E15: Guilds vs Clubs
Pros and cons of professionalisation
In this episode, Mark and Howard unpack what “professionalisation” really means for intelligence and analysis, and why professional bodies can be both a career accelerator and a hidden constraint.
They explore the “guild vs club” problem (who controls standards, entry, and accountability), why silos persist across sectors, and why this matters more than ever as AI-driven decision support becomes widespread.
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