Future-Proofing Your Business in the Age of AI: A COGENT Approach
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The Hidden Rules of Engagement: Why Your Clients Aren’t Buying What You Think You’re Selling
Imagine you're running a café. Two customers walk in. The first asks for a black coffee and grabs it to go. The second lounges in, orders a latte, and stays for 30 minutes, enjoying the atmosphere. They both leave with a coffee, but are they both there for the same reason? Of course not. The
UK Management Consulting: Ditch the Dinosaur, Embrace the Future
Let's be honest. The UK management consulting scene is stuck in the past and is ripe for disruption. Businesses today face a barrage of challenges – rapid technological shifts, economic turbulence, evolving customer demands – yet too often, traditional consultancies serve up the same old solutions. We're talking generic strategies, theoretical frameworks, and PowerPoint presentations
The £18 Billion Blind Spot – Emperors New Clothes?
Is the UK's £18 billion management consulting industry merely an Emperor's New Clothes scenario? Dive into the provocative insights that challenge the effectiveness of billion-pound strategies. Click the link below to read the article: The £18 Billion Blind Spot - Is Management Consulting Broken in the UK
COGENT Executive – CGI – Cabinet Office
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 CTrO: Navigating New Frontiers
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
The Rise of the CTrO
Riding the Waves of Change: The Rise of the Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO) In today's dynamic business environment, merely staying afloat isn't enough. Companies must be agile, proactive, and constantly evolve to navigate the ever-changing currents of disruption and innovation. This is where the Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO) emerges as a critical figure in the
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
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.
Challenging the norms – Time to disrupt convential thinking
Your aspirations deserve more than conventional approaches In the ever-evolving landscape of business, I find it essential to challenge the status quo, particularly in the realm of management consultancies. Too often, I've witnessed business leaders investing time and resources only to find themselves disappointed with the lack of tangible outcomes. It's a common tale –
“If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur” – Red Adair
Red Adair's famous quote, "If you think hiring a professional is expensive, wait until you hire an amateur," remains more relevant than ever in today's business environment. Basing decisions predominantly on costs can be tempting, but the truth is, as Red so famously put it, it can end up costing you a lot more in