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

Dick Willis - BSc, PCGE, FRSA, DipEM, DipTM, CMCIPD - CNR Ltd

Dick is based in Bristol, UK. Contact details are:
 

Email:  dwillis@cnr.co.uk Telephone:  +44 (0)7976 288312
   
Website:  www.cnr.co.uk Skype ID: dick_willis_bristol
   

   

Dick completed the Cognitive Edge training in UK - London April 2008. Dick has experience in The future backwards; and Ritual Dissent.

Industry Specialisation
Extensive public sector experience; experience of knowledge transfer initiatives in a number of ICT related sectors.

Projects Undertaken

Wales Audit Office - piloting the use of SenseMaker for impact evaluation.

Technology Strategy Board - piloting the use of SenseMaker as a tool to evidence the added value of participation in knowledge transfer networks.

 

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