Cognitive Edge is focused on rejuvenating management practices to better equip organisations when addressing intractable problems or seizing new opportunities in uncertain and complex situations. Where traditional approaches have failed to deliver success, Cognitive Edge techniques enable the emergence of fresh and insightful solutions seen from multiple perspectives.

Cognitive Edge solutions, comprised of open source methods, original research and the Cognitive Edge SenseMaker® Software Suite, are delivered through the Cognitive Edge Network. The Cognitive Edge Network is a widely dispersed, cohesive Network of experienced professionals in private and public sector organisations from diverse disciplines with deep-rooted experience in both business and science. It includes academics and practitioners, in house and commercial consultants. Membership of the Network is attained through participation in an Accreditation programme.

The Cognitive Edge SenseMaker® Software Suite provides a set of tools designed to enable informed decision making in organisations using both structured and unstructured data in a common environment. The Suite is fully integrated with a coherent body of formal methods is the outcome of several years of research into human based organizational complexity, sensemaking, decision making, knowledge sharing and narrative.

Directory Record

Anita Verster - B.Sc (Hon) Mathematics; B.Sc (Hon) Psychology; MA Counseling Psychology - The E-Path

Anita is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Contact details are:
 
Email:  epath@worldonline.co.za Telephone:  +27 82 573 9252
   
   

   

Anita completed the Cognitive Edge training in South Africa - Johannesburg Jan 2004. Anita has experience in ...And the Butterfly Stamped; The future backwards; Archetype Creation; Anecdote Circles; Naive interviews; Participative observation; and Getting ready for SMI database.

Industry Specialisation
Financial Services

Professional Background

Organisational Design and Development;

Management Consulting; 

Executive Coaching

Projects Undertaken

Absa Bank:  Soweto Project - Understanding the unbanked market in South Africa; Customer Experience; Culture Project; Understanding agility in Group IT; Data Integrity project

 

Client Comments:

Comment by: cory costanzo, ind Posted: 05 Oct 2006
Anita is an exceptionally insightful and professional practitioner. Her social science background and in depth understanding of the innerworkings of humanity contribute greatly to any project design and execution. Her collaborative approach and approachable demeanor make her a joy to work with.

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