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The Opposable Mind: How Successful Leaders Win Through Integrative Thinking,Used
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If you want to be as successful as Jack Welch, Larry Bossidy, or Michael Dell, read their autobiographical advice books, right? Wrong, says Roger Martin in The Opposable Mind. Though following best practice can help in some ways, it also poses a danger: By emulating what a great leader did in a particular situation, you'll likely be terribly disappointed with your own results. Why? Your situation is different.Instead of focusing on what exceptional leaders do, we need to understand and emulate how they think. Successful businesspeople engage in what Martin calls integrative thinking creatively resolving the tension in opposing models by forming entirely new and superior ones. Drawing on stories of leaders as diverse as AG Lafley of Procter & Gamble, Meg Whitman of eBay, Victoria Hale of the Institute for One World Health, and Nandan Nilekani of Infosys, Martin shows how integrative thinkers are relentlessly diagnosing and synthesizing by asking probing questions including: What are the causal relationships at work here? and What are the implied tradeoffs?Martin also presents a model for strengthening your integrative thinking skills by drawing on different kinds of knowledge including conceptual and experiential knowledge.Integrative thinking can be learned, and The Opposable Mind helps you master this vital skill.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main premise of 'The Opposable Mind'? A: 'The Opposable Mind' by Roger Martin argues that successful leaders should focus on how they think rather than just emulating their actions. The book emphasizes integrative thinking, which involves creatively resolving tensions between opposing models to form superior solutions.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Opposable Mind'? A: The author of 'The Opposable Mind' is Roger L. Martin, a renowned business thinker and former dean of the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto.
- Q: What are the key skills discussed in the book? A: The book discusses integrative thinking skills, which include diagnosing and synthesizing information, asking probing questions, and utilizing various types of knowledge, such as conceptual and experiential.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Opposable Mind' have? A: 'The Opposable Mind' contains 224 pages, providing a thorough exploration of integrative thinking and its application in leadership.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Opposable Mind'? A: 'The Opposable Mind' was published on July 13, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding is used for this book? A: 'The Opposable Mind' is available in paperback binding, making it a lightweight and portable option for readers.
- Q: Is the book suitable for new leaders? A: Yes, 'The Opposable Mind' is suitable for both new and experienced leaders who want to enhance their decision-making skills and learn how to think integratively.
- Q: Are there any examples of leaders discussed in the book? A: Yes, Roger Martin includes stories and insights from various leaders such as AG Lafley, Meg Whitman, and Nandan Nilekani to illustrate the principles of integrative thinking.
- Q: Can integrative thinking be learned? A: Yes, according to Roger Martin, integrative thinking is a skill that can be developed through practice and by engaging with different types of knowledge.
- Q: What category does 'The Opposable Mind' fall under? A: 'The Opposable Mind' is categorized under Motivation & Self-Improvement, focusing on enhancing leadership and critical thinking skills.