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From Silos to Systems: How CEOs Can Build a Relationship-Driven Culture

In today's fast-paced business world, agility, collaboration, and innovation aren't just buzzwords—they're necessities. Yet, so many organisations are still stuck operating in silos. The result? Wasted resources, mismatched goals, and stifled creativity. If you're a CEO or managing director, ask yourself: Can your organisation afford to stay disconnected in a world that thrives on integration?

Is There Such a Thing as a Toxic Workplace OR Just One You Don't Thrive In?

The term "toxic workplace" is thrown around, and not to be controversial… but does it really exist?

Some thrive in chaos. Others need structure. Some love high-pressure bubbles, while others feel like they're drowning. It's not toxicity. It's a mismatch.

The Silence Cost of M&A: What’s Left Unspoken Breaks Performance.

Most M&As focus on process, but the real risk sits in silence. When “we” becomes “they”, trust erodes, feedback filters, and performance quietly slips. Our latest piece explores the Bubble Bounce‑Back—the fragile post-merger moment where emotional safety makes or breaks success. What’s still unspoken in your organisation? 

Holacracy, Relationships, and Workplace Bubbles: A Future Way of Leading?

Workplaces are living, breathing ecosystems—delicate yet dynamic, interconnected yet evolving. At Cognatio Lab , we refer to these workplace ecosystems as bubbles. Some are strong, adaptable, and capable of expanding to embrace change. Others are rigid, fragile, and burst under pressure. The relationships within these bubbles determine whether they thrive, survive, or collapse.

Employee Engagement Isn't Dead. It's Just Grown Up.

Employee engagement isn't dead. But it has grown up.

And guess what? It was never about ping-pong tables.
If you're still running the old playbook—perks, pulse surveys, platitudes—you're quietly losing your best people.

The Fawn Response at Work: When People-Pleasing Becomes a Survival Strategy

We celebrate team players and quiet high performers.
But what if that endless helpfulness is a trauma response in disguise?
The fawn response is silently shaping your culture.
And not in the way you think.

Unleashing the Power of Teamwork
Sherol Spears Sherol Spears

Unleashing the Power of Teamwork

In today’s fast-paced corporate landscape, innovation and seamless collaboration are essential for success. Organisation and Relationship Systems Coaching (ORSC) offers a pioneering approach that redefines how teams connect, collaborate, and excel.

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What is Company Culture?
Sherol Spears Sherol Spears

What is Company Culture?

In today’s digital era, defined by rapid transformation and global competition, products and services often take the spotlight. Yet, behind every successful business lies an equally vital force: workplace culture.

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