The Blue hat wants all to come to a decision
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The blue hat gets everyone negotiating One hat may argue each point with the other hats |
Arguments become exhausted Arguments assessed and evaluated Decision is made |
Decisions have consequences: Organisation The public outside |
Research Marketing Public relations Interest groups (eg motiring lobby) and political process |
Hats to return to assess and evaluate the outcome of the decision White hat promises more data Red hat refers to press and media coverage Yellow hat looks to see a reduction in incidents Black hat expects much is to be lost Green hat considers that options may need opening out again |