Decomposing – The breaking down of complex problems into smaller more manageable components to help us better understand their underlying structure and how they apply to relationships. Using this we can dissect competing ideas, identify key drivers, and explore alternative perspectives. Decomposing helps analysts navigate the ambiguity of the world by isolating critical variables which help to uncover hidden assumptions. Through the process of systematically deconstructing a problem, you can develop more adaptive strategies for decision-making.
Recomposing – Reconstruction of insights gained from decomposing a problem. This reformation allows analysts to synthesize diverse perspectives, identify patterns, and create new, integrative approaches that balance competing ideas. This technique is essential for developing a well-rounded assessment to incorporate multiple points of view. Analysts can generate more effective and resilient solutions to complex and dynamic challenges using this method.
Integrative thinking is a way of solving problems by combining different ideas to create better solutions. It involves break down a problem into its smaller parts (decomposing) looking at the various perspectives available and then put the parts back together in a new way (Recomposing). This helps analysts see all sides of an issue and develop a balanced, creative strategy to tackle complex challenges.