Applying Six Thinking Hats Theory to Revitalize a Christian Nonprofit.
Do Christian Non Profits need to be revitalized?
Of course, why not? They need to be good stewards of God’s funds that people have supplied!
Summary of “Six Thinking Hats”
“Six Thinking Hats” by Edward de Bono presents a structured approach to group thinking and problem-solving. The method divides thinking into six distinct modes, represented by colored hats: White (facts and information), Red (emotions and intuition), Black (critical judgment), Yellow (optimism and benefits), Green (creativity and new ideas), and Blue (process control). By having team members consciously adopt each hat, groups can explore issues from multiple perspectives, reduce conflict, and make more balanced decisions.
Why use it? And how
To help a Christian nonprofit use the Six Thinking Hats as a framework for strategic planning meetings. Start with the White Hat to review financial data and operational facts, then the Red Hat to acknowledge feelings of loss and hope. Apply the Black Hat to identify risks and reasons for past failures, and the Yellow Hat to focus on opportunities, strengths, and positive outcomes. Use the Green Hat to brainstorm creative ways to rebuild, such as new fundraising strategies or community partnerships. Finally, the Blue Hat guides the process, sets agendas, and ensures balanced participation. This method fosters unity, transparency, and innovation, helping rebuild trust and chart a path toward renewal.
Let’s start a discussion!
Starter question. Sometimes a great non profit deviates from their Vision and Mission and or makes mistakes along the way with no accountability. What started out good, with a vision and passionate leaders and then deviates from their mission or changes their mission.
Who has used it and with what results.
What is the secret of success with using Six Thinking Hats as a framework for a Vision meeting and or a Vision Casting Retreat?
Update on Vision and Mission
Thinking back on an old book I read: Good to Great in the Social Sector. By Tim Collins.
Getting the right people on the bus, in the right seats and going in the right direction! Oh. and getting the wrong people off the bus.
