An adverse reaction to Dilemma Theory

I'm just starting a new unit (Beyond Rational Choices) as part of my OU module Management beyond the Mainstream and have been reading about Dilemma Theory.

Dilemma theory seeks a way to recognise that two aspects which may appear to be in conflict or mutually incompatible can be reconciled in a win-win scenario

It just didn't work for me at all.  I've spent the last few months immersed in learning how to abstract myself from the detail and look at the bigger picture.  I've been soaked in complexity, dependencies and interdependencies.  And suddenly I've been thrown a theory which takes me diving down into the detail forcing me to think of situations in a simplistic way:  for / against with binary responses.  My reaction was so negative I was tempted to miss out this section completely.  The contrasting way of thinking was almost too much of a wrench.

Postscript

At work today we were discussing how to work with a large stakeholder group to get their input into the company business plan.  Someone asked how we could simplify the conversation so we could get clear unambiguous input and reconcile their opposing views.  
I suddenly realised that maybe there is a valid application of Dilemma Theory.  Think I'll go back and re-read the course materials again!