What We Do

Cognitive Policy Works is both an educational center that provides professional trainings to people in politics and a research/consulting firm that analyzes the workings of the political mind for nonprofits and social businesses.  We’re a team of experts in political behavior and social change with a powerful combination of skills ranging from psychology and linguistics to media studies and strategic planning.

At the heart of our work is an understanding of human thought and behavior.  We analyze cognitive frames, conceptual metaphors, moral worldviews, cultural narratives, and other aspects of political thought to demonstrate the significance of understanding how the mind works in social and political contexts.  Unlike other organizations that work in this area, we seek to share our knowledge in the form of practical steps taken by practitioners to incorporate these insights into their daily work.  In other words, we focus on the process (how to change what you’re doing) instead of merely providing products (in the form of reports and articles).  This sets us apart from the standard think tank or consulting firm.

We seek to empower nonprofit leaders and grassroots activists alike, through innovative marketing models inspired by the open source software movement.  Our goal is to develop new “best practices” and make them widely available to advocates of progressive social change as they face the major challenges of the 21st Century.

Check out these additional links to learn more:

• Cognitive Policy

• Cognitive Toolbox

• Consulting Services

• Planning Tools

• Training Workshops

• Psychology and Politics

• Reports and Strategy Briefs