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The Future of Consulting: Preparing for the New Norm

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The Future of Consulting: Preparing for the New Norm

Explore 3 developing industry trends and learn about essential skills and tools for consultants to succeed in the new norm.

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  • 3 Hot Topics in Consulting

  • 8 Trending Consulting Services

  • 5 Essential Consulting Skills for Next-gen Consultants

  • 4 Practical Consulting Tools

The consulting industry stands at a pivotal juncture.

With the rise of AI, consultants face challenges in their traditional roles but also witness opportunities for innovation. In addition, consultants are challenged by the growing need from clients to deliver tangible results. Moreover, pressing issues such as sustainability, digital transformation, and organizational change are reshaping business priorities, creating heightened demand for specialized expertise. As the industry navigates these trends, consultants must adapt swiftly to stay relevant.

In this guide, we will first present 3 developing trends shaping the future of the consulting industry. We then introduce 8 consulting services that are frequently inquired by corporate clients. Afterwards, we present 5 essential consulting skills and offer 4 practical tools to help you better prepare for the new era of consulting.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Will consultants be replaced by AI? The big question has seen continuous debate since applications of generative AI were introduced. Meanwhile, consulting clients increasingly favor value-based pricing models and are putting more emphasis on execution over strategy recommendations.

Consulting services in AI, digital transformation, agile adoption, cybersecurity and change management are highly sought after by clients racing to build lasting advantages in the digital age. Meanwhile, M&A, supply chain and sustainability consulting are also gaining popularity.

To better tackle diverse challenges, consultants should work on their specialized knowledge, digital fluency, creative thinking, interpersonal skills, and cross-cultural understanding.

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