Are you too close to spot the waste and missed opportunities holding your business back? When Elon Musk was tasked with rooting out inefficiency in the U.S. government, it made waves—and for good reason. Imagine what an objective, fresh eye could reveal in your organisation. This article explores how a smart outside view can supercharge
You're in the hot seat. The Chancellor's latest budget has landed, and that National Insurance hike for employers is staring you in the face. Suddenly, the pressure's on to trim the fat, find efficiencies, and – God forbid – consider redundancies. But before you reach for the axe and start swinging, ask yourself this: are
Let's be honest, "business transformation" gets thrown around like confetti at a wedding. But what does it really mean? Is it just another trendy term consultants use to justify hefty fees? Or is there genuine substance behind the hype? You see, many businesses fall into the trap of thinking transformation is simply about implementing a
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Imagine you're running a café. Two customers walk in. The first asks for a black coffee and grabs it to go. The second lounges in, orders a latte, and stays for 30 minutes, enjoying the atmosphere. They both leave with a coffee, but are they both there for the same reason? Of course not. The
Let's be honest. The UK management consulting scene is stuck in the past and is ripe for disruption. Businesses today face a barrage of challenges – rapid technological shifts, economic turbulence, evolving customer demands – yet too often, traditional consultancies serve up the same old solutions. We're talking generic strategies, theoretical frameworks, and PowerPoint presentations
Is the UK's £18 billion management consulting industry merely an Emperor's New Clothes scenario? Dive into the provocative insights that challenge the effectiveness of billion-pound strategies. Click the link below to read the article: The £18 Billion Blind Spot - Is Management Consulting Broken in the UK
COGENT Executive is immensely proud to announce that we have been selected as Ecosystem Partner with CGI for the UK Government’s Cabinet Office Strategic Delivery Partner programme. The five-year contract is valued at £100 million. The contract will partner with the CO Digital function to deliver a range of digital, data and technology services and
The Chief Transformation Officer: Navigating New Frontiers in Business Evolution In an era marked by relentless change, the Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO) stands at the helm, guiding enterprises through the turbulent waters of digital disruption, cultural shifts, and market volatility. As we've previously discussed, the significance of the CTrO has surged, underscoring a strategic
Riding the Waves of Change: The Rise of the Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO) In today's dynamic business environment, merely staying afloat isn't enough. Companies must be agile, proactive, and constantly evolve to navigate the ever-changing currents of disruption and innovation. This is where the Chief Transformation Officer (CTrO) emerges as a critical figure in the
