Otto Laske is a multidisciplinary consultant, scholar, teacher, and coach known for his cutting-edge work in the methodology of the social sciences as well as his rekindling of an ancient form of complex systems analysis called ’dialectics’. He is the author of many books and articles on how to boost and measure thought maturity and ’vertical’ adult development, detailing their impact on work delivery and teamwork in organizations. Dr Laske is a specialist in the assessment of thought and work complexity. He is the Founder and Director of the Interdevelopmental Institute (IDM), Gloucester, MA, USA (www.interdevelopmentals.org.)