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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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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.

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

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

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

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

Let’s be honest. The UK management consulting scene is stuck in the past and is ripe for disruption. Businesses today face a barrage of challenges – rapid technological shifts, economic turbulence, evolving customer demands – yet too often, traditional consultancies serve up the same old solutions. We’re talking generic strategies, theoretical frameworks, and PowerPoint presentations