The Opposable Mind

In this book, Roger Martin introduces the concept of integrative thinking, which involves holding two opposing ideas in constructive tension to generate new and superior solutions.

Martin argues that this skill is not innate but can be developed through a combination of stance, tools, and experience.

The book uses stories of diverse leaders such as A.G.

Lafley of Procter & Gamble, Bob Young of Red Hat Software, and Victoria Hale of the Institute for OneWorld Health to illustrate how integrative thinking can be applied in real-world scenarios.

Martin provides a framework for strengthening integrative thinking skills, emphasizing the importance of diagnosing and synthesizing complex problems and avoiding trade-offs.