#68 - How to Unlock Insights: Harnessing the Power of Six Thinking Hats for Analysts
Lisema Matsietsi CDFA, PD(SA), M.Inst.D, MCom
Professional Board Member || Author || IT Business Strategy || Founder & Managing Director: Being An Analyst || Chartered Development Finance Analyst ||
Words of Gratitude
Editors Note by Lisema Matsietsi
I hope everyone had a chance to reflect on the Easter holiday. Reflection allows us to think about our next steps in a strategic way, like a chess grandmaster. If you struggle with thinking about different options, you're in luck because there's a method called Six Thinking Hats. Developed by Edward de Bono, this approach provides a structured way to explore different perspectives systematically. For us as analysts helping executives make decisions, mastering this tool can be a game-changer. Although some people may find it uncomfortable or unnatural at first, the Six Thinking Hats method offers a structured approach to thinking. We hope you enjoy this edition as much as we enjoyed putting it together for you. Let's meet again next Monday. Stay blessed.
Many of us have been tasked to deliver insights for decision-making in executive committee (Exco)meetings. By so doing, we have realised that understanding the multifaceted nature of choices is paramount. Why? The ability to perceive an issue through various lenses not only enriches our analysis but also enhances the quality of decisions made. It is for this reason that we must explore frameworks and methodologies to assist us. Enter the Six Thinking Hats, a method devised by Edward de Bono, offering a structured approach to explore different perspectives systematically. For us as analysts aiding executives in decision-making processes, mastering this tool can be a game-changer... Read More
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