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(But saying it doesn’t mean they know how to do it) You can always tell when a message is starting to land. Not because it’s declared boldly, but because it begins to slip quietly into the language. Not loudly, of course, just quietly buried in their latest research. A recent McKinsey study asked CFOs what […]

Most Businesses Would Rather Lose a Million Pound Quietly Than Spend Fifty Grand Loudly I came across a short video from Rory Sutherland recently that hit a nerve. One of those deceptively simple stories that exposes something deeper. He was driving past a Shell garage on the A40. From the road, it looked completely shut.

“So what is it you actually do?” A fair question.Especially when you don’t fit neatly into the usual boxes. Not consultancy.Not recruitment.Not interim. And yet — we’re often called in after one of those hasn’t delivered. Because when the board doesn’t want another presentation…When the new system still isn’t working and no one can say

The Transformation Illusion Management consultancies have perfected the art of selling transformation. It’s a billion-pound industry built on promises of reinvention, disruption, and bold new futures. And yet, year after year, study after study, the data tells a different story: Yet the same consultancies keep selling the same dream—and executives keep buying it. The Theory

The rise of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer some distant notion – it’s the force reshaping industries at breakneck speed. As Keshav R Murugesh aptly highlights in his article on Raconteur, “What leaders need to know about business transformation in the age of AI,” the era of merely marvelling at AI’s potential is over.

The UK’s management consulting industry boomed last year, reaching a staggering £18 billion*. Consultants are lauded for streamlining businesses, yet a nagging question lingers: are these billion-pound ideas actually translating to success for UK companies Let’s face it, many consultancies offer a polished, one-size-fits-all approach. They diagnose problems, present fancy reports, and collect hefty fees

COGENT Executive is immensely proud to announce that we have been selected as Ecosystem Partner with CGI for the UK Government’s Cabinet Office Strategic Delivery Partner programme. The five-year contract is valued at £100 million. The contract will partner with the CO Digital function to deliver a range of digital, data and technology services and

The Chief Transformation Officer: Navigating New Frontiers in Business Evolution In an era marked by relentless change, the Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO) stands at the helm, guiding enterprises through the turbulent waters of digital disruption, cultural shifts, and market volatility. As we’ve previously discussed, the significance of the CTrO has surged, underscoring a strategic pivot

We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our Clients and Partners a wonderful Christmas and a Happy, Peaceful and Prosperous New Year. Here\’s to 2024! From all of us at Team COGENT.