Today's Management Consulting Pulse
Mitsubishi Chemical and Accenture Launch AI‑Focused Joint Venture
Mitsubishi Chemical has partnered with Accenture to create a joint venture aimed at driving AI‑enabled business reinvention and operational transformation for clients. The collaboration combines Mitsubishi’s industry expertise with Accenture’s digital capabilities to accelerate AI adoption across enterprises.
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TMA Chicago/Midwest Podcast Hosted by Paul Musser | Sandeep Gupta on Middle Market Restructurings and Investigations [Podcast]
Sandeep Gupta, founder of Novo Advisors, discussed the firm’s focus on middle‑market restructuring, its rapid 30‑to‑45‑day turnaround playbook, and the launch of a forensic and dispute advisory line. He explained how Novo works with both family‑owned and private‑equity‑backed companies, emphasizing data‑driven private‑credit workouts and the importance of clear capital forecasts. The conversation also covered business‑development tactics for restructuring professionals, highlighting the collegial nature of the TMA community and the value of consistent networking and marketing efforts.
Tech Flywheel Favours Vendors and Consultants Over Clients
Technology's 'machine' has 3 parts: the client buying solutions, the software vendors providing them, and the consultants connecting them. This setup creates a 'flywheel' that often benefits vendors and consultants more than the client. #TechIndustry #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/m4YEtByqSx
Persistence Market Research Forecasts EV Battery‑management‑system Market to Hit $24.9 Bn by 2033
Persistence Market Research, a leading management‑consulting and market‑research firm, projected the global electric‑vehicle battery‑management‑system market will reach $24.9 bn by 2033, driven by a 19.4% CAGR. The forecast highlights Asia‑Pacific’s 45% revenue share, North America’s fastest growth, and a shift toward...
Conflict of Interest Inspires Independent, Tech‑Agnostic ERP Firm
A consultant felt conflicted, knowing their firm was incentivized to recommend SAP regardless of objective evaluation. This conflict sparked the idea for an independent, tech-agnostic ERP consulting firm. #Consulting #SAP #Ethics https://t.co/HJMmwy0znT
Foxcove IT Expands Portland Operations to Target High‑Growth Companies
Foxcove IT, a premium IT consulting firm, announced the expansion of its Portland, Oregon footprint to provide managed services, compliance support, and fractional CIO/CISO advisory to high‑growth businesses. The move positions the firm as a strategic partner for startups and...
RGP Posts $139.3M Q4 Revenue Beat, COO Patel Credits Go‑to‑Market Discipline
Resources Connection (RGP) posted Q4 2025 revenue of $139.3 million, surpassing guidance, while COO Bhadreskumar Patel highlighted a contracted pipeline and a unified offshore delivery model that drove higher bill rates and cross‑selling uplift.
AI Automates Models; Humans Still Win Negotiations
Negotiation up 300%. Financial Modeling up 300%. Not AI tools. The skills everyone said AI would replace. AI builds the model now. What it can't do: sit across from a skeptical CFO and hold the line. The premium is shifting. To the humans...
Accenture Acquires Keepler Data Tech, Adding 240 AI Experts to Health‑Data Portfolio
Accenture has bought Spanish cloud‑native AI and data company Keepler Data Tech, bringing more than 240 Keepler professionals into its health‑data analytics practice. The terms were not disclosed, and Accenture’s stock fell 0.83% to $197.30 after the announcement. The deal...
Live Leadership Recordings Outvalue Hundreds of PDFs
Rich Data vs. Fuzzy Fluff: Why a two-hour recording of your leadership team is worth more than a thousand corporate PDFs https://t.co/XXeM0d9BTe via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Leadership #ArtificialIntelligence #Tech #TechNews #AgenticAI #AIAgents #AI https://t.co/FAgIygAC2f
Operations: Build a Business That Runs Without You
Most people assume operations work is about systems, tools, or task management. But really it’s about creating a business that no longer depends on you to keep everything moving. That’s what I build with my clients. 🩵
South Africa's FSCA Makes ESG Disclosures Enforceable, Triggering Consulting Surge
The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has upgraded ESG guidance into binding conduct standards, requiring financial firms to treat sustainability claims like financial disclosures. The move, which aligns South Africa with ISSB climate reporting, is expected to generate a sharp...
