Today's Management Consulting Pulse
FTI Consulting steers Trinseo through Chapter 11 with $2B debt cut and $183M financing
FTI Consulting has been engaged to manage Trinseo's Chapter 11 restructuring, aiming to reduce debt by $2 billion and secure a $183 million financing package to sustain operations. In Q1, Trinseo reported $725 million in revenue while narrowing its net loss to $116 million.
OpenAI Teams With Accenture and TCS to Speed Global Codex AI Rollout
OpenAI announced a partnership with consulting powerhouses Accenture and Tata Consultancy Services to fast‑track the global rollout of its Codex AI coding platform. The collaboration embeds OpenAI experts in client firms and leverages the consultants' integration capabilities, aiming to move Codex from pilot projects to enterprise‑wide deployments.
Value Creation Shifts to Small Teams, AI Ends Billable Hour
I’m honored to be the inaugural guest on my friend and longtime collaborator Ron Boire’s new podcast, Lead with Purpose. Our conversation (cut down from almost 3 hours of recording, if you can believe it) covers all manner of things:...
Stable Kernel Rolls Out Bespoke CDP Services for Fortune 500 Marketers
Stable Kernel, an Atlanta‑based digital‑transformation firm, announced a new line of custom Customer Data Platform (CDP) services built specifically for Fortune 500 marketing organizations. The offering promises real‑time data unification and activation, allowing marketers to personalize experiences at enterprise scale.
MainSquare Introduces Structured ‘Layer 2’ Execution Model to Boost Private‑Equity Portfolio Returns
MainSquare, a value‑creation operating partner, unveiled a new layered execution discipline designed to tighten post‑deal governance and drive EBITDA growth. Founder Mario Damasceno argues the model plugs the “messy middle” where strategic intent often stalls, a shift that could reshape...
BCG Expands Google Cloud Tie‑Up to Scale Gemini AI, Targeting Billions in Client Impact
Boston Consulting Group announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate enterprise‑wide adoption of Gemini AI agents. The collaboration, unveiled at Cloud Next ’26, promises to move clients beyond pilot projects and deliver billions of dollars in measurable impact.
Parsons Q3 2025 Earnings Show 14% Revenue Rise on Engineering-Consulting Demand and New Federal Wins
Parsons Corp. reported a 14% year‑over‑year revenue increase to $6.4‑$6.5 billion for Q3 2025, powered by an 18% jump in critical‑infrastructure revenue and four new contracts exceeding $100 million. The firm trimmed its total‑revenue outlook to a 4% decline when a confidential...
Reinvent Processes, Not Just Tools, to Avoid Failure
Most companies do not fail because they have problems. They fail because they keep solving them the same way. That is what stands out to me. Every problem has more than one solution. But in a digital economy, the companies that move ahead are...
Enterprise AI Agents Create Massive Consulting Opportunities
If you read this and don’t understand why it’s happening it’s an opportunity to reset your understanding of how the real world works. The real world will need a ton of help actually getting agents going in the enterprise. Companies...
Macy's Ramps up AI-Driven Digital Overhaul, Expanding to 35+ Use Cases
Macy's announced a broad rollout of artificial‑intelligence tools, now running more than 35 use cases across its operations. The retailer says AI is sharpening merchandising, pricing and delivery, while analysts note a forward price‑to‑sales ratio of 0.24×, well below the...
F2 Strategy Acquires Meradia to Boost Investment Ops Consulting
F2 Strategy announced the acquisition of Meradia, a specialist in investment operations and technology advisory, expanding its wealth‑management consulting platform. The deal, the firm’s sixth and largest since a 2023 private‑equity infusion, follows an 80% YoY growth spurt in 2025...
KPMG Report Finds Integration Gap Stalls Growth for Most Companies
KPMG released a report based on a survey of 300 executives that reveals a widespread integration gap preventing most companies from realizing a key growth opportunity. The study links integrated operations to higher revenue and outlines a five‑step roadmap for...
