Debriefing and Reflection questions

  1. On thinking itself
  • Which hat did you find easiest to think with?
  • Which hat did you find most difficult? Why?
  • Did you think or say something you wouldn’t normally do?
  • Which hat helped you come up with a new idea?
  1. About the process
  • How did you feel about thinking step by step?
  • What happened when we started thinking with a different hat?
  • Did we get a good look at all sides of the problem?
  • What was the difference between creative thinking and critical thinking?
  1. About empathy and collaboration
  • What did your group do well while thinking?
  • Did you listen to each other well?
  • Who helped you to think further?
  • What would you do differently in the group next time?
  1. About learning and growth
  • What did you learn about yourself as a thinker?
  • Is there anything you understand better now than before?
  • How can you use this thinking in other situations?