Adding AI Over Weak Core Tech Drives DT Failures
Companies are struggling with basic tech like cloud solutions and accounting software, yet many are adding AI on top. This complexity is a major reason why digital transformation projects are failing at an unprecedented rate. #DigitalTransformation #AI #ProjectFailure https://t.co/V6WQ1nnCYe
Tech Mahindra Teams with Papaya Global to Modernize Global Workforce Operations
Tech Mahindra and Papaya Global announced a strategic partnership on April 7, 2026 to combine Papaya’s AI‑first global workforce platform with Mahindra’s consulting and managed‑services expertise. The alliance targets payroll, cross‑border payments, onboarding and compliance for enterprises operating in up...
How Workflow Bottlenecks Impact Employee Learning And Productivity
Inefficient workflows act as hidden cost centers, slowing both productivity and employee learning. Bottlenecks such as manual approvals, fragmented tools, and unclear responsibilities create cognitive overload that hampers skill adoption. When work processes are streamlined, learning becomes embedded in daily...
Is Your Company Suffering From Initiative Overload?
Harvard Business Review’s leadership podcast reveals that many firms are drowning in initiative overload as leaner staffing meets a surge of new projects. Executives launch signature initiatives to prove value, while functional silos prioritize independently, creating “impact blindness” for frontline...
Managers and Executives Disagree on AI—And It’s Costing Companies
Since ChatGPT’s debut, most large U.S. firms have moved from AI curiosity to multi‑million‑dollar commitments, with 80% of leaders using generative tools weekly and 74% reporting early positive returns. Yet broader impact stalls: fewer than 10% of companies capture meaningful...
Mid‑size Firms Reject Costly, Oversized Consulting Models
Mid-size companies are realizing big consulting firms don't offer cost-effective solutions. Staffing large projects for smaller clients, similar to Fortune 500s, adds no real value and is an outdated model clients are now spotting. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/bNQetvZEJi
Dr. Andrea Adams‑Miller Launches One‑Day Recalibration to Counter Decision Fatigue in Leaders
Dr. Andrea Adams‑Miller, executive advisor at The RED Carpet Connection, introduced a single‑day decision‑recalibration program aimed at reversing decision fatigue among senior leaders. The intervention draws on recent McKinsey, Deloitte and academic research, positioning condensed performance fixes against traditional long‑term...
EY Deploys AI Agents to Automate Audit Tasks, Threatening Entry‑Level Jobs
EY rolled out a global AI‑agent framework inside its EY Canvas assurance platform, targeting 130,000 auditors and a 100% automation goal by 2028. The system promises faster, more accurate audits but could make entry‑level accounting roles harder to fill in...
Connecting Forecasting and Warehouse Decisions at Scale - with Jerod Hamilton of Tyson Foods
In this episode, Jerod Hamilton, Director of 3PL Warehouse Strategy at Tyson Foods, explains why modern distribution centers struggle with efficiency due to fragmented planning systems and static facility designs that quickly become outdated. He highlights how multiple, siloed forecasts...
Lost a Consulting Opportunity? What Really Went Wrong
The article offers a practical framework for consulting firms to diagnose why a proposal was lost. It presents two sets of post‑loss questions—one to evaluate the firm’s business‑development process and another to assess prospect‑related factors. By answering these questions, firms...
Consulting Firms' Software Bias Pushes Suboptimal Solutions
Big consulting firms have a major fault: their software biases. This hasn't changed in 25 years. They push specific solutions, regardless of what's best. #Consulting #BusinessStrategy https://t.co/4jb7WvtJHA
Leading Through Scarcity: Purpose Over Panic
In this episode of So What from BCG, host Georgie Frost talks with John Schreiber, CEO of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC), and BCG’s Rishi Varma about leading organizations through resource scarcity by anchoring on purpose. John shares...
Committee Says ‘Yeah, Nah’ to Another Accountability Proposal
The Australian Senate's finance and public administration committee rejected Senator Barbara Pocock's private‑member bill that would have banned consulting firms from government contracts. A week earlier, the same committee also turned down Senator Richard Colbeck's proposal to establish a standing committee...
