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Cognisco We provide international clients in the private and public sectors with a range of competency-based employee assessments and consultancy services.

In recent years the study of behavioural economics has become a popular lens to view human behaviour, with best-selling ...
31/12/2018

In recent years the study of behavioural economics has become a popular lens to view human behaviour, with best-selling books on the topic a mainstay of most retailers. But what has this got to do with L & D?

Reading time: 3 minutes. In recent years the study of behavioural economics has become a popular lens to view human behaviour, with best-selling books on the topic a mainstay of most retailers. Behavioural science has journeyed from the academic world into the wider arena. As a consultant and coach,...

The symptoms of poor short-term memory can be caused by preoccupation, distractions, lack of focus, and a weakened memor...
27/12/2018

The symptoms of poor short-term memory can be caused by preoccupation, distractions, lack of focus, and a weakened memory muscle. Sure, it gets worse as we age, but people who are overwhelmed struggle with forgetfulness at any age. Entrepreneurs certainly fit into this category.

Poor short-term memory is common and frustrating. Research has uncovered these 9 unusual ways to improve the memory. Begin with a stick of gum.

We coach and learn from another all through time, all through our lives, through our communications and interactions. In...
25/12/2018

We coach and learn from another all through time, all through our lives, through our communications and interactions. In summary, coaching is our passageway to creation, innovation, technology, and our evolution of self-improvement and advancement.

Coaching is our passageway to creation, innovation, technology, and self-improvement and advancement. Here are four different paths to ROI through coaching.

All jobs require some level of training when employees start a new role, whether that be because they are fresh to the c...
24/12/2018

All jobs require some level of training when employees start a new role, whether that be because they are fresh to the company or they are entering a new field in the organisation. For some businesses this introductory training is as far as it goes, with many showing no further commitment to their employees.

Reading time: 4 minutes. All jobs require some level of training when employees start a new role, whether that be because they are fresh to the company or they are entering a new field in the organisation. For some businesses this introductory training is as far as it goes, with many showing no furt...

As learning professionals, we want to design interventions that lead to lasting change. Shifting behaviour involves a pr...
21/12/2018

As learning professionals, we want to design interventions that lead to lasting change. Shifting behaviour involves a process that continues long after the programme finishes.

As learning professionals, we want to design interventions that lead to lasting change. Shifting behaviour involves a process that continues long after the programme finishes. Our research has shown that mature learning organisations are more successful at integrating learning and work, but they don...

In order to transform yourself as an organisation you have to know both what you want to transform yourself from and wha...
20/12/2018

In order to transform yourself as an organisation you have to know both what you want to transform yourself from and what you want to transform yourself to.

In the final installment of our ambassador round up series, we speak to Peter Casebow, CEO of Good Practice, about his thoughts on the Transformation Curve.

It would be nice if evolving into the best version of yourself happened naturally without your having to do anything. Al...
19/12/2018

It would be nice if evolving into the best version of yourself happened naturally without your having to do anything. Alas, this is not reality. Getting better, achieving more, and being perceived in a positive light will take work on your part.

Achieving more often means taking a good look at what you're doing which is holding you back.

One of the most important things companies do is hire people, and it’s still a bit of a black art. Most companies look a...
18/12/2018

One of the most important things companies do is hire people, and it’s still a bit of a black art. Most companies look at candidates job history, they call references, they give them tests, and they bring them in for interviews.

AI-based candidate assessment is now one of the fastest growing segments of HR tech, and it works.

Every Monday morning, employees come to work looking forward to being productive and driving growth, yet numerous frustr...
17/12/2018

Every Monday morning, employees come to work looking forward to being productive and driving growth, yet numerous frustrations seep into their day, and they become non-performers. What can we do to combat this?

Four things can constrain business growth and scale: the business model, business structures and systems, leadership, and culture.

If organisations want to realize the benefits of learning and development, then they'll have to encourage employees to d...
14/12/2018

If organisations want to realize the benefits of learning and development, then they'll have to encourage employees to devote time to learning and view failure in a different light.

Organizations must view failure in a different light.

The introduction of digital technologies into the workplace has brought with it a number of advantages. Businesses have ...
13/12/2018

The introduction of digital technologies into the workplace has brought with it a number of advantages. Businesses have solutions to improve productivity and reduce expenditure. Employees have greater flexibility and better tools to do their job.

However, the evidence suggests there are some downsides to the amount of technology we use in the workplace.

Reading time: 4 minutes The introduction of digital technologies into the workplace has brought with it a number of advantages. Businesses have solutions to improve productivity and reduce expenditure. Employees have greater flexibility and better tools to do their job. However, the evidence suggest...

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