We collaborate with both individuals and organizations to define their goals and objectives, mitigate the barriers to those goals, and put in place the conditions that will manifest their desired reality. The attainment of our personal goals is often thwarted by our attachments or conditions we have on the world outside of ourselves. We create barriers for ourselves through the way in which we identify with our environment. Other times we have a clear vision of our desired reality, but are not sure what needs to be done to get there, or how to even get started. As our client, we partner with you to envision your desired state, and the steps necessary to get you there. Our Personal Coaching services help individuals to realize their goals by understanding the implications of their thoughts and actions on their success. Through Wisdom, Ethics, and Mindfulness, we provide our clients with the critical orientation necessary for a successful, happy life. Organizations are constantly responding to challenges and opportunities as they work toward their objectives. To achieve desired outcomes, organizations must not only be aligned with strategy, they must be able to diagnose and mitigate the underlying problems that hinder success. What’s more, they must be able to determine if opportunities are congruent with their strategy. This is enabled by a thorough analysis of the presenting symptoms, and the implications they have for the organization as a whole. The objective of our Organizational Consulting Services is to collaborate with teams and their leaders so to better understand their Strategy and how to facilitate its congruency with the organization’s Structure, Processes, and People Systems. With this, both threats and opportunities are identified. We then work with our clients to arrive at particular solutions or interventions that will mitigate the barriers and capitalize on their strengths, leading them on the path to continued success. Personal Coaching
In addition to offering traditional coaching services as listed below, we offer mindfulness training to support the efforts of our clients. Principled in Wisdom, Ethics, and Mindfulness, Insight (Vipassana) Meditation increases the value of the coaching relationship by improving the client’s focus, awareness, and confidence as they work toward their goals. Meditation is known to have many benefits to the practitioner; among them are increased focus, reduced anxiety, and increased productivity. We work with you to identify your goals, mitigate barriers, and create a plan of action leading to your desired outcomes. Services
Gap Analysis- The gap between where you want to be and where you currently are is analyzed. This equips us with the knowledge of what conditions need to be present for you to reach your goals. Mind Mapping- This is a visual representation of brainstorming. It allows for central ideas to be connected to branches of associated topics allowing for critical inquiry of ideas and plans of action. Goal Setting- To be successful, your agenda should be comprised of the tasks that create the conditions needed for the attainment of your goals. Time Management- Learn how to have a healthy balance between your work and home life. Honing these skills will allow for you to get more productivity out of your day, whatever that might be. It is YOUR time; YOU should be in control of it. Interpersonal Communication- The benefits of honing these skills are virtually limitless. From dealing with conflict appropriately to manifesting your dreams, the ability to communicate to others effectively and listen to what others have to say is a catalyst to achieving your goals and a more fulfilling life. Mindfulness Training- There are a multitude of benefits realized by those who regularly practice meditation. Among them are confidence, peace of mind, and focus; these in there own right are critical for achieving goals. The practice of meditation provides for the practitioner an awareness that exists between the stimulus and response. It allows for our thoughts, actions, and words to be in line with wisdom and ethics—what needs to be done, and how it should be done. Organizational Consulting
Organizations are constantly responding to threats and opportunities related to their strategy or vision. To achieve desired outcomes, organizations or teams must not only be able to discern the underlying problem through the symptoms they are experiencing, they must also be agile in their response, and able to determine if opportunities are in line with their strategy. Cognitions collaborates with executives and team leaders to understand their barriers and opportunities through assessment and analysis. We then partner with our clients to arrive at particular solutions that will provide congruency among the organization’s Strategy, Structure, Processes, and People Systems. Services
Organizational Assessments- Organizational assessments are conducted in various ways. Effectively, they serve as a snapshot of the organization or group, and provide for its members feedback in regards to the organization’s current state relating to its desired outcomes and productivity. This is a critical component of understanding the underlying problems being experienced. Diagnosis- Upon reviewing the assessments, we arrive at solutions specifically designed for the barriers your group is experiencing. As organizational development practitioners, we do not blindly grab for solutions from our toolbox; we understand the implications of misaligned interventions, and work with our customers to ensure the solution identified is well suited for their particular issues. If we don’t have the answers, we are committed to finding them for you! Strategy Alignment- Regardless of the successes an organization experiences, the strategy that has gotten them to where they are is not necessarily the strategy that will get them to where they want to be. The Cognitions team has a profound understanding of the implications misalignment can have on your organization. We partner with our clients so to better understand the implications of their strategy on the other components of the organization (structure, processes, and people systems). And additionally, how these components of the organization can lead to undesired results if they are incongruent. With this understanding, we work with you to achieve congruency and agility in all aspects of your organization. Process Analysis and Mapping- This is a visual representation of the functions of the organization. This service allows for executives and team leaders to better understand the relationship between tasks and organizational contributions. A solid understanding of the tasks their team members complete in order to produce for the organization is crucial in allowing for best practices to be sustained. Additionally, mapping of organizational processes allows for the honing of standard procedures and the effective and efficient transfer of this proprietary knowledge to team members. Mindfulness Training (Insight Meditation)
Insight or Vipassana meditation developed from the teachings of the Buddha approximately 500 BCE. Although a pillar of Buddhist practice, meditation itself is secular in nature; persons from any religious or philosophical background can benefit from practicing meditation. Meditation helps us to quiet the mind for a more critical orientation with ourselves; it allows for the practitioner to observe his or her own thoughts and actions with concentration, focus, and intent. Meditation provides for practitioners peace of mind, emotional balance, and critical thinking skills that serve to sustain equanimity and compassion in their daily lives. It is a means by which through observing ourselves in our true essence, we create a more productive, fulfilling life. For the individual and organizations alike, meditation can serve to mitigate barriers and manifest desired outcomes by allowing practitioners to respond more skillfully to the many challenges the day throws at them. This is achieved through Wisdom, Ethics, and Mindfulness—the principle teachings of the Buddha’s Noble Eightfold Path.
