At Cognitive Talent Solutions, we have always believed that the true power of an organization lies within its people and the networks they create. We are proud to announce that we have officially joined the Network-First Manifesto, strengthening our commitment to designing and delivering Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) solutions that are transparent, ethical, and people-centered.
The Network-First Manifesto unites organizations, researchers, and technology providers around a shared vision for how networks should be understood and supported in the modern workplace. It outlines eight guiding principles that shape how ONA should be practiced — principles we fully embrace and integrate into our products, services, and collaborations:
1. The Network Advantage
We recognize that informal networks, alongside formal structures, are the true engines of collaboration, innovation, and resilience. Through our ONA solutions, we elevate the voices and influence of informal leaders and connectors across organizations.
2. People-First Design
Our technology enhances — never replaces — human interaction. Every tool we build is designed to protect individual autonomy and to nurture belonging, psychological safety, and inclusion.
3. Transparency and Consent
We uphold the highest standards of transparency and ethical data use. Individuals have the right to understand how network data are used, and organizations must ensure informed consent, responsible governance, and anonymity where appropriate.
4. Aggregation Over Surveillance
We reject invasive monitoring. Our ONA tools focus on aggregated patterns to deliver actionable insights, never to surveil or target individuals for unethical purposes.
5. Interoperability and Collaboration
Networks thrive through connection — so does our ecosystem. We advocate for interoperability, shared standards, and open collaboration with other ONA vendors and partners to maximize collective impact.
6. Network Literacy for All
We believe that network thinking should be accessible to everyone — from executives to front-line employees. We actively promote education and practical resources to build understanding and empower informed action.
7. Enabling Decentralization at Scale
Our solutions support organizational models that are adaptive, trust-based, and scalable. We help organizations enable self-management, distributed leadership, and resilient decision-making.
8. Collaborative Freedom
We champion a world where people are free to work on what matters most to them, with collaborators who inspire them, from anywhere and at any time — aligning personal purpose with organizational purpose.
Our Commitment
By aligning with the Network-First Manifesto, Cognitive Talent Solutions reaffirms our dedication to responsible innovation and ethical network insights. We are excited to collaborate with our clients, partners, and fellow signatories to shape a more connected, transparent, and human-centered world of work.
Learn more about the Network-First Manifesto and join the movement: https://networkfirstmanifesto.com/
Together, let’s unlock the true potential of networks.