It means that when faced with conflicting or even opposing modes, we can not simply choose, but can think constructively and creatively solve the conflicts between them to form a new mode, which contains some elements of the existing mode, but is superior to the existing mode.
Integrated thinking is an innovative idea first put forward by Professor Roger. Martin, Dean of rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. This idea is based on Professor Martin's 17 business consulting experience and his reflection on his study experience at Harvard Business School.
Brief introduction of the author
Roger martin, a best-selling author, dean of rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, was the head of MonitorCompany, a global strategic consulting firm located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. His articles are often published in Harvard Business Review and Financial Times. He is also a columnist for the online edition of Business Week.
Extended knowledge
He believes that the key to a leader's success is to integrate thinking, that is, to be able to deal with two opposing views at the same time in his mind and come up with a solution that combines the advantages of both sides. Professor Martin introduced many famous successful entrepreneurs, such as Procter & Gamble (P & amp； G) CEO. Attorney General Lafley conducted hundreds of hours of video interviews to further verify his point of view.
Integrated thinking is the magic weapon to win, but integrated thinking is not just the talent of a few people. As long as people consciously train their problem-solving ability and develop positive thinking habits, anyone can master this method through learning and finally strengthen their integrated thinking ability.
At present, the introduction of integrated thinking theory is rare, and the academic understanding of its educational significance and value is still unclear. This paper expounds the theoretical connotation of integrated thinking, compares the relationship between integrated thinking and traditional thinking, and focuses on the practical significance and value embodiment of integrated thinking to higher education, hoping to contribute to the theoretical dissemination of integrated thinking.
Roger martin not only tells us what successful leaders think, but also tells us what they think, which is more important and interesting. Integrated thinking is full of wisdom, and the floor is paved.
-Malcolm, author of Decision 2 Seconds and Detonation Trend? Gladwell
Roger? Martin's practical course tells how to create an integrated model in the face of difficulties. In the dialogue with many business leaders, generate has a brilliant ideological spark, which is very suitable for people who are willing to exercise their mental health and sharpen their ideological edge.
-Infosys Technology Co., Ltd. * * * Nandan, co-chairman of Forbes in 2006 and an Asian economic figure? Nilekani
Integrated thinking is the key and timely guidance in the field of leaders' thinking and action. At Procter & Gamble, we have begun to try to train managers according to the integrated thinking skills summarized in the book.