Applying Six Thinking Hats for Strategic Decisions in UK Business

This presentation explores the application of the Six Thinking Hats technique within a UK-based property development organization, L&UK, in the context of post-Brexit and post-pandemic economic conditions. The presentation emphasizes the importance of creating a safe environment for diverse thinking during decision-making processes. It details each of the six thinking hats—White, Yellow, Black, Red, Blue, and Green—and their respective roles in exploring different perspectives. The presentation also discusses the benefits of using this technique, such as expressing thoughts without risk, considering multiple viewpoints, and enhancing focus, as well as the drawbacks, including initial resistance and time constraints. The conclusion reinforces the significance of effective decision-making skills and summarizes the analysis of each hat, along with the experienced advantages and disadvantages within the organization, supported by relevant references.

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Table of Contents
 Introduction
 Six thinking hats technique
 Benefits of technique
 Drawbacks of the techniques
 Conclusion
 References

Introduction
 The economy of UK has been performing well after
Brexit as well as pandemic.
 The presentation focuses upon the investment
decisions regarding the construction of new office of
L&UK.
 L&UK is a UK based property development
organisation that deals in buying, selling and renting
the properties.

 The concept of six thinking hats is basically
about ensuring the a safe and secure
environment for everyone during a decision
making process.
 It facilitates sharing of a positive as
negative thoughts along with various
emotions.
6 Thinking hats techniques

Each hat helps in exploring the diverse styles of
thinking turn wise and the concept has been
discussed below.
 White Thinking hat
 Yellow Thinking hat
 Black Thinking hat
 Red Thinking hat
 Blue Thinking hat
 Green Thinking hat
6 Thinking hats techniques

 Helps in expressing the thinking without
risk factors
 Looking at the issue through various
perspectives
 Switching thinking styles
 Following rules for making right
decisions
 Boosts focus
Benefits of the 6 thinking hats
experienced at the organisation

 Initial Resistance
 Time Constraint
Drawbacks of the 6 thinking hats
experienced at the organisation

 It can be concluded from the study that decision making skills are very
crucial in an organisation.
 The presentation has analysed six thinking hats that are, Black, Yellow,
White, Red, Blue and Green thinking hat along with benefits and drawbacks
faced by the organisation.
Conclusion

 Aithal, P.S. and Kumar, P.M., 2017. Ideal analysis for decision making
in critical situations through six thinking hats method. International
Journal of Applied Engineering and Management Letters (IJAEML),
1(2), pp.1-9.
 Göçmen, Ö. and Coşkun, H., 2019. The effects of the six thinking hats
and speed on creativity in brainstorming. Thinking Skills and
Creativity, 31, pp.284-295.
 Al Jarrah, H.Y., 2019. Six thinking hats: An analysis of the skill level
of Jordanian vocational education teachers and the extent of skill
application. Space and Culture, India, 7(1), pp.170-185.
References

 Introduction
 Six thinking hats technique
 Benefits of technique
 Drawbacks of the techniques
 Conclusion
 References
Introduction