Operations Fail From Ownership Gaps, Not Missing Tools
Most operational challenges aren’t caused by a missing tool. They come from unclear ownership, inconsistent execution, or structures that haven’t evolved with the level of growth. Tools can support a business, but they don’t fix how it operates. That’s where I...
AI Centralization Threatens Traditional Professional Services Model
Decentralised AI use makes partner structure untenable. Centralised it, and it makes partners irrelevant. End could be nigh for the entire idea of ‘professional services’
Motivational Speaker Rocky Romanella Unveils AIAI Framework Targeting AI‑Driven Business Culture
Rocky Romanella, bestselling author and top motivational speaker, announced the AIAI (Am I All In?) framework to reshape corporate culture in an AI‑driven world. The model emphasizes partnership, ownership mindset, and long‑term responsibility, positioning itself as a counterpoint to tech‑first...
Early 2026‑27 MBB Rankings and Conference Forecast Links
Our early MBB rankings for 2026-27 (icymi) and a 🧵of links to conference race forecasts --> https://t.co/f0swOU6dPU
Rethinking Peak Performance in the Digital Restaurant Era
The white paper released on April 21, 2026 highlights how the surge in digital ordering, delivery aggregation, and personalized menu modifiers has turned traditional peak‑hour operations into a multi‑dimensional challenge for restaurants. Front‑line teams now juggle speed, accuracy, personalization, and...
Julie Brill Joins Manatt Boston, Boosting Hybrid Lawyer‑Consultant Model
Former FTC commissioner Julie Brill has joined Manatt’s Boston office, citing the firm’s unique blend of legal and industry consulting expertise. Her move underscores a growing trend toward hybrid advisory models that combine regulatory insight with sector‑specific strategy.
DeepJudge + Epiq Advisory Partner For KM Implementation
DeepJudge, an AI‑driven knowledge‑management startup, has teamed up with Epiq Advisory, the consulting arm of legal‑tech conglomerate Epiq, to deliver structured AI implementation and governed workflow adoption for law firms. The partnership promises to translate DeepJudge’s enterprise search and AI...
Halving Product Cycles with Agile
Integrating Agile with Six Sigma enables organizations to halve product development cycles while preserving quality. Traditional 12‑month‑plus timelines suffer from lengthy handoffs, late defect discovery, and costly delays—each month lost can shave 5% off lifetime revenue. By adopting 2‑4‑week sprints,...
Define Operations First, Then Layer In Technology
Don't get lost in tech. Define your operating model first: workflows, roles, and responsibilities. Then, layer in the technology. This approach prevents wasted time and money on unused tech that disrupts operations. #SupplyChain #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/LhPqnk4ZfT
Schneider Electric and Deloitte Collaborate to Drive AI-Enabled Digital Transformation Across Industrial Operations
Schneider Electric and Deloitte announced a joint initiative to accelerate AI‑enabled digital transformation across industrial operations. The partnership blends Schneider’s AI‑driven OT and software platforms with Deloitte’s strategy, people, and process expertise to modernise end‑to‑end processes for manufacturers, data‑center operators...
creditpath.io Adds 2,500 Capital Sources, Expands Advisor‑first Credit Platform
creditpath.io announced a major expansion of its advisor‑first credit platform, adding insurance‑backed lines of credit, acquisition financing, non‑collateralized business loans and access to more than 2,500 new institutional and private capital sources. The move aims to simplify liquidity solutions for...
When Personal Tools Become Enterprise Systems
The article explains how low‑code, SaaS, and AI tools enable individuals to create solutions that quickly address unmet needs, turning personal productivity hacks into de‑facto enterprise systems. As these shadow‑IT solutions scale, they begin to store shared data, support recurring...
