Discussion+Protocols

__**Thinking Hats:**__ //Neutrality (Blue):// Asks Clarifying Questions. Given the available information, what are the facts?

//Feeling (Red):// Provides an empathetic response to the respondent by agreeing or disagreeing and elaborating why.

//Negative judgment (Black):// Seeks a different lens, an alternative lens, or potential barriers to the discussion points.

//Positive Judgment (Purple):// Seeks harmony in the discussion by identifying benefits and connections to other concepts.

//Creative thinking (Green):// Keeps the conversation going through statements of provocation and investigation.

//The Big Picture (Yellow):// Often used by the discussion facilitator, who sets the objectives, keeps the group on task, and sets new objectives.