Introduction to modelling, core themes and best practices -- Models of models -- Using models in decision support -- Core competencies and best practices : meta-themes -- Model design and planning -- Defining sensitivity and flexibility requirements -- Database versus formulae-driven approaches...

Intro -- Title Page -- Table of Contents -- Preface -- About the Author -- About the Website -- PART One: Introduction to Modelling, Core Themes and Best Practices -- CHAPTER 1: Models of Models -- INTRODUCTION -- CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVES -- THE STAGES OF MODELLING -- BACKWARD THINKING AND FORWARD...