What We Do

We provide products and services for successful problem solving.

  • We help technology dependent companies plot their way through complex pathways to deliver on their objectives.

  • We so this with our proven systematic methods and software.

  • Our class–leading multi criteria software and unique, industry specific ideas generation software gives us a unique advantage.

We have built up an exceptional track record and Client list.

We can reduce the time you spend on front end and feasibility studies. This saves not just time, but money. The return on investment is typically 3 to 10 fold. With better quality ideas and more robust evaluation, revisiting a study is a thing of the past. Get through technical reviews and funding authorities with ease. All in all, we help to make your life easier.

About Us

We were formed in 2008 and are based in Reading, UK. We have satellite offices in Cumbria, Washington DC and Denver.

All our staff are degree qualified in science, engineering or the arts and several have over 30 years experience in the nuclear industry - primarily clean up and decommissioning.

Where we can help

Do you use brainstorming to generate options?

If you do, then we can turbocharge your sessions. Traditional brainstorming is not very effective. We can help you generate many more ideas and crucial many better ideas.

Do you use a spreadsheet for multi criteria decision analysis (MCDA)?

If you do then your evaluations are not robust enough to withstand scrutiny. You cannot carry out all the sensitivity analysis required and you will not be basing the results on a mathematically underpinned theory. We can help make your evaluations much more robust so they can stand up to the most detailed review.


Key Personnel

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Paula James

BSc (Hons) Chemistry.

Director

Paula has 30 years’ experience of large, complex programmes in the Private and Government sector covering both technical and managerial roles. She is experienced in program management, prioritization, front-end evaluation and data management. After 20 years at Sellafield, and 3 years at Aldermaston (AWE), Paula setup Cogentus with Ian Seed to deliver to clients in the UK, US and Canada. She is a major contributor to the development and update of the Cogentus Idea Catalog.

Contact

Email: pjames@cogentus.co.uk

Mobile/Cell: +44 (0) 787 282 5028

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Ian Seed

MBA, BSc (Hons) Chemical Engineering.

Director

Ian has 30 years’ experience in the UK and US Nuclear industry. He is particularly interested in discovering and promulgating new ideas for cross-industry innovation. He has developed software for decision making involving multiple stakeholders (Smart Decisions) and for Idea Generation (Idea Catalog). He has also written two supporting books: “Successful Problem Solving” and “Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis Best Practice Guide”. He is an experienced facilitator and has engaged with top management teams on numerous international assignments.

Contact

Email: iseed@cogentus.co.uk

Mobile/Cell: +44 (0) 787 282 5027


Client List


Offices

UK. Suite 17, Projection West, Merchants Place, Reading, Berkshire. RG1 1ET. Tel: 01189 505927

UK. 29a Oxford Street, Workington, Cumbria. CA14 2AL. Tel: 01189 505927

US. 1101, 30th St NW, Washington, DC 20007. Tel: 202-833-2565

US. 1411 Wynkoop Street, Unit 905, Denver, CO 80202. Tel: 202-833-2565