Dialectical Thinking for Integral Leaders: A Primer

This book shows the reader in what way what s(he) is "thinking about" is anchored in the present thought form structure of her thinking which determines HOW s(he), looked at developmentally, presently thinks. Based on adult developmental research, the book outlines a methodology for understanding your own and your clients', peers', or students' thinking better and move "to the same page" in communicating with them. The book contains many case examples and exercises to learn more about your own thinking and why you may "not understand" others at the depth you wish. It also shows the roots of your limited effectiveness as a leader, with shareholders and teams.

Otto Laske is a social scientist, coach, and trainer turned developer of new thinking tools for mind-opening work in organizations. He specializes in creating, refining, and teaching tools for strategists of responsive HR, team leaders, and coaches who aim to develop and practice deeper insights into organizational work capability. Trained in Frankfurt School dialectical thinking as well as Kohlberg School developmental listening, Otto has developed and taught a unique certification and mentoring program at IDM, the Interdevelopmental Institute he founded (interdevelopmentals.org). For 15 years now he has actively contributed to his many international students' consulting and coaching work based on using the cutting-edge Constructive Developmental Framework (CDF) methodology. His foremost goal is helping his clients achieve breakthroughs in their quest to promote sustainable development with the inclusion of human development.