Navigating growth challenges on the road to £1bn

There are 3 distinct growth plateaus organisations face on the road to £1bn. This research identifies the four common underlying reasons. And introduces the strategic and organisational behaviours required to manage effectively through them.

How-To Guides

Scenario Planning
A step by step guide to scenario planning
War Gaming
A step by step guide to competitor war‑gaming. The document captures the key frameworks to leverage and lessons learnt based on Cognosis’ 20 years of experience in the field.

value proposition

Desirability, viability & feasibility scoring in Proposition Development

Value proposition development is crucial for creating new growth engines that help businesses stay successful in an...

strategy implementation

Strategy Implementation: Common points of failure to avoid

Businesses invest time and money in strategy development: identifying where the big opportunities are, what they wish...

value proposition

The art of creating new value with proposition development

Growth-minded businesses harbour a wealth of ideas, brimming with potential for developing new products and...

business model innovation

Business Model Innovation - The case for value proposition development

Faced with unprecedented volatility, companies must keep driving business model innovation. Value proposition...

Competitor intelligence

Eyes Wide Open: Managing Uncertainty Through War-Gaming and Scenario Planning

There is no denying that the acceleration of market disruption has had major repercussions for organisations that...

Competitor intelligence

Competitor War Gaming That Works

For many, steering a business feels more like riding the rapids than taking a leisurely trip across a still, blue...

portfolio strategy

Dry January, Abstinence & Moderation – The Opportunity for Non-Alcoholic Drinks

January, the month where large numbers of us attempt to make amends for over indulging at Christmas, and where alcohol...

Our Work Was 'Highly Commended' at the 2017 MCA Awards!

UPDATE - May 2nd, 2017 We're delighted to say that we were 'Highly Commended' for our work with SABMiller in the...

business model innovation

What Should Financial Services Learn from Fintech?

The perfect storm has been brewing for a while. An industry, ripe for transformation, due to changing consumer...

business strategy

Closing the adaptability gap to drive long-term business growth

Adaptability is the ability to adjust to changes in your...

business strategy

5 good reasons to use an experienced, external strategic facilitator

Setting the strategic direction & making the right...

business strategy

4 proven ways to achieve a high-flying business growth strategy

Eavesdrop on a boardroom meeting in almost every company...