Tower Model
The Framework
The Tower Model
A structured approach to rebuilding professional direction after disruption. The Tower Model provides a way to think about where you are, what you see, and where you’re going.
From the family table to the team meeting to the organization, the same patterns of regulation, synchrony, and alignment play out at every scale. Understanding these human systems is foundational to regaining clarity after disruption.
Foundation — Identity
Before you can determine where to go, you need to understand where you stand. The Foundation stage is about examining who you are apart from your title, your company, and your previous role.
- What skills and values define you beyond your last position?
- What assumptions about your professional identity need updating?
- What experiences have shaped how you think about work?
Structure — Perspective
With a clear sense of identity, you can begin to see your situation in context. The Structure stage is about developing perspective — understanding the landscape, the trends, and the opportunities.
- How is your industry actually changing?
- What’s the difference between perceived threats and real ones?
- Where do your strengths meet emerging needs?
Summit — Direction
From a solid foundation and clear perspective, direction becomes visible. The Summit stage is about identifying specific paths forward and choosing which ones to explore.
- What directions align with your identity and the current landscape?
- What experiments can you run to test possible paths?
- How do you move from clarity to action?
