In this epsidoe, hosts Dennis Collins and Leah Bumphrey explore the world of effective group decision making and share their experiences with Edward de Bono's game-changing Six Thinking Hats approach. They discuss how this innovative lateral thinking technique can revolutionize meetings and help individuals and teams make higher quality decisions by encouraging diverse perspectives and structured thinking.

The Six Thinking Hats method assigns a specific color to each mode of thinking: white for facts, red for emotions, black for caution, yellow for optimism, green for creativity, and blue for organization. By applying this technique in meetings, everyone is encouraged to contribute, and all viewpoints are considered, fostering a more collaborative and productive decision-making process.

Dennis and Leah share valuable insights from their mentor, Jack Lanham, a master at helping people become more productive, efficient, and effective. They emphasize the importance of incorporating emotion in decision making and how the Six Thinking Hats approach allows for this in a structured manner.

The hosts also discuss their experiences with unproductive meetings, where a few loud voices dominate the decision-making process, and how the Six Thinking Hats method can help overcome this challenge. They highlight the unique challenges faced in the radio industry, where balancing the needs of listeners and advertisers can lead to conflicts between the programming and sales departments.

Whether you're a business owner, team leader, or simply looking to improve your decision-making skills, this vodcast offers valuable insights and practical advice. Discover how to unlock the power of lateral thinking and transform the way you approach problem-solving with the Six Thinking Hats method.

Notable quotes:

"If you don't use emotion, you don't make good decisions." (Dennis Collins)

"By forcing the issue, it's a comfort zone thing too, for everyone to participate." (Leah Bumphrey)

Tune in to learn more about the Six Thinking Hats technique and how it can help you make better decisions in your business and personal life