The Opposable Mind
A book that lays the foundation for the concept of integrative thinking.
Author(s): Roger L. Martin
Publisher: Harvard Business School Press
Date of publication: 2007
Manageris opinion
In this seminal work, Roger Martin introduces the concept of integrative thinking. According to him, it is the decision-making approach of great leaders that determines the quality of their decisions. Building on many examples, he highlights what makes these leaders unique: when confronted with two opposing, apparently irreconcilable ideas, they are able to look past the contradiction to imagine more innovative and advantageous solutions. Roger Martin deciphers the thinking mechanisms that spontaneously divert us from the integrative approach. He also delivers the keys to overcome these reflexes and work on integrative thinking skills until they become natural. Easy to read, this work is a classic in creative thinking.