Milwaukee Mulls $200 M Publicly Financed Convention Hotel to Reclaim Downtown Meetings
Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Center District is reviewing a consultant report that recommends a 650‑room, publicly financed hotel attached to the Baird Center. The plan seeks to close a 418‑room gap with rival Columbus and recapture lost conventions worth $5‑9 million each. Officials...
Operational Maturity: Clarity, Ownership, Structure over More Tools
Operational maturity isn’t about having more systems. It’s about having the right level of clarity, ownership, and structure to support the business you’re building.
Gain an Edge with Aviation Consultants
Aviation’s regulatory rigor, capital intensity and volatile demand create an environment where marginal inefficiencies quickly erode profit. To navigate this landscape, many carriers are turning to specialist consulting firms that combine strategic planning with execution capabilities. These advisors offer privileged...
Accepting Platform Lock‑In Can Be a Strategic Bet
I was working with a client this week who was wrestling with a decision I see a lot of teams avoid confronting honestly: whether to build on a third-party platform and accept the lock-in, or build something more flexible that...
DXC Partners with ServiceNow on a New Wave of AI-First Enterprise Transformation
DXC Technology announced a multi‑year partnership with ServiceNow to deploy the company’s Core Business Suite as “Customer Zero,” embedding agentic AI across its Global Business Services. The collaboration will use ServiceNow’s AI Platform to automate high‑volume processes, improve cross‑functional visibility,...
The “Soft” Side of Six Sigma: Why Projects Fail When the Math Succeeds
The article argues that while Lean Six Sigma excels at data‑driven process improvement, projects often collapse once the statistical gains fade because the human side is ignored. It introduces Jack Welch’s formula E = Q × A, emphasizing that acceptance (A) is as critical as...
AI Transformation Needs Builders, Not More Consultants
This meme is funny because it exposes something real. A surprising number of companies say they want to become AI-first. Then they hire more consultants. More slides. More workshops. More people discussing transformation while very few are actually building it. That might have made sense before. It...
Effective Change Management Requires Experienced Independent Consultants
Don't underestimate change management – it's crucial for project success. Demand experienced consultants and don't be afraid to find resources outside your primary vendor if needed. Your project's success depends on the right people. #ProjectManagement #Consulting https://t.co/8VfUwEZJti
True Partnership Targets AI Adoption in Thai Companies
True Digital Academy has teamed up with global consultancy Thoughtworks to launch an AI‑first transformation program for Thai enterprises. The partnership introduces a turnkey framework built around the academy’s PromptSphere model, targeting people, technology, and business pillars. It blends curriculum...
AI Demands Full Transformation, Not Just Pilot Projects
AI is reshaping business models and workflows, but most orgs are nowhere near true digital transformation yet. Leaders need more than pilots and copilots. #AI #DigitalTransformation https://t.co/vUAeACa9wo
CIOs Must Optimize, Not Just Cut Consulting Costs
Consulting firms are incentivized to bill as many people as possible, but your job as CIO is to optimize costs, not just minimize them. Ensure you're making the best use of tech consultant resources. #Consulting #CIO #CostOptimization https://t.co/nEaQq050YV
Weaver Acquires SaaS Provider
Weaver, ranked No. 29 on Accounting Today’s 2026 Top 100 Firms, announced the acquisition of Mass Ingenuity, a Portland‑based SaaS provider, effective April 1. The deal brings Mass Ingenuity’s enterprise performance management platform and related IP into Weaver’s consulting portfolio, serving both public...
Hybrid Innovation Fuels Continuous Improvement Over Perfect Plans
Too many institutions wait for perfect transformation plans. The reality is progress comes from continuous improvement. In this episode, I explain why hybrid innovation is the key to moving forward. Watch the full video: https://t.co/3EzvLwQdvE https://t.co/B7xXQ0O58C
Consultants Charged Clients for Unproductive “Dead Time”
Big consulting firms once billed clients for 'dead time' because consultants were incentivized to maximize billable hours, even when not adding value. This inherent conflict prioritizes firm profits over client interests. #Consulting #BusinessEthics https://t.co/OKzAun3B4l
New Book: “Psychological Safety for Lean Leaders” — Now Available (In Progress) on Leanpub
Mark Graban announced the first three chapters of his new book, "Psychological Safety for Lean Leaders," are now available on Leanpub. The guide targets Lean practitioners, offering prescriptive actions—Model It, Encourage It, Reward It—to embed psychological safety into daily improvement...
