ABSTRACT

This chapter divines the mental model adopted by those conducting boards of inquiry from the recommendations they propose. The method that author used to divine the mental model was inductive. If society wishes to express its disapproval in the form of inquiry findings it is free to do. If we are to learn more from inquiry recommendations, a conscious effort needs to be made to ensure a consistent lexicon for action is created. Every inquiry report will have two audiences. The first will be those directly involved and the second will be those wishing to learn the lessons that emerge from the events. While it is clear that the reports do address the first audience, it is not so clear that they address the second one. They need to be aware of the part they have to play in the failure to communicate these lessons.