“Fast, complex, collaborative but more time spent debating than deciding”. That’s how one leader described their business to me. And they’re far from alone.
Unstructured thinking is frustrating and costly. Time is wasted, good ideas get lost and decisions often lack confidence.
At Indigo, we’ve relied on Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats® for years. It’s a simple, practical framework that transforms how teams think, meet and make decisions. Turning chaos into clarity.
Why teams get stuck
Hybrid teams. Cross-functional projects. Tight deadlines… these forces create predictable problems:
- Dominant voices hijack discussions.
- Debates go in circles with no conclusion.
- Critique turns into conflict.
- Key perspectives get ignored.
The result: Frustration, wasted time and decisions that lack confidence.
Six Thinking Hats®: Think smarter, together
Instead of arguing for or against ideas, everyone ‘puts on a hat’ to focus thinking in a specific direction:
- White Hat: Facts and data.
- Red Hat: Feelings and intuition.
- Black Hat: Risks and caution.
- Yellow Hat: Benefits and value.
- Green Hat: Creativity and alternatives.
- Blue Hat: Process and control.
The outcome: structured, inclusive and results-driven meetings.
What your team gains
- Faster, clearer decisions – cut through noise and move forward.
- More productive meetings – focus, reduce repetition, save time.
- Aligned thinking across teams – everyone on the same page.
- Stronger, fully developed ideas – balance creativity and evaluation.
- Less conflict, more collaboration – challenge ideas, not people.
- Balanced participation – hear every voice, not just the loudest.
- Confidence in every decision – no second-guessing.
- Clear structure for complex problems – simplify and act faster.
- Better risk awareness – spot issues early.
- A repeatable thinking framework – use anytime, anywhere.
Why it matters today
- Hybrid work = more misalignment.
- Fast-changing markets = decisions must be confident.
- Innovation + operational excellence must coexist.
- Psychological safety = strategic priority.
Six Thinking Hats® gives your teams clarity, speed and confidence when it matters most. Download ‘The Power of Six Thinking Hats®‘ guide.
Transform your team’s thinking
Stop wasting time in endless debates, give your team Six Thinking Hats® and unlock clarity, faster decisions and confident action.
Book your workshop today
We’re the official UK distributor for the de Bono suite of thinking and creativity workshops in the UK:
- Training individuals – public workshops in the UK and online. See dates and book.
- Training teams – in-house training. Enquire here.
- Training your trainers – Enquire here.
