Author Archives: Wayne Horkan

About Wayne Horkan

I’m a technologist and engineer, typically working in enterprise architecture and systems engineering.

Overview of the DISC Personality Types Model

The DISC model is a behavioral assessment tool designed to measure four primary personality traits: Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Compliance. These traits represent the ways people tend to approach problems, relate to others, deal with the pace of their environment, and navigate rules and procedures. By understanding one’s DISC profile, individuals can gain insights into their behavioral strengths and preferences, improving communication, teamwork, and personal development.

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History of the DISC Personality Type Model

The DISC model is a behavioural assessment tool based on the work of Dr. William Marston, an American psychologist who aimed to understand people’s emotional responses. The history of the DISC model can be traced back to the early 20th century.

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Distribution of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types

The distribution of the 16 Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) personality types varies across different populations and samples. It’s important to note that these percentages can change depending on the population being surveyed (e.g., students, professionals, general public) and cultural factors (e.g., Western vs. Eastern cultures).

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Overview of Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI)

The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is a widely used personality assessment tool based on Carl Jung’s theory of psychological types. Developed by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter, Isabel Briggs Myers, the MBTI classifies individuals into one of 16 personality types based on four dichotomies.

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History of Myers Briggs

The history of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) is deeply rooted in the pursuit of understanding human personality. The journey of MBTI’s development stretches over several decades, involving rigorous research, personal passion, and continuous refinement.

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“Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup” by Bill Aulet

Bill Aulet is an accomplished entrepreneur, educator, and author. Here’s a brief overview of his background along with a synopsis of his acclaimed work “Disciplined Entrepreneurship: 24 Steps to a Successful Startup”.

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Deloitte’s Business Chemistry: A Definitive Exploration

In an era where the human factor remains crucial for business success, understanding and managing diverse personalities within teams has become paramount. Enter Deloitte’s Business Chemistry: a tool designed to decode the complexities of interpersonal dynamics within a corporate environment.

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The Dead Boys: A Testament to Punk Rock’s Legacy

I’ll be a pharaoh soon
Rule from some golden tomb
Things will be different then
The sun will rise from here
Then I’ll be ten feet tall
And you’ll be nothing at all
Sonic Reducer (excerpt) by the Dead Boys

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Lords of the New Church: Post-Punk Pioneers

Lords of the New Church represented a fusion of punk and gothic rock, carving a niche for themselves in the post-punk landscape of the early 1980s. Featuring members from established punk bands, they combined their past experiences to create a sound that was both darkly melodic and raw.

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Synopsis and Critical Analysis of “Positive Intelligence” by Shirzad Chamine

Positive Intelligence” by Shirzad Chamine provides insights into how individuals can harness the power of their mind to achieve success, happiness, and their true potential. Here’s a synopsis of the book, followed by a critical analysis, with consideration for the neurodiverse, specifically Asperger’s Syndrome.

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Critical Comparison: Yasujirō Ozu and Akira Kurosawa

Yasujirō Ozu and Akira Kurosawa are two of the most celebrated filmmakers in Japanese cinema history, but their styles, themes, and approaches to cinema are notably different. Welcome to a comparison of their lives, works, and themes they explore.

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Akira Kurosawa: An Overview of Major Works and Themes

Check out my artical on the works/films of Akira Kurosawa, and the themes he commonly threaded through them.

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Yasujirō Ozu: An Overview of Major Works and Themes

An overview of the major works/films by Yasujirō Ozu and the themes he commonly adopted.

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Akira Kurosawa: An Overview of His Life

An overview of the life of visionary Director Akira Kurosawa.

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Yasujirō Ozu: An Overview of His Life

The life of celebrated Director Yasujirō Ozu.

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Understanding Asperger’s Syndrome: Key Symptoms and Resources

A brief precis and overview of Asperger’s Syndrome (now subsumed in Autistic Spectrum Disorder, ASD).

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History of Cheltenham: From Prehistory to the Modern Era

History of Cheltenham. From then to now. A collection of my short articles on the history of Cheltenham and its most famous government agencies.

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History of Cheltenham: NCSC

A short article on the history of the UK Government’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), include: precursors to the agency, factors leading to its founding, and an actual history (of the NCSC).

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History of Cheltenham: CESG

The Communications-Electronics Security Group (CESG) was a crucial entity within the UK’s information security landscape for several decades. Here’s a brief history.

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History of Cheltenham: GCHQ

The Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) has a rich history, closely tied to the evolving security and intelligence needs of the UK.

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