Adaptive Intelligence Cycle™
A Leader’s Map for Navigating Complex Change
The AIC is a three‑phase, continuous cycle that helps leaders and organisations think clearly, evolve effectively, and power change through people. It integrates seven powerful theoretical lenses into a single, practical framework.
The goal? Strategic readiness — the ability to see what’s coming, adapt in real time, and turn change into a sustained advantage.
Thinking Frame
Define reality and shape the approach.
Clarifies the boundaries of what’s possible in principle.
Ensures your reasoning is deep, coherent, and transferable.
Embeds a mindset of testing and improvement, not rigid certainty.
Outcome: A grounded, evidence‑based view of the landscape and the best path forward.
System Evolution Loop
Move from insight to impact.
Measures the rarity and strategic value of target capabilities.
Identifies the next reachable frontier and sequences change for momentum.
Outcome: A deliberate, adaptive path that builds capability step by step.
Human Drive Train
Harness the energy and will of people.
Measures and builds the organisation’s ability to adapt under pressure (Change Fitness).
Surfaces and shifts the shared mental models that enable or block change.
Models openness to improvement as a cultural norm.
Outcome: People who are ready, willing, and able to power change.
Why It Works
The AIC doesn’t see thinking, systems, and people as separate — it treats them as interdependent gears.
Clear thinking shapes the right actions.
Effective action changes the system.
Engaged people sustain the gains.
This creates a self‑reinforcing cycle of learning, capability growth, and readiness.
Strategic Readiness Solutions
Tier 1
Foundation
- AIC Essentials
Tier 2
Applied
- AIC in Action
Tier 3
Executive Intensive
- AIC Strategic Readiness Partnership
Tier 1 – Foundation: “AIC Essentials”
In one day, your leaders will gain a shared mental model for navigating complexity — a framework they can apply immediately to current priorities.
Ideal for: Senior managers, high‑potentials, or intact teams needing a shared language for adaptive leadership.
Format: Half‑day or full‑day workshop (in‑person or virtual).
Deliverables:
Introduction to the 3 phases of the AIC and the 7 embedded theories.
Interactive exercises to map a current challenge into the AIC.
Quick‑reference AIC toolkit (digital or printed).
Group debrief with immediate application steps.
Outcomes:
Leaders understand the AIC as a strategic readiness map.
Shared vocabulary for diagnosing and discussing change.
One live challenge reframed through the AIC,
Indicative Investment: AUD $4,000–$6,000 (up to 12 participants).
Tier 2 – Applied: “AIC in Action”
We don’t just teach the AIC — we apply it to your live challenges so you leave with momentum, not just insight.
Ideal for: Executive teams or cross‑functional leaders driving significant change initiatives.
Format: Two‑day workshop + 4–6 weeks of guided application.
Deliverables:
Full AIC deep‑dive, including Constructor Theory, Kuhn, and Armenakis’ 5 messages.
Diagnostic mapping of current strategic readiness.
Facilitated design of next‑step interventions in each phase.
Two follow‑up group coaching calls to troubleshoot and embed learning.
Outcomes:
Leaders can identify readiness gaps and select the most effective interventions.
Real initiatives advanced using AIC logic.
Increased alignment between thinking, system evolution, and human adoption.
Indicative Investment: AUD $8,000–$12,000 (team of up to 10).
Tier 3 – Executive Intensive: “AIC Strategic Readiness Partnership”
We become your strategic readiness partner — embedding the AIC into how your top team thinks, decides, and leads.
Ideal for: CEOs, C‑suite, and senior leadership teams in high‑stakes, high‑change environments.
Format: 3–6 month engagement.
Deliverables:
1:1 executive coaching on applying the AIC to strategic decisions.
Team workshops to align on readiness priorities.
Custom AIC‑based diagnostics and readiness heatmaps.
Integration of AIC into leadership rhythms and decision frameworks.
Ongoing advisory support for live change scenarios.
Outcomes:
Strategic readiness embedded into leadership culture.
Faster, more confident decision‑making in uncertainty.
Measurable improvement in adaptive capacity across the organisation.
Indicative Investment: AUD $15,000–$25,000+ depending on scope.