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.

New Zealand: Wellington - Leading Through Complexity


Event Start: 21 Jun 2010      Event Finish: 21 Jun 2010

A new simplicity

This seminar will provide a basic introduction to complexity theory in human systems and introduce participants to some core methods and approaches.  It is based on the award winning work of Dave Snowden and is relevant for executives in the public and private sectors who need to understand the theory and application of new complexity-based approaches to strategy.

There are 6 available seats left at this seminar.

Venue:  The Parliamentary Library (at the far end of the Parliamentary complex on the corner of Hill Street and Molesworth Street.)

Price:  NZD 495

Available Discounts

For Practitioners who would like a refresher on CE methods, we are offering 15% discount off the course fees.

If you enrol a group of three or more people, one additional person gets to attend the course free of charge.

Academics and students who haven't been accredited will receive a 15% discount on course fees.

(Note: discounts are not cumulative)

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