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Comment on Integrative Thinking Beyond The Opposable Mind by Graham Douglas

Graham Douglas — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 22:14:12 +0000

Beth,
My definition of Integrative Thinking is as follows:-

“Integrative Thinking is the process of integrating intuition, reason and imagination in a human mind with a view to developing a holistic continuum of strategy, tactics, action, review and evaluation for addressing a problem in any field. A problem may be defined as the difference between what one has and what one wants.

Integrative Thinking may be learned by applying the SOARA (Satisfying, Optimum, Achievable Results Ahead) Process of Integrative Thinking to any problem with which the learner is dealing. The Process is explained at http://www.integrative-thinking.com .

The SOARA Process of Integrative Thinking employs a comprehensive and easily remembered set of triggers of internal and external knowledge. This facilitates the making of connections between what may have been regarded as unrelated parts of a problem. Thus, in contrast to critical thinking, Integrative Thinking is a process of habitually and almost automatically making connections to create a whole new picture rather than habitually and almost automatically breaking down an old picture into its parts.”

Comment on A Framework for Taking Action on Complex Problems by Jason Crowe

Jason Crowe — Tue, 17 May 2011 15:07:10 +0000

Great post Beth, I am excited to see where it leads you.

Comment on A Framework for Taking Action on Complex Problems by Beth Robinson

Beth Robinson — Thu, 12 May 2011 01:00:01 +0000

Thanks for commenting. It felt so good to actually write this instead of feeling like I was creating the same scribbled notes for the umpteenth time. And it’s helping me generate new post ideas more easily, too. P.S. Elizabeth is my full name…

Comment on A Framework for Taking Action on Complex Problems by Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Wed, 11 May 2011 22:58:05 +0000

Er, Beth.

Comment on A Framework for Taking Action on Complex Problems by Mark Dykeman

Mark Dykeman — Wed, 11 May 2011 22:57:48 +0000

Glad to see this revitalizing new step, Elizabeth! Fully agree with the importance of mental models.

Comment on On First Reading The Fifth Discipline by Peter Senge by Michael D. Massie

Michael D. Massie — Sun, 20 Feb 2011 07:26:08 +0000

My basic reaction, too would be a 'wow' to these disciplines mentioned. Truly, martial art is more on personal mastery, role models and thinking. With these few disciplines in mind, you'll have success in learning it by heart.

Small Dojo Big Profits

Comment on Book Review: Borrowing Brilliance by David Murray by Bookworm

Bookworm — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 02:19:49 +0000

Hi
I am currently reading this book and enjoying every word. Are you able to recommend other books that challenges the way people think?
Cheers

Comment on Build a Foundation for Innovation with Problem Definitions by ขายส่งผ้าปูที่นอน

ขายส่งผ้าปูที่นอน — Sun, 16 Jan 2011 17:18:24 +0000

I find that many times when I've found a solution to a unique problem, I have created another problem, which needs to be solved all over again, until the best solution comes up, usually through sudden intuition or ideas. I feel that most of my actions come from my ideas that are inspired somehow, not through brainstorming with people, is this normal? I am a Thai working in Bangkok trying to find business solutions to companies.

Comment on Book Review: The Opposable Mind by Roger Martin by Royal Takeaway Clayton

Royal Takeaway Clayton — Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:25:12 +0000

Royal Takeaway Clayton

I have been reading your articles during my lunch break, and I have to admit the whole article has been very valuable and very well written.I also found a lot of stuff in your pages especially it’s discussion.I think I will come back soon.

Comment on Hand Waving Not Just Empty Space by Beth Robinson

Beth Robinson — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 11:56:14 +0000

Thanks for adding your experience, Christy.