Six Thinking Hats Example Scenarios Ppt Jun 2026

By using these in your PPT , you transform Edward de Bono’s theory from a book summary into a live, interactive decision-making engine. Your team will stop arguing and start thinking—one color at a time.

| Pitfall | Fix in your PPT slide | | :--- | :--- | | (emotional arguments resurface) | Add a “Timer” animation on each slide. When the timer ends, you must move on. | | The Black Hat dominates (negativity bias) | Force a 2:1 ratio. Show 2 minutes of Yellow Hat for every 1 minute of Black Hat. | | No conclusion (endless debate) | The final Blue Hat slide must have a structured output : a vote, a ranked list, or a specific action item. |

Focuses on possibilities, alternatives, and new ideas. It is the hat of "lateral thinking." six thinking hats example scenarios ppt

Slide focus: Emotions without justification.

Slide 3: Scenario 1 - Launching a New Product By using these in your PPT , you

Focuses on managing the thinking process. It is used for summaries, conclusions, and setting the agenda. Example Scenario: Implementing a Remote Work Policy

– A visual breakdown of each hat color and its meaning. When the timer ends, you must move on

"I’m worried our company culture will fade if we never meet in person. I feel much less stressed without the commute, though."

Slide 2: What are the Six Thinking Hats?