Model Categories

Intellectual Foundations

These models are my attempt to bring order to my thinking about the big issues that we, and in particular
organisations, are facing.

I have clearly been influenced by my experience and learnings over the last 40 years from my undergraduate
degree in Business Studies, my Masters in Business Administration, my many roles and positions, and not
least my wide ranging reading.

I have no desire or intention to plagiarise anyone’s work and if it is found that I have inadvertently done
so then I will clearly and immediately credit them. The reality is that when and where I encountered their
work will often have been lost to memory over time.

Working with Artificial Intelligence

Artificial intelligence has become an important part of my research and publishing workflow. Like many
academics and researchers, I use AI as a tool to improve efficiency, explore ideas and enhance the quality
of my work.

AI assists me in a number of ways, including reviewing literature, identifying relevant research, checking
structure and readability, improving grammar and consistency, generating draft illustrations and graphics,
and helping me test and refine emerging ideas.

Every publication, model and opinion presented on this website, however, remains my own. AI does not replace
original thinking, professional judgement or academic integrity. It is used to support the research and
writing process, not to determine the conclusions.

All significant models, frameworks and publications are developed through an iterative process of evidence
gathering, critical evaluation, practical experience and independent judgement. Where AI contributes to
graphics or drafting, all outputs are reviewed, edited and approved before publication.

I believe AI represents one of the most significant technological advances of our generation. Used
responsibly, transparently and ethically, it has the potential to enhance research, improve productivity and
accelerate innovation while allowing people to focus on the areas where human judgement, creativity and
experience remain essential.