Standardized Tools Spark Resistance in Digital Transformations
Digital transformation often forces cultural shifts that people resist. Standardized models or tools can feel like a threat, making change difficult even with good intentions. #CultureChange #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/O8rnM5q6Br
Capability / Function / Department
Executive leaders often redesign org charts before understanding the firm’s true mechanics, confusing capabilities, functions and departments. The article argues that a capability—an integrated mix of people, processes, technology and data—should be the DNA of any organization, while functions act...
Digital Transformation Governance Framework Example: How to Structure and Prioritize Decisions
Digital transformation initiatives often falter because decision‑making lacks discipline, leading to fragmented projects and misallocated spend. The article presents a governance framework that unites strategy definition, evidence‑based validation, and criteria‑driven prioritization into a single decision system. By applying transparent scoring...
Elixirr Posts FY25 Record with 34% Revenue Growth on AI‑Enabled Model
Elixirr announced a record fiscal year 2025, posting 34% revenue growth as its AI‑enabled consulting model scaled. The firm said the growth underscores the market shift toward AI‑augmented services, though it did not disclose absolute revenue figures.
Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL)
The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MoTI) has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) to appoint a Project Implementation Oversight Consultant (PIOC) for the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL). The project, financed by the World Bank...
Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL)
The Turkish Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure (MoTI) has issued a Request for Expressions of Interest (REOI) for Project Management Consulting (PMC) services on the Istanbul North Rail Crossing Project (INRAIL). The project, financed by the World Bank alongside ADB,...
Thoughtful Strategy Docs Spark Excitement and Deeper Collaboration
I just reviewed a 41-page strategy document from a team I hired to help me with a few things. I LOVE working with professionals. Every line in this doc is thoughtful and attentive, reflecting all the conversations and working sessions we’ve...
Gartner Finds AI Leaders Spend Four Times More on Data Foundations, Boosting Consulting Demand
Gartner’s latest study shows AI‑focused enterprises allocate four‑fold higher budgets to data foundations than their peers, underscoring a growing market for management‑consulting services around data strategy, governance and AI implementation. The finding highlights a strategic shift as firms race to...
Embridge Consulting Appointed as Authorised Unit4 Training Provider Across English-Speaking Markets
Embridge Consulting has been appointed as an authorised training provider for Unit4 across the UK, Ireland, Commonwealth and other English‑speaking markets outside Europe. The appointment builds on a partnership that began in 2015 and adds to Embridge’s seven‑year streak of...
Schneider Electric Teams with Deloitte on AI‑Enabled Energy Management Solutions
Schneider Electric has partnered with Deloitte to roll out AI‑driven energy management solutions for industrial operations. The collaboration blends Schneider’s hardware and software platform with Deloitte’s consulting expertise, aiming to cut energy waste and boost sustainability for large manufacturers.
Understand Workflows Before Choosing Any Software
When I step inside a business, I’m not starting with tools, platforms, or systems. I’m looking at how the business actually functions. How decisions move, who owns what, where workflows hold, and where they don’t, and how the team executes without...
Secure, Cost‑Effective AI Transformation Without Data Leakage
Told you. At 8090, we’re actually helping organizations (large and small) implement their AI transformation methodically and in a disciplined way that a) doesn’t leak all their data into model training and b) doesn’t just blow their OpEx budget to...
Warner Bros. Discovery and Irenic’s Plan for SNAP With Dr. Paul Nary – Special Situations Report Podcast Episode 63
Episode 63 of the Special Situations Report Podcast features Wharton professor Paul Nary discussing four high‑profile corporate actions. The conversation covers Warner Bros. Discovery’s widening bid spread, Irenic Capital’s activist campaign targeting Snap, Bill Ackman’s intricate proposal for Universal Music...
