EDGE is Cognosis’ programme of research and development shedding fresh light on the practical links between strategy, engagement and business performance.

Leadership falls short: Only 14% of managers strongly agree their leader is strategically effective. Even less, 9% say their leader team is effective. And just 10% say their organisation’s culture supports effective strategy execution.

Culture has consequences: Strategically effective organisations take culture seriously, manage it explicitly, track it regularly, and emphasise collaboration and creativity in their strategy making.

Challenge is good for you: Over 60% of managers agree that challenge during the strategy process leaders to: better ideas (66%), a better understanding of strategy (64%), greater ownership of strategy (62%), stronger commitment and sharper execution (61%).