YOUR IMPROVED STRATEGY

In times of turmoil, the danger lies not in the turmoil,
but in facing it with yesterday's logic.
PETER DRUCKER

Stress Testing provides a clear, unbiased overview of your organization,
eliminating blind spots and wishful thinking.
Your business success relies upon accurate risk assessment.

RED TEAMING : TUNNEL VISION • GROUP THINK • ANCHORING • CONFIRMATION BIAS • OTHER COGNITIVE BIASES

Red Teaming :

Confronts these forces of human conditioning by giving credence to employees who are opposed to a current business practice within their organization. Understanding these perspectives allows an organization to overcome these cultural biases, improving team cohesiveness & efficiency.

PROPER PLANNING PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE

Cosmos assists organizations in Red Teaming by leveraging social engineering tactics, as well as physical/application/network penetration testing, to shore up defenses and secure your business interests.

STRATEGY EXECUTION :

~60% of business strategies are executed unsuccessfully. According to Harvard Business Review, the most brilliant strategy is worthless if not properly executed. In their article, “Balanced Scorecard,” Kaplan & Norton estimate that only 5% of employees thoroughly understand their company’s strategy. STRATEGY CREATION ≠ EXECUTION. That’s where we come in. Cosmos helps our clients implement a transparent four-step strategy execution model. Frontline managers prefer our model, given its unique ability to quickly improve performance and garner customer satisfaction, while providing a safe way for workers to improve existing procedures.

MANAGING CONFLICT :

No organization is free from conflict. Teams become successful by limiting negativity and promoting safe, constructive dialogue. Properly managed conflicts substantially improve group outcomes. DISPUTES: IDENTIFY & MANAGE Workplace conflicts are natural – especially in today’s market. Employees vie to demonstrate their comparative value, which can lead to disputes among team members. As such, having an ombudsman to facilitate durable agreement is essential.

RED TEAMING

TUNNEL VISION

GROUP THINK

ANCHORING

CONFIRMATION BIAS

OTHER COGNITIVE BIASES

Red Teaming : Conquers competition, challenges current business practices & identifies missed opportunities. Understanding these perspectives allows your organization to improve team cohesiveness & effectiveness. Red teaming creates an environment of empowerment to make smart decisions, making success happen.

PROPER PLANNING PREVENTS POOR PERFORMANCE : Cosmos assists organizations in Red Teaming by leveraging social engineering tactics, as well as physical/application/network penetration testing, to shore up defenses and secure your business interests.

STRATEGY EXECUTION

60% of business strategies are executed unsuccessfully. Harvard Business Review warns that the most brilliant strategy is worthless if not properly executed. In “Balanced Scorecard,” Kaplan & Norton estimate that only 5% of employees thoroughly understand their company’s strategy, which explains why successful execution is nearly impossible.

STRATEGY CREATION ≠ EXECUTION : Cosmos helps our clients implement a transparent four-step strategy execution model. Frontline managers prefer this model, given its unique ability to quickly improve team performance and garner customer satisfaction, while providing an action plan for workers to improve existing procedures.

MANAGING CONFLICT

No organization is free from conflict. Teams become successful by limiting negativity and promoting safe, constructive dialogue. Properly managed conflicts substantially improve group outcomes.

DISPUTES: IDENTIFY & MANAGE : An Ombudsman resolves workplace conflicts. An Ombudsman is a specially trained, neutral, confidential professional who investigates complaints and mediates fair settlements to create a safe space, improving work relationships by facilitating durable solutions.

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