“Knowledge is power.” It’s one of those phrases that gets repeated so often it slips by unquestioned. But it’s wrong. Knowledge—on its own—does nothing. It just sits there. Static. Inert. Waiting. The real power lies in how knowledge is applied, organised, and acted upon. That’s when things move. That’s when impact is made. That’s when […]
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How the Big Firms Sell Illusions and Bill for Failure For decades, the world’s largest management consultancies—McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, and the rest of the usual suspects—have positioned themselves as indispensable to corporate success. CEOs, desperate for strategic clarity, turn to these firms for their glossy PowerPoints and highly paid wisdom. But strip away the
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Credit to Val Matthews for sparking the conversation with their recent post on the challenges facing the consulting industry. It’s a discussion worth expanding, because what we’re witnessing isn’t just a rough patch—it’s a fundamental shift in what businesses expect from their advisors. For decades, management consulting has been a powerhouse industry—prestigious, highly profitable, and
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Well, it’s that time of year. The nation’s crowned its new celebrity king of the jungle, the Christmas markets are bustling despite the recent weather, and Chris Rea is on his long drive home. But amidst the festive cheer, for executives, this is also the season of reflection. 2024 is almost in the rear-view mirror,
From Reflection to Resolution: How Will You Lead in 2025? Read More »
It’s late November, and I’ve already heard it: “Let’s revisit this in the New Year.” Sound familiar? Suddenly, the whole of December is written off. Meetings deferred, decisions shelved, and opportunities kicked into 2025. But here’s the question: why? What’s so sacred about December that it becomes a no-go zone for action? Let’s be honest.
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When Donald Trump enlisted Elon Musk to dissect the inner workings of the U.S. government, it raised eyebrows and sparked debate, and for good reason. Musk’s role in the government cleanup effort speaks to something companies should be pondering, too. What if we could view inefficiency with the outsider’s fresh eye, stripping away internal politics
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You’re in the hot seat. The Chancellor’s latest budget has landed, and that National Insurance hike for employers is staring you in the face. Suddenly, the pressure’s on to trim the fat, find efficiencies, and – God forbid – consider redundancies. But before you reach for the axe and start swinging, ask yourself this: are
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Let’s be honest, “business transformation” gets thrown around like confetti at a wedding. But what does it really mean? Is it just another trendy term consultants use to justify hefty fees? Or is there genuine substance behind the hype? You see, many businesses fall into the trap of thinking transformation is simply about implementing a
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Imagine you’re running a café. Two customers walk in. The first asks for a black coffee and grabs it to go. The second lounges in, orders a latte, and stays for 30 minutes, enjoying the atmosphere. They both leave with a coffee, but are they both there for the same reason? Of course not. The