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We cut through complexity and uncertainty. We unlock the power of honesty and transparency by using evidence and rich detail in our storytelling. Cogent Content will show how to develop a distinct written, verbal and visual identity and speak like you really speak.
Driving tips from Dad
Our daily business activities are consumed by emails but what is the carbon cost of our online habits? Hitting ‘Reply All’ is just one of the bad habits we address in our latest blog alongside some smart tips for eco-friendly emails to save time, energy, and the planet!
Virtual meetings are here to stay. We just need to get over it, and get better at it.
Virtual meetings aren’t a temporary fix. They’re here to stay, and we’ve just got to get better at them. Read our latest blog to discover resources and practical tips to help maximise the potential of virtual meetings.
Hit ‘DELETE’ for a happy holiday
We all work hard. We deserve our holidays. Readers will be familiar with the proverb, “All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” Taking a break is essential for both mind and body. It’s a vital opportunity to destress. So why do we find the business of going on holiday so stressful? And what can be done about it?
Minutes are kept, hours are lost
We all spend far too much time 'in meetings', and some of these meetings can prove challenging. Here are some thoughts on improving the effectiveness of your meetings and increasing the chances of reaching a 'good' decision before you enter the meeting room.
Are you living on the edge?
We all regularly encounter people who seem wired most of the time. This frame of mind often results in jumping to the wrong conclusions and poor decision making. Or, to put it more kindly, actions based on beliefs that are not grounded in sound data and thoughtful analysis.
A walk in the woods
A couple of years ago I did a little exploring around Lake Vyrnwy in mid-Wales. Lake Vyrnwy is a reservoir constructed in the 1880s to supply drinking water supply to Liverpool.
The onion explained
The first step on the journey to overcoming this fear is to ‘know thyself’ and how your personal values and beliefs overlap with those of your organisation, project team, club or social group.
The magic number
The Roman philosopher, Cicero, said more than 2000 years ago that a good speech should contain 3 things – technique, substance and passion.
S***ting on your future
The world is getting hotter. Human activity is to blame. The problem is accelerating; but for some bizarre reason we seem powerless to act.
Archive
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October 2021
- 5 Oct 2021 Driving tips from Dad 5 Oct 2021
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September 2021
- 7 Sep 2021 Virtual meetings are here to stay. We just need to get over it, and get better at it. 7 Sep 2021
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August 2021
- 4 Aug 2021 Hit ‘DELETE’ for a happy holiday 4 Aug 2021
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July 2021
- 1 Jul 2021 Minutes are kept, hours are lost 1 Jul 2021
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May 2021
- 28 May 2021 Are you living on the edge? 28 May 2021
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April 2021
- 16 Apr 2021 A walk in the woods 16 Apr 2021
- 15 Apr 2021 The onion explained 15 Apr 2021
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October 2019
- 17 Oct 2019 The magic number 17 Oct 2019
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September 2019
- 20 Sep 2019 S***ting on your future 20 Sep 2019
Good people
Check out these links to some of our favourite businesses and organisations. Here you’ll find a mix of legislatures, commercial companies, think tanks, NGOs and gurus who share data, analysis and insight about society and where we might be heading.