Scenario Planning Shields Reputation Amid Organizational Change
Protecting your reputation from risks during organizational change - @SmartBrief https://t.co/jOSZtT4Y14 Scenario planning is a strategic exercise that must be part of ensuring an organization is ready when a crisis strikes. #leadership #change #changemanagement #risk https://t.co/rNLV0xXFRe
Miebach and Solventure Partner to Address the Execution Gap in Supply Chain Planning
Miebach Consulting and Solventure have formed a strategic partnership to close the execution gap that many firms face after investing in advanced supply‑chain planning tools. The collaboration shifts focus from technology deployment to strengthening data, orchestration, and decision‑making layers that...
Lean or Six Sigma: The Progress Paradox
IndustryWeek’s latest podcast pits lean against Six Sigma, highlighting the fundamental distinction that lean is a management philosophy while Six Sigma is a data‑driven problem‑solving methodology. Hosts Dr. Mohamed Saleh and John Dyer argue that many firms adopt only surface tools—such as...
McKinsey Analysts Forecast $1.8 Trillion Global Space Economy by 2035
Analysts at McKinsey & Company estimate the global space economy will grow to $1.8 trillion by 2035, driven by satellite transport, broadband connectivity and tourism. The projection fuels optimism for publicly traded launch firms such as Rocket Lab, whose Q4 revenue...
Synovus Banks on Human-Centric Design and Change Management Services in Partnership with Hendrick
Hendrick partnered with Synovus to redesign its regional headquarters in downtown Columbus, Georgia, delivering a human‑centric workplace strategy, interior design, and comprehensive change‑management services. The project consolidated several locations into a single building, integrating biophilic design, flexible work zones, and...
Consultants' Arrogance Masks Inefficiencies, Costs Clients
Big consulting firms often have an arrogance and superiority complex, leading to a lack of transparency with clients. They may hide inefficiencies and mistakes, leaving organizations to pay the price when projects go off track. #Consulting #Business #ProjectManagement https://t.co/hRuUj4tOWw
Turn HR & Payroll Into Performance Engines
#TimTalk – Transforming HR and Payroll from a cost centre to a performance engine with Simon Noble https://t.co/VaBE1Zp55e via @DLAIgnite #SocialSelling #DigitalSelling #Payroll #HR #HumanResources #Leadership #Strategy #HRTech #FutureofWork #EmployeeEngagement #WorkPlace #Culture
Gen Z Leaders Force Consulting Firms to Rethink Talent Strategies
As the oldest Gen Zers reach their late twenties, they are stepping into senior roles, forcing consulting firms to redesign culture and talent strategies. Experts warn that ignoring Gen Z’s demand for purpose, transparency and flexibility could erode client retention...
Fractional Leadership Is the Future. Here’s How to Make It Work
Fractional leadership, once a niche cost‑saving tactic for startups, has become a mainstream strategy for companies seeking senior expertise without full‑time overhead. Revelio Labs reports that fractional executive positions have more than tripled since 2018, with CFOs and CMOs leading...
Kinstellar Promotes Three to Senior Associate in Bucharest Office
Kinstellar announced the promotion of Alexandra Sofineti, Denisa Constantin and Teodor Lupu to Senior Associate in its Bucharest office. The move, highlighted by Managing Partner Iustinian Captariu, reflects the boutique’s focus on talent development as it expands its regional footprint.
Accenture Sells Mortgage Cadence, Frees 20% Cash with AI and Lifts Dividend 10%
Accenture completed the sale of its Mortgage Cadence subsidiary to PartnerOne, unlocking 20% of idle cash and saving 57,000 work hours through internal AI. The move coincides with a 10% dividend hike and new stakes from Norges Bank and Capital...