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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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?
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.
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.
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.