From Uncertainty to Credibility: Why Professional Standards Matter Now
The consulting profession is in a state of disruption. Artificial intelligence, digital transformation, shifting client expectations, and the ongoing turbulence of global events are reshaping the way consultants must work to deliver value. Every client I speak with is...
Thriving Through Disruption: The Future of the Consulting Profession
The consulting profession is at a crossroads. Disruption has become the new normal, whether through global events, shifting trade relationships, climate change, or rapid advances in technology like artificial intelligence. Clients face more pressure than ever to adapt...
Why Do So Many Organizations Struggle with Strategy Execution?
It’s a staggering statistic: 70% of organizations fail to achieve their strategic goals. Most CEOs and executive teams spend considerable time and effort developing thoughtful strategies. Yet, far too often, those strategies stall when it comes time to execute. In...
Why Strategies Stall and How to Keep Momentum All Year
For more than 20 years as a management consultant, and earlier in my career as a manager, executive, and head of organizations, I have seen the same pattern repeat. A leadership team launches a strong strategic plan in January. The priorities are clear, the decks look...
Why Social Processing Skills Matter More Than Ever
If you're the head of an organization, you already know that strategy alone doesn’t drive success - execution does. And execution depends on people. Not just their technical skills or motivation, but their ability to work together in a way that reinforces your...
Strategy and Business Model
Why Strategy Fails — and What to Do About It You’ve got a solid strategy. You’ve consulted the team, captured the big ideas, and built the plan. It’s thoughtful. Ambitious. Grounded. And yet — things still fall through the cracks. If this feels familiar, you’re not...