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4 October 2024

Boosting Microsoft Copilot Adoption: Transformation through Practical Guidance and Community Engagement

Learn how to increase Copilot for Microsoft 365 adoption through practical guidance, real-world examples, and fostering a community of practice. 

Change Management Behavior Change

5 September 2024

Accelerating Transformation: How to Activate Change at Speed Using Behavioral Tactics

Discover how to drive rapid change with behavioral tactics. Learn about actions that can boost transformation outcomes by as much as 400% in just four weeks.

Change Management Behavior Change

23 February 2024

How do you shape a GenAI mindset?

To realise the value of GenAI it's not enough to create experiences that build adoption. Organizations should also focus on developing a GenAI mindset.

Change Management Behavior Change

19 October 2023

ChatGPT - What you should do next

There's so much buzz about ChatGPT, but how can you assist your organization in adopting it safely and ethically? Chief Strategy Officer, Colin Sloman discusses how Cognician can help.

Change Management Behavior Change

18 July 2023

Change Made Easy

Why is change so hard? And how can it be made easy? In this thought-provoking blog post, our Chief Strategy Officer, Colin Sloman, delves into the challenges of change and offers insights on how to make it easier. Drawing on his expertise in change management, transformational change, and behavioral science, Colin shares captivating stories of both failures and successes in the realm of change. Join him as he explores the evolution of change and its ongoing impact on organizations. 

Change Management Behavior Change

17 March 2023

It's as Simple as A, B, ... (and C)

"How do you know when real change has occurred?" This is a question our Chief Strategy Officer, Colin Sloman, has asked many times. Colin shares his thoughts on using A/B Testing and data to deliver meaningful results that track change in large organizations. 

Behavior Change

24 January 2023

Change is a doing sport

Practice drives progress, making change a doing sport. Colin Sloman suggests an approach to learning that involves more than just knowing, but also understanding, reflecting, and practicing to bring about lasting change. 

Behavior Change

13 December 2022

2020s, the Coming of Age of HR. No, Really!

The 2020s mark the beginning of a new era for Human Resources. Colin Sloman examines the future 'Decade of HR' and the transition from administration to talent management, recruitment, and retention. What does today's workforce need and how will HR fare moving forward in addressing these needs? 

Behavior Change

15 November 2022

Cloud Adoption: Change Their Behavior or Change Your Mind

Change begins with planning and processes, but it starts with people. Colin Sloman explores what will be needed for people to adapt to and adopt the migration to cloud technology.

Behavior Change

25 October 2022

​​Delivering Transformative Change – Engaging One Mind at a Time

Is transformative change just another buzzword losing its buzz? Colin Sloman discusses how transformative change becomes more than just a phrase, but a reality.

Behavior Change

6 September 2022

Change Hearts, Minds, and Actions Through Activation. Here's How:

Cognician co-founder Patrick Kayton discusses our unique approach to behavior change. And how it can improve your change initiatives.

Behavior Change

18 August 2022

Hybrid Workplace Success Relies on Leaders. What Can We Do to Make Sure They Succeed?

Hybrid working is the future. It's crucial to equip leaders to get it right. Colin Sloman discusses how Cognician can help.

Behavior Change

15 February 2022

Three Ways Mentoring Can Activate Teams Success [For Leaders]

How do you become an effective mentor to your team? This article discusses three actions you can take as a leader.


Leading Change Behavior Change

28 December 2021

Does Social Interaction Improve Learning Outcomes?

We review the work of  Zhang et al. (2017) to show that social engagement is vital in completing online learning programs. 

Team Transformation Behavior Change

14 December 2021

The Powerful Role of Reflection in Activating Behavior Change

What is the best way to learn? This article explores the crucial importance of reflection in learning outcomes.

Behavior Change Activate Behavior Change

25 November 2021

How to Track the Impact of a Cybersecurity Training Program

Tracking the impact of a training program comes back to the fundamentals of learning: Does the program activate behavior change within your teams?

Change Management Behavior Change

13 August 2021

What Makes a Leader Successful at Activating Change?

It takes a great leader to change behaviors in any organization. But what are the qualities of a leader who successfully activates change?

Change Management Leading Change

6 July 2021 | Feature

What Are the Three Steps to Successful Behavior Change?

Successful behavior change can be simple, if done correctly. Here, we cover three steps needed to activate behavior change.

Change Management

1 April 2021 | Opinion Piece

Why Manners are Key to Driving Change at Work

Manners play an important role in building trust, and trust is instrumental when it comes to driving behavior change at work.

Change Management

24 March 2021 | Expert Q&A

The Quest for Change: Why Replicating Excellence is Key

When it comes to behavior change, should you be fixing issues or trying to replicate success? Find out in this Q&A with Dr Mark Houghton.

Change Management