Every part of the MASTER Risk Model is grounded in behavioural science.
Built on theory. Powered by action. Currently in real-world testing.
The Three Dimensions of Learning
You grow most when you combine three powerful elements: building knowledge, sharpening how you think, and applying what you learn.
Each can work on its own, but together they create stronger skills and change that lasts.
Building Knowledge – According to Information Processing Theory, structured input is encoded and recalled more effectively, strengthening your understanding and retention. You acquire information through reading, listening, and other input sources.
Exploring and Refining Thinking – Metacognition shows that being aware of—and regulating—how you think and learn greatly improves understanding and adaptability. You deepen your knowledge when you question, discuss, and test ideas.
Embedding Knowledge Through Action – Experiential Learning demonstrates clearly that turning knowledge into practice builds skills, confidence, and lasting capability. You lock in learning when you actively apply it in varied real situations.
Behavior is shaped by how you think, what you can do, and the environment around you.
This framework draws on the COM-B model by Susan Michie, widely used in healthcare, education, and organizational change. It shows that Motivation, Capability, and Opportunity must align for meaningful behaviour change.
You respond to challenge differently—sometimes you grow, sometimes you freeze, depending on the pressure.
The Risk Zones are based on Lev Vygotsky’s Zone of Proximal Development and the Yerkes-Dodson Law by Robert Yerkes and John Dillingham Dodson, which together explain how performance shifts depending on the level of challenge or support.
Each Risk Profile reflects a specific combination of Mindset, Abilities, and Situation—and helps determine your most effective strategy.
These strategies are grounded in strengths theory by Donald O. Clifton and Peter Drucker, learning theory from Lev Vygotsky, and systems thinking from Peter Senge and Steven Fink.
Big change doesn’t start with big moves—it starts with clear, achievable steps that build momentum.
Minimum Actionable Variables are grounded in Tiny Habits by BJ Fogg and Deliberate Practice by Anders Ericsson, showing how small, intentional actions lead to meaningful, lasting growth.
