This week in our workshop we went over peer analysis, the ‘Coloured Hats’ system. While im still pretty confused on what they actually mean i see why using this system can be useful. It directs clear thinking attention in one direction at a time, help avoid jargon as someone backtracks a possible negative criticism. It allows for equal talk all aspects of someones work. Primarily each seperate Hat specialises in management, information, emotion, discernment, optimistic response and creativity.

At one point i had the ‘green hat’ on. The ‘creative hat’ is meant to generate ideas on how the ‘thing’ can be better and solve a solution to the previously said discernments. I ended up critiquing the video and had to backtrack quickly to avoid an argument.

While i see the Hat system has merit i don’t like it. Its just too ‘robotic’ and considerate. I think conversation shouldn’t be formalised.