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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Cheryl Cooper - Communications; Information Science. - Applied Wisdom

Cheryl is based in London, UK. Contact details are:
 
Email:  wisdomeur@yahoo.co.uk Telephone:  +44 208 674 4911
   
   

   

Cheryl completed the Cognitive Edge training in UK - London June 2005. Cheryl has experience in Anecdote Circles; and Naive interviews.

Industry Specialisation
Europe; Public Sector; Knowledge Management; Change Management; UK;

Professional Background

  •  Managng Director of Applied Wisdom - an international knowledge management consultancy
  • Global Director of Knowledge Management at the British Council - the UK's international organisation for cultural & education relations. Responsible for implementation of a global knowledge sharing strategy for 7500 staff in 110 countries. Use of ASHEN model and anecdote circle methodology.
  • European Commission official responsible for 300 international projects developing eLearning for vocational education and training across Europe
  • European Commission official responsible for the development of the higher education sector in 6 NIS.
  • Independent consultant in Information Management.
  • Accredited trainer and facilitator with the European Commission.
  • Transformational training and coaching. Delivery of international workshops including story-telling techniques.