Integrative thinking

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The human brain is the most complex physical entity in the universe.[1]

Integrative thinking is a "decision-making approach where opposing ideas or perspectives are not seen as mutually exclusive, but rather as opportunities to create a superior, novel solution that incorporates elements from both. It's about moving beyond "either/or" choices and finding a way to synthesize conflicting viewpoints into a more comprehensive and innovative outcome."[2]

"Integrative thinking, popularized by Roger Martin, is a method for creatively resolving tensions between opposing ideas to generate a superior new model. It involves understanding the core elements of each model and synthesizing them into something new and better, rather than choosing one over the other. This approach is valuable for complex problem-solving and innovation, encouraging open-mindedness and collaboration.[3]

The Rotman School of Management notes concerning integrative thinking:

“ ...the ability to constructively face the tensions of opposing models, and instead of choosing one at the expense of the other, generating a creative resolution of the tension in the form of a new model that contains elements of the individual models, but is superior to each...

Integrative thinkers build models rather than choose between them. Their models include consideration of numerous variables — customers, employees, competitors, capabilities, cost structures, industry evolution, and regulatory environment — not just a subset of the above. Their models capture the complicated, multi-faceted, and multidirectional causal relationships between the key variables in any problem. Integrative thinkers consider the problem as a whole, rather than breaking it down and farming out the parts. Finally, they creatively resolve tensions without making costly trade-offs, turning challenges into opportunities.[4]

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Integrative thinking and opposite ideas

See also: Interdisciplinary thinking and Creativity

In some cases, integrative thinking "involves synthesizing opposing ideas to generate innovative solutions. It moves beyond choosing between two conflicting options, instead seeking a creative resolution that incorporates the best of both. Key concepts include holism, contextual understanding, interdisciplinary thinking, and creativity."[5][6]

Integrative thinking and Graham Douglas

Graham Douglas was the originator of the integrative thinking concept.

Articles related to Graham Douglass and integrative thinking:

Books

  • The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking by Roger L. Martin. Harvard Business Review Press. October 29, 2007
  • Creating Great Choices: A Leader's Guide to Integrative Thinking by Jennifer Riel and Roger L. Martin. Harvard Business Review Press. September 19, 2017
  • The Future of the MBA: Designing the Thinker of the Future. M.C. Moldoveanu and R.L Martin. London: Oxford University Press. 2008
  • Integrative thinking A Complete Guide by Gerardus Blokdyk. 5STARCooks. June 6, 2022

See also

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References

  1. ↑ The Human Body: God's Masterpiece
  2. ↑ What is integrative thinking?
  3. ↑ Integrative thinking models
  4. ↑ Integrative thinking, Rotman School of Management
  5. ↑ Integrative thinking related concepts
  6. ↑ Integrative thinking | Choice making in an era of paradoxes | Roger Martin, Video
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