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Monthly Insight Articles

Each month, we release an online newsletter that contains a topical insight which you can read by selecting the items below.

If you have any ideas for topics relating to organisational culture, well-being, team or leadership development, or safety, please get in touch with us. We would love to hear your ideas!

Empowered to Think

Empowered to Think

Cognicent | 31, October, 2024 | NewsletterOne of the best things about the work we do at Cognicent is that we get to work with a broad range of people and businesses, spanning different geographies, different cultures and different industries. To steal a cliché or...

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Building Team Mastery

Building Team Mastery

Cognicent | 30, September, 2024 | NewsletterOver the past 18 years, we’ve spent a lot of time with leaders and teams, working with them to enhance their organisational culture and to improve performance. A central part of the approach we take is to explore the...

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Recognising the Value of People

Recognising the Value of People

Cognicent | 31, July, 2024 | NewsletterIf you have ever driven on a long country road in Australia (one of those roads where you don’t see another car for hours), then you’ve probably also felt the pleasure of waving at an approaching driver and having them wave right...

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Building a Learning Organisation

Building a Learning Organisation

Cognicent | 20, June, 2024 | NewsletterIn today’s rapidly evolving work environment, fostering a learning culture is essential for organisational resilience and long-term success. Over our years of working with organisations on their safety culture, we have observed...

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The Illusion of Rationality

The Illusion of Rationality

Cognicent | 31, May, 2024 | NewsletterEarlier this year, the world farewelled a giant in the world of psychology, Daniel Kahneman. His work on decision-making and judgement spanning 50 years, shaped our understanding and opened our eyes to the sometimes irrational and...

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Our Need for Meaning and Purpose

Our Need for Meaning and Purpose

Cognicent | 26, April, 2024 | NewsletterAs a human species, we have a strong desire to make meaning of our existence. Whether it is our drive to make sense of how and why things around us happen or making sense of ourselves and why we do the things we do. This natural...

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High Performance and a Flourishing Culture

High Performance and a Flourishing Culture

Cognicent | 28, March, 2024 | NewsletterRecently I was approached by a senior leader, new to their role, and dealing with common challenges that come with a new role such as learning how the organisation works, the different personalities and capabilities of their...

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Don’t Judge a Book by its Profile Picture

Don’t Judge a Book by its Profile Picture

Cognicent | 28, Feb, 2024 | NewsletterEffective team dynamics are essential for fostering high performance within organisations, as they significantly impact how teams collaborate, communicate, and ultimately achieve goals. When team members trust and respect each...

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De-Cluttering the New Year

De-Cluttering the New Year

Cognicent | 30, Jan, 2024 | NewsletterHappy New Year! The holiday season for many is usually about travel, going to visit with family or friends, or getting some time away to relax and refresh. This year, I spent the holidays at home, mainly because of the new puppy...

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