six thinking hats technique

Description

Unlock dynamic group problem-solving with this Six Thinking Hats diagram template, designed for PowerPoint & Google Slides. This two-slide pack introduces Edward de Bono’s renowned six thinking hats methodology in a visually engaging, easy-to-follow format. The first slide presents a circular hat arrangement around a central illustration, with each colored hat—yellow (optimistic insight), black (critical judgment), green (creative ideation), blue (process control), red (emotional expression), and white (data focus)—paired with succinct definitions and callouts. The second slide organizes six matching characters with color-coded hats and ties into paired text blocks, offering a clean, balanced layout for detailed exploration of each hat’s role.

All elements are editable vector shapes, enabling seamless customization of colors, text, icons, and layouts. Master-slide-driven placeholders allow you to swap hat visuals, adjust copy, or rebrand the diagram in seconds. The minimalist design, crisp typography, and consistent color scheme promote clarity while emphasizing each thinking mode. Whether facilitating team workshops, strategy sessions, or creative brainstorming, this template helps participants adopt distinct perspectives, challenge assumptions, and manage decision-making processes effectively.

Optimized for both PowerPoint and Google Slides, the template preserves full-resolution quality across devices, avoids formatting inconsistencies, and simplifies version control. The intuitive structure reduces preparation time, so you can focus on guiding discussions rather than crafting visuals from scratch. With prebuilt examples and adaptable layouts, you can illustrate complex cognitive frameworks, compare divergent viewpoints, or summarize group consensus with maximum impact. Integrate this Six Thinking Hats diagram into training modules, stakeholder presentations, design sprints, or academic lectures to foster balanced analysis, drive innovation, and align team thinking.

Who is it for

Facilitators, team leaders, project managers, consultants, and trainers seeking a structured visual framework to guide collaborative thinking and decision-making sessions.

Other Uses

Repurpose for workshop agendas, design thinking sprints, leadership retreats, academic lectures on creative processes, or stakeholder alignment meetings.