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Why People Resist Black Friday: A Behavioural Science Perspective

Black Friday is one of the clearest annual examples of behavioural design in action. Scarcity, urgency, social proof and reward cues all combine to create a powerful surge of buying. Yet every year, many people actively avoid it. Some opt out quietly. Some push back loudly. Others reinvent the day entirely. So why does this […]

Co-Active Leadership at St George’s: Stories of Change, Courage and Culture Shift

     Co-active leadership is reshaping how people see themselves, their teams, and the systems they work within, and nowhere is this more evident than at St George’s. The programme’s impact becomes clear the moment you hear Steven’s story. His reflection stopped the room: “This programme helped me see myself differently as a leader, more reflective, […]

Stop Smoking App: How Stop For Life Helps You Quit for Good

Introducing our new stop smoking app! StopForLife app brings together evidence-based tools, behavioural insights and digital convenience to support you in quitting smoking once and for all. Why a quit smoking app matters Smoking remains one of the UK’s leading preventable causes of illness and premature death. Traditional services are vital, but many people need […]

Why Health System Innovation Needs Creativity, Not More Scale-Up

Health system innovation has become an urgent priority for England, and the NHS Long Term Plan, paired with the new £85 million Innovate UK competition, makes one thing clear: we cannot solve today’s pressures with yesterday’s thinking. Rising demand, workforce shortages, and widening inequalities are pushing the system to its breaking point. This moment requires […]

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