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.

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Mike Carroll - MA Comms Mgmt (pending) - Cognia

Mike is based in South Australia, Australia. Contact details are:
 
Email:  mike@cognia.com.au Telephone:  +(0)409699933
   
Website:  www.cognia.com.au mike1carroll
   


   

Mike completed the Cognitive Edge training in Australia- Sydney July 2008.

Industry Specialisation
Wide experience in strategic communications for diverse audiences; including written and rich -media design/production, and market/academic research. 

Professional Background

20+ years working in the international film and television industry as producer, director and writer, with credits ranging from TV commercials, to documentary series; to theatrical features and large format (location) films. My specialisation followed an interest in nature/science, and much of my TV work has been for Discovery, National Geographic Television, BBC and ABC. My films have won both Emmy and AFI awards.

Currently offering a range of communications services, while building a client base for SenseMaker projects and the Cognitive Edge methods through "Cognia".

 

Projects Undertaken
Adelaide Thinkers in Residence: A project efficacy study for the South Australian Government's Department of Premier and Cabinet. The Thinker's Project employs SenseMaker to reveal attitudes and motivations behind stakeholder engagement and assist with forward planning. Cognia is partnered in the project by Sydney-based Emerging Options principal, Chris Fletcher.

 

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