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'''Integrative thinking''' is a "[[Decision making|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."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+integrative+thinking&oq=what+is+integrat&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBwgBEAAYgAQyCggCEAAYsQMYgAQyBggDEEUYOTIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINTMwN2owajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 What is integrative thinking?]</ref>
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'''Integrative thinking''' is a "[[Decision making|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 [[Innovation|innovative]] outcome."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+integrative+thinking&oq=what+is+integrat&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyDQgAEAAYkQIYgAQYigUyBwgBEAAYgAQyCggCEAAYsQMYgAQyBggDEEUYOTIHCAQQABiABDIHCAUQABiABDIHCAYQABiABDIHCAcQABiABDIHCAgQABiABDIGCAkQLhhA0gEINTMwN2owajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 What is integrative thinking?]</ref>
"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|problem-solving]] and [[innovation]], encouraging [[Openness|open-mindedness]] and [[collaboration]].<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=integrative+thinking+models&oq=integrative+thinking+models&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIICAEQABgWGB4yCAgCEAAYFhgeMg0IAxAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBBAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMg0IBRAAGIYDGIAEGIoFMgoIBhAAGIAEGKIEMgYIBxAuGEDSAQkyMTg2MmowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Integrative thinking models]</ref>
The Rotman School of Management notes concerning integrative thinking:
{{Cquote|...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.<ref>[http://www.rotman.utoronto.ca/integrativethinking/definition.htm Integrative thinking], Rotman School of Management</ref>}}
== 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 [[Creativity|creative]] resolution that incorporates the best of both. Key concepts include holism, contextual understanding, [[interdisciplinary thinking]], and creativity."<ref>[https://www.google.com/search?q=Integrative+thinking+related+concepts&oq=Integrative+thinking+related+concepts&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQLhhA0gEINTcyNWowajGoAgCwAgA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8 Integrative thinking related concepts]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zwCSHs7OOxI Integrative thinking | Choice making in an era of paradoxes | Roger Martin], Video</ref>
== Integrative thinking and Graham Douglas ==
Graham Douglas was the originator of the integrative thinking concept.
Articles related to Graham Douglass and integrative thinking:
*[https://innovationmanagement.se/wp-content/uploads/pdf/Innovative_Training_in_Thinking.pdf Innovative training in thinking] by Graham Douglas (Discusses integrative thinking)
*[https://community.mis.temple.edu/mis4596sec003sp2015/2015/04/23/integrative-thinking/ 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 Futur''e. 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 ==
*[[Problem solving]]
*[[Rational thinking]]
*[[Integrated apologetics]] (A type of [[Christian apologetics]])
*[[Integrative medicine]]
== External links ==
== External links ==
*[https://handwiki.org/wiki/Integrative_thinking Integrative thinking], Handwiki
*[https://cgj.hkcgi.org.hk/integrative-thinking#:~:text=Enhanced%20creativity.%20Integrative%20thinking%20encourages%20looking%20beyond,that%20wouldn't%20emerge%20from%20traditional%20linear%20thinking. Integrative thinking], Chartered Governance, Hong Kong
*[https://thedailycoach.substack.com/p/the-4-steps-of-integrative-thinking The 4 Steps of Integrative Thinking]
*[https://thedailycoach.substack.com/p/the-4-steps-of-integrative-thinking The 4 Steps of Integrative Thinking]
*[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/social-sciences-and-humanities/integrative-thinking#:~:text=The%20integrative%20thinking%20process%20typically,incorporate%20insights%20from%20various%20perspectives. Integrative thinking], EBSCO
*[https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/social-sciences-and-humanities/integrative-thinking#:~:text=The%20integrative%20thinking%20process%20typically,incorporate%20insights%20from%20various%20perspectives. Integrative thinking], EBSCO
*[https://fourweekmba.com/integrative-thinking/ Integrative thinking], FourWeekMBA.com
*[http://www-2.rotman.utoronto.ca/rogermartin/the%20art%20of%20integrative%20thinking.pdf The Art of Integrative Thinking], University of Toronto
*[https://www.lexicoconsulting.com/rethinking-the-rulebook-with-integrative-thinking/ Rethinking the Rulebook with Integrative Thinking], Lexington Consulting
*[https://www.lexicoconsulting.com/rethinking-the-rulebook-with-integrative-thinking/ Rethinking the Rulebook with Integrative Thinking], Lexington Consulting
*[https://www.bpminstitute.org/resources/articles/integrative-thinking-path-instrumented-business-agility/#:~:text=Roger%20Martin%20describes%20such%20as,Fourth%2C%20achieve%20resolution. Integrative Thinking: A Path to Instrumented Business Agility], BPM Institute
*[https://www.bpminstitute.org/resources/articles/integrative-thinking-path-instrumented-business-agility/#:~:text=Roger%20Martin%20describes%20such%20as,Fourth%2C%20achieve%20resolution. Integrative Thinking: A Path to Instrumented Business Agility], BPM Institute
*[https://www.kornferry.com/insights/featured-topics/leadership/integrative-thinking-step-away-from-the-vantage-point Integrative thinking: Step away from the vantage point], Korn Ferry
*[https://www.kornferry.com/insights/featured-topics/leadership/integrative-thinking-step-away-from-the-vantage-point Integrative thinking: Step away from the vantage point], Korn Ferry
*[https://thedailycoach.substack.com/p/the-4-steps-of-integrative-thinking The 4 Steps of Integrative Thinking]
*[https://thedailycoach.substack.com/p/the-4-steps-of-integrative-thinking The 4 Steps of Integrative Thinking]
*[https://medium.com/10x-curiosity/integrative-thinking-problem-solving-process-roger-martin-f3857d65442f Integrative Thinking Problem Solving Process]
*[https://www.advantexe.com/blog/defining-integrative-thinking Defining Integrative Thinking]
*[https://yandex.com/search?text=integrative+thinking+&lr=202 Integrative thinking], [[Yandex]], AI
*[https://chatgpt.com/share/689fdce6-b950-8003-980a-ea9aa3aa51ab What is integrative thinking?], AI
*[https://chatgpt.com/share/689fdd4c-18c0-8003-a95c-4de9e27f1e76 How does one engage in integrative thinking?], AI
Videos:
*[https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLbjmSS6LZDGreDxi-A-_3QQbRkh-EK-i8 Integrative thinking - Video playlist], Video playlist
*[https://efficiencyandmanagement.blogspot.com/2025/08/integrative-thinking-jennifer-riel-at.html Integrative thinking: Jennifer Riel at UTS Business School]
==References==
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