Scientrix & Integrative thinking

Integrative Thinking

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What is Integra-ve Thinking?

Integra*ve thinking is a discipline and methodology for solving complex or wicked problems. The theory was originated by Dr. Roger Mar*n, Dean of the Rotman Business School in Toronto.

Salience

Causality

Architecture

Resolu*on

• More futures of the problem considered salient

• Mul--‐direc-onal and non –linear causality considered

• Whole visualized while working on individual part

• Search for crea-ve resolu-on of tension

Why is a new way of thinking required?

“Crea*vity is the most important leadership quality according to CEO’s” “Today’s complexity is only expected to rise and more than half of CEO”s doubt their ability to manage it” “ B eL e r p e r f o rme r s m a n a g e complexity on behalf of their organiza*ons, customers and partners”.

Source: IBM, Global CEO Survey 2010

Are there models to support Integra-ve Thinking?

In the conven*onal methods and techno log ies , p rob lems are analyzed and simplis*c ideas and solu*on are “chucked” into project plans with many independent parts that are poorly coordinated. The ques*on is: Are there methods and tools available to help people master integra*ve thinking and reduce the ever increasing work c omp l e x i t y c omb ined w i t h compressing of *meframes?

(Tom Debevoise, author of Business Process Management”)

(hEp.//issuu.com/humanIfic/docs/humanIficthinkingmadevisible.)

Complex Problems

Mul-ple Discipline

Simple Problems

Single Discipline

Yesterday

Tomorrow

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Scientrix is an XYZ matrix – based concept conceived by Ren*a Muell in 2004. This concept embeds the key principles of integra*ve, design and systems thinking. It provides a way to master the mul* – faceted and mul* – direc*onal rela*onships between key variables in complex problems. It helps to create order in chaos, thought clarity, coordina*on and perfect alignment. It enhances crea*vity and knowledge crea*on, while s*ll remaining logical and sustainable.

What is Scientrix?


Salience: More features of the problem are standing out. Scientrix is about iden*fying the dimensions and variables relevant for the problem and then organizing them in matrix structure. By combining these dimensions in matrix structure, a mul*tude of models and op*ons are generated to solve the problem. Causality: Mul* – dimensional and non – linear causality considered. The Scientrix matrix structure embed cause – effect rela*onship i.e. the XYZ coordinates in the nested matrix structures (matrix – in – a matrix). The matrix framework helps us to deal with the rela*onships between mul*ple dimensions without having to struggle with the complexity of it.

What makes Scientrix a powerful integra-ve approach (1)?


Architecture: Whole visualized whilst working on the parts. Scientrix is a powerful way to keep the parts of the solu*on together in one architecture. Whilst enabling focus on the individual parts of the problem, Scientrix allows you not to loose sight of the big picture and consider the alignment and interrela*onships between the parts. Resolu-on: Search for crea*ve resolu*on of tensions. Every intersect in the Scientrix matrix poten*ally requires a crea*ve resolu*on of the tension between the dimensions of the matrix. In a broader sense, we can see a matrix structure as a model. A_er analyzing the strengths and weaknesses of different alterna*ve matrix models, a new matrix model is created incorpora*ng the best of the models.

What makes Scientrix a powerful integra-ve approach (2)?


Scientrix is ideal to solve any problem that has more than 2 dimensions. Some of the applica*ons:

•  Design, cascade and implement a strategy

•  Create an architectural framework for IT

•  Integrate the different spheres of government From a small SME to a global organiza-on – THE FULL SPECTRUM of organiza-onal needs.

What problems are ideal to solve with Scientrix ?


Where can I find more about Scientrix

www.scientrix.com

Contact: ren*[email protected]