A companion to Six Thinking Hats, this book classifies organizational activities into six categories, each symbolized by a pair of shoes:
- Navy Formal Shoes: routines and procedures
- Gray Sneakers: information gathering, research
- Brown Brogues: hard work, pragmatic action
- Orange Gumboots: emergency actions where safety is prime concern
- Pink Slippers: compassion, sensitivity to human needs
- Purple Riding Boots: official authority
This framework enables managers to separate action from personality and select the appropriate approach for different situations.