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About Cognitus

Cognitus has been in business since 1991, at the cutting-edge of developments in simulation-based strategy.

Our core skill set is system dynamics - a simulation toolset and a strategy support methodology. Cognitus has an international reputation for innovation in our field.

Value Cycle Dynamics™ (VCD) is Cognitus' own practical approach to applying system dynamics in strategy development.

Leadership and Innovation

Cognitus recycles our client experience and knowledge through the development of innovative products and services to improve the impact and effectiveness of VCD for all our clients.

Industry sector knowledge and skills

Cognitus has experience in many industry sectors and we are comfortable to operate in most business environments. We have particular in-depth knowledge of the following sectors:

Oil & Gas
Construction and Building Materials
Utilities - water, electricity, rail
Pharmaceuticals
Agrochemicals
General Manufacturing
Financial Services
Telecommunications
Health Care
Defence
Public Agencies

Specific application knowledge and skills

Cognitus has experience of modelling to support all of the following needs:

Strategy Development and Testing
Market Dynamics
CRM Dynamics
Product Life Cycle Dynamics
Strategic Portfolio Management
Manufacturing and Supply Chain Logistics
Project Dynamics
Human Resource Dynamics
Asset Management Dynamics
Value-based Management
Knowledge Management
Performance Management - Balanced Score Cards

Process knowledge and skills

Cognitus consultants have skills across all aspects of practical VCD implementation, including:

Issue Structuring & Knowledge Capture
Model Conceptualisation
Technical SD Modelling
ValueSims™ and Learning Environments
Training - Design and Delivery
Individual & Group Competence Development

Cognitus’ directors and consultants also have many years experience of using other strategy tools and techniques in blue chip companies. This broad appreciation enables us continuously to position VCD relative to real client needs.

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People and network

Cognitus operates through an international network of independent, world-class strategy simulation practitioners, in the UK, Europe, USA and Australasia.

The attributes of Cognitus’ associates include, and go far beyond, strong technical strategy modelling skills. In particular, all Cognitus' associates have extensive business strategy consulting experience across a variety of industries.

Cognitus' International network

Cognitus has an international network of associated companies in the UK, Europe, USA and Australasia. We welcome new approaches from suitably qualified and competent practitioners in our field.

Qualified SD practitioners: Contact Cognitus to register your background and interests.

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