This document discusses integrative thinking and the Scientrix approach. Integrative thinking is defined as a discipline for solving complex problems. Scientrix provides a digital solution for strategy execution using an XYZ matrix concept. The Scientrix approach is considered powerful for integrative thinking as it allows for consideration of multiple problem dimensions, multi-directional causality, and a framework to visualize relationships while resolving tensions creatively. Scientrix is presented as ideal for problems with more than two dimensions, such as designing and implementing strategy, creating IT architectures, and integrating different spheres of government.

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3.  What is integrative thinking?
 Why is a new way of thinking required?
 Are there models supporting integrative thinking?
 What is Scientrix?
 What makes Scientrix a powerful integrative thinking approach?
 What problems are ideal to solve with Scientrix?
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4. What is integrative thinking?
Integrative thinking was coined by Dr.
Roger Martin, Dean of the Rotman
Business School in Torononto.
Integrative thinking is defined as a
discipline for solving complex problems.
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Resolution
Search for creative
resolution of tension
Architecture
Visualize the whole
whilst working on the
parts
Causality
Multi-directional and
non-linear causality
considered
Salience
More features of the
problem considered
salient

5. Why is a new way of thinking
required?
“Creativity is the most important
leadership quality according to
CEOs”.
“Today’s complexity is only expected
to rise and more than half of CEOs
doubt their ability to manage it”.
“Better performers manage
complexity on behalf of their
organizations, customers and
partners”.
IBM, Global CEO Survey, 2010
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6. Are there models to support
integrative thinking?
“In the conventional methods and
technologies, problems are analyzed
and simplistic ideas and solutions are
chucked into project plans with many
independent parts that are poorly
coordinated.
Tom Debevoise, author of Buisiness Process Management
“The question is: are there methods
and tools avaliable to help people
master integrative thinking and
reduce the ever increasing work
complexity combined with
compressing of time frames?”
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Complex Problems
Simple Problems
Single Discipline Multi Discipline

7. What is Scientrix?
Scientrix provides a digital solution
to strategy execution. The XYZ
matrix based concept was
developed by Rentia Muell in
2004. This concept embeds the
key principles of improved
alignment, agility, collaboration
and orchestration in organizations.
The matrix approach provides a
solution to master complex
problems and multi-directional
relationships in organizations.
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8. What makes Scientrix a powerful
integrative approach?
Salience: More features of the problem are highlighted
Scientrix identifies the dimensions and variables relevant for an
problem and then organizes them through the matrix structure. By
combining these dimensions, the matrix structure enables one view
multitude of models and options are generated to solve the problem
Through the matrix structure
Causality: Multi – dimensional and non – linear causality considered.
The Scientrix matrix structure embeds cause – effective relationships.
The matrix framework helps to deal with the relationships between
multiuple dimensions without having to struggle with complexity.
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9. What makes Scientrix a powerful
integrative approach?
Architecture: Visualize the whole whilst working on the parts.
Scientrix’s technology provides a powerful way to keep the parts of
the solution together via alignment and cascading capabilities in one
place
Resolution: Search for creative resolution of tensions.
Every intersect in the Scientrix matrix requires a creative resolution of
communication between the dimensions of the matrix.
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10. What problems are ideal to solve
with Scientrix?
Scientrix is ideal to solve any problem that has more than 2
dimensions.
The benefits of the Scientrix system include:
• Design, cascade and implement strategy
• Create an architectural framework for IT
• Integrate the different spheres of government
• From a small SME to a global organization – THE FULL
SPECTRUM of organizational needs.
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