Seasoned Steering Group and Sponsor Essential for Complex Change
“A dependable steering group with seasoned members is indispensable for complex or extensive change initiatives. And it must include a project sponsor/champion who knows which way is up.” 🔍 https://t.co/TR9SgSUXwm #changemanagement #organizationalchange #digitaltransformation https://t.co/UiyO6HoaCc
Joining Backbase to Drive Core Industry Transformation Together
I am joining Backbase as a Strategic Industry Advisor. The transformation of our industry requires a major shift at the core of the business. We need to work together to accomplish this. https://t.co/yq1jt7W0lJ
Accenture and Avanade Team with Microsoft on AI‑Driven "Agentic Factory" To Slash Plant Downtime
Accenture and Avanade announced a joint venture with Microsoft to roll out the Agentic Factory, an AI‑driven platform that promises to reduce manufacturing downtime. Early adopters Kruger and Nissha Metallizing Solutions are testing the system ahead of its planned general...
Becoming Greater than the Sum of Your Parts
Alan Whitman, former Baker Tilly CEO, explains how Nichols Cauley is built as a private‑equity‑backed financial‑services platform that unites a CPA firm, an insurance brokerage, and an investment‑banking boutique. The firm pursues growth through a unified brand, cross‑serve model, and disciplined ROI‑driven...
Agentic Process Re‑Engineering Boosts Human‑AI Collaboration
"Agentic process re-engineering" brings out the best in both humans and AI to achieve greater outcomes. I channel the observations of Bret Greenstein, chief AI officer at West Monroe, in my latest @Forbes piece. https://t.co/RgtpwCwzZF
"Technology Alone Isn't Enough to Achieve Operational Excellence"
Optimize by Nexus, an independent consulting firm born from a partnership between Edwin Huybers, Chris Breunis, and Digna van Zanten, is targeting horticultural and agribusiness companies. The firm combines strategy, data management, and operational excellence expertise, arguing that technology alone...
Leaders, Treat Resistance to Change as Valuable Data
Leaders often label pushback as "knee‑jerk resistance," but the article argues that every form of resistance is valuable data about underlying fears, losses, or genuine flaws in a change initiative. By diagnosing the root causes—such as loss of identity, uncertainty,...
Ferragamo Family Appoints Former Estée Lauder CEO as Strategic Advisor
Ferragamo Finanziaria, the family’s holding company, named former Estée Lauder chief executive Fabrizio Freda as a special strategic adviser. Freda will guide the luxury group’s strategic decisions, help restructure operations, and support the search for a new CEO after a year‑long vacancy....
Rocky Romanella Unveils AIAI Framework to Embed AI‑Centric Culture in Enterprises
Motivational speaker and bestselling author Rocky Romanella announced the AIAI framework, a culture‑first model that positions AI as a catalyst for partnership and ownership. The framework, dubbed “Am I All In?”, is pitched as a remedy to the fear‑driven narrative...
CEOs Care About Why, Not How—Lead with Purpose
Scott Taylor: "I never met a CEO that cares about HOW you're going to do it until they understand WHY it's important." Stop pitching architecture. Lead with why. https://t.co/vv9y0dBQoc
Consultancies Hit Hard by Client AI Savings Demands
Consultancies face 'rug pull' as clients demand #AI savings https://t.co/Fk1uRfEV0l #ArtificialIntelligence #Finserv @SpirosMargaris @efipm @Khulood_Almani @AkwyZ @ahier @FrRonconi @BetaMoroney
Digital vs IT vs Business Strategy
Mithun A. Sridharan warns that conflating Business, IT and Digital strategies creates misaligned investments and stalls growth. Business strategy defines the firm’s destination and competitive edge, while IT strategy secures the technical backbone, and Digital strategy reshapes value creation through...
Aligning Strategy, People, and Communications During Facility Closures
In 2025 a leading manufacturer consolidated six distribution centers into a single, centralized facility to cut costs and stabilize operations. The company enlisted BDO’s Global Employer Services and People Strategy & Solutions teams to manage the people‑side and communications of...
Define Future Processes Before S/4HANA to Avoid Delays
Organizations often jump into S/4HANA implementation without defining their future state business processes. This leads to rushed decisions, project delays, or consultants making choices without considering your strategy and priorities. #S4HANA #BusinessProcess #ProjectManagement https://t.co/6WX2iBOXaT