White — Facts & evidence
Not recorded
One idea. Six perspectives.
Free Six Thinking Hats-Style Idea Evaluator
This Six Thinking Hats-style worksheet helps you examine an idea through facts, feelings, risks, benefits, alternatives and next steps. Follow the prompts, optionally time each perspective, and keep a summary of your own decision.
Inspired by Edward de Bono’s method. Independent worksheet; no affiliation with the de Bono Group. Read about the original method.
Work alone, or have everyone explore the same perspective together. This order is a starting point; revisit any perspective.
Facts & evidence
What do you know, what is only an assumption, and what evidence is missing?
Example: We interviewed 12 repair-shop owners. Seven mentioned booking delays. We have not tested willingness to pay.
0/350 characters. Keep the summary focused; copy it before leaving.
Optional focus timer
2:00
Selecting a perspective resets the timer. Time is a guide, not a deadline; your notes stay intact.
Choose your next move
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Untitled idea
Red — Feelings
Not recorded
Black — Risks & cautions
Not recorded
Yellow — Benefits
Not recorded
Green — Alternatives
Not recorded
Blue — Process & next steps
Not recorded
Decision: Undecided
Why: Not recorded
Next action: Not recorded
Your judgment, not an automated recommendation. Independent worksheet inspired by Edward de Bono’s method. ideascore.co/tools/six-thinking-hats
Your entries stay in this tab’s memory and are not submitted to Idea Score. Reloading or closing the tab clears them. Copy or print anything you want to keep. To use these notes in an Idea Score report, copy the summary and paste it into your idea brief.
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How to use the worksheet
1. Name one idea
Describe the idea or decision clearly so every perspective addresses the same question.
2. Explore all six perspectives
Use the prompts to record evidence, feelings, cautions, benefits, alternatives and process notes. The timer is optional.
3. Choose a next move
Decide whether to go, pivot, drop or keep investigating. Record your reasoning and a next action with an owner and date.
4. Keep the summary
Copy your notes or print and save a PDF before closing the tab. Paste the summary into an Idea Score brief if you want to take it further.
Frequently asked questions
What are the six thinking hats?
Edward de Bono's method separates thinking into six perspectives: white for information, red for feelings, black for caution, yellow for benefits, green for alternatives and blue for managing the thinking process. These are modes to explore, not personality labels.
How do I use this worksheet with a team?
Name one idea and have everyone explore the same perspective together before moving on. Record facts separately from assumptions, give feelings room without demanding proof, and finish with an owner and date for the next action. The order here is a starting point, not a required sequence.
Does it score my idea or tell me to go ahead?
No. You choose Go, Pivot, Drop or Undecided and record your reasons. This worksheet organizes your thinking; it does not validate demand, verify claims or replace customer research.
Can I save or print the summary?
Yes. Copy summary exports plain text, and Print / Save PDF opens your browser's print dialog. Choose Save as PDF if available. Entries stay in tab memory and disappear on reload or close, so export before leaving.
Is this an official Six Thinking Hats product?
No. This is an independent Idea Score worksheet inspired by Edward de Bono's method. Six Thinking Hats is a registered trademark of the de Bono Group. Idea Score is not affiliated with, endorsed by or certified by the de Bono Group.
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