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How to fix the AI consulting engagement model
1+ hour, 10+ min ago (363+ words) AI consulting spending is rising, but success rates aren't. Satish Thiagarajan, founder and CEO of Salesforce consultancy Brysa, unpacks the structural issues which could make or break an AI transformation. Study after study points to the same pattern: the majority…...
Amar Narayan joins Oliver Wyman as partner in Newcastle office
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (202+ words) Amar Narayan has joined strategy consultancy Oliver Wyman as a partner in its performance transformation practice. Bringing more than two decades of experience to the firm, he will also serve as part of the team for Oliver Wyman's artificial intelligence…...
Hays Mac appoints Ben O'Neill as tax director
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (227+ words) Hays Mac has named Ben O'Neill as tax director. He brings more than a decade of experience to strengthen the firm's corporate tax and property offering. Natasha Frangos, managing partner at Hays Mac, commented, "Ben's appointment reflects our continued strategic…...
Global sports sector set for more measured growth as media rights plateau
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (403+ words) The historic dependence on media rights to propel business growth in professional sports may be drawing to an end, according to a new report....
One-fifth of organisations account for three-quarters of AI-driven ROI
1+ week, 3+ day ago (572+ words) New research suggests that while many firms are stuck in AI pilot mode, those pushing ahead account for 74% of all AI-driven returns....
The consulting industry is productising, and most independents aren't ready
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (583+ words) In the world of independent consulting, the "product" has traditionally been people. But in today"s shifting landscape, that notion is increasingly under pressure, as the productisation of knowledge emerges as both a significant challenge and a compelling opportunity, writes…...
Oliver Wight Conference heads to Amsterdam in September 2026
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (272+ words) The Oliver Wight Conference 2026 will take place on 15th September in Amsterdam. The event aims to bring together senior leaders and practitioners who are under increasing pressure to turn strategy into measurable business performance " not just reports, dashboards, or reworked plans....
Kids Out picked for annual charity partnership at Capco
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (212+ words) Capco has announced a new charity partnership with UK non-profit Kids Out. The organisation supports children who have faced challenging and often traumatic experiences, including those living in refuge and safe accommodation. In 1990, Lady Grantchester, of the Moore's family and…...
Elixirr welcomes Tom Andrews to partnership
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (286+ words) Tom Andrews has joined Elixirr as a partner, bringing more than 25 years of experience to the firm. He will now work with clients to navigate complexity, define clear strategic direction and deliver sustainable, profitable growth. Speaking on his new role,…...
WTW launches parametric flood risk policy to protect UK race courses
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (505+ words) Consultancy. uk WTW launches parametric flood risk policy to protect UK race courses WTW business Willis has announced a new sensor-based parametric insurance solution for UK race courses. As the sport looks to adapt to increasing localised flooding relating to…...