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.

COGNITIVE EDGE - CASE STUDIES

Project Name: Making Sense of Life in a Philippine Public Hospital
Client: Public Hospital, the Philippines
Completion Date: 2008-01-10
Consultant Name: Beth Macdonald, Louie Angsico, Human Capital Development (HCD)
Consultant Email: bmacdonald@bravedesign.net

Project Details:

The project sought to understand the challenges facing a small, under-resourced hospital.  It focused on issues such as the lack or resources and other constraints. 

The project also focused on the relationship between consultants, residents and the administration.  It attempted to gauge their various perspectives and pinpoint levers that could be used to improve the overall dynamics of the operations.


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