FAQs
1. Who is Edward Rowe?
Edward Rowe is a governance and enterprise systems architect with more than two decades of experience advising boards, investors and executive teams.
He is the creator of The Standard Model for Business, a framework for how organisations are built, scaled and governed.
2. What do you do?
I design frameworks that help organisations and leaders understand how businesses actually work.
My work focuses on enterprise structure, governance, decision-making, and the alignment between strategy and execution.
3. What is The Standard Model for Business?
The Standard Model for Business is a structured framework for how organisations are built, scaled and governed.
It provides a system view of an enterprise, showing how all components fit together and where gaps exist.
4. Why did you create this model?
Most organisations are managed in parts, not as systems.
Functions operate in silos, decisions are fragmented, and leaders lack a clear view of how everything connects.
The model was created to provide a complete architecture for understanding and managing an organisation as a system.
5. Who is your work for?
My work is designed for:
senior executives and leadership teams
investors and board members
ambitious professionals progressing toward executive roles
founders building or scaling organisations
6. Is this consulting, training, or something else?
It is not traditional consulting or training.
The work is model-led. It provides a structured way to see and operate an organisation, rather than solving isolated problems.
Applications of the model include advisory, simulation, and education, but the foundation is the framework itself.
7. Do you work directly with organisations?
Yes, selectively.
Work with organisations is typically through structured engagements such as enterprise reviews or executive-level sessions.
Details are available through The Standard Model for Business website.
8. Do you offer individual coaching or advisory?
No.
The work is designed for organisational and system-level impact rather than individual coaching.
9. Do I need to read the book to understand your work?
No.
The book provides the conceptual foundation, but the ideas can be explored through the website and related materials.
10. What is your background?
I am a Chartered Accountant. My background spans governance, assurance, and risk across financial services, global industry, and investment environments.
This includes advising boards and executive teams on how organisations operate, scale, and maintain control.
11. Is your work industry-specific?
No.
The framework is industry-agnostic and applies across sectors, including financial services, manufacturing, technology, and government.
12. How is this different from other business frameworks?
Most frameworks focus on specific areas such as strategy, operations, or leadership.
This work focuses on the entire enterprise.
It defines how all components of an organisation fit together as a system.
13. What is the Standard Model Universe?
The Standard Model Universe is a multi-book series that expands the framework beyond business into areas such as personal finance, government, and the wider economy.
It maps the systems shaping modern life.
14. Where should I start?
You can start by exploring:
The Standard Model for Business
the book and framework
available resources and content
This will give you a clear understanding of the model and its applications.
15. How can I follow your work?
You can follow updates, publications, and developments through this website and related platforms.