Difference between revisions of "Future of Consulting 2020"

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2. [[Development of ICT, web 2.0]] (IT)
2. [[Development of ICT, web 2.0]] (IT)


3. Demographics (LS) - increasing flexibility/needs of new generation of professionals and implication of aging population
3. [[Demographics - increasing aging population]] (LS)
e.g.  older retiring partners, changing demographics globally, young generation with different view on workplace <br>
 
Different implications of aging population, namely: aging partners are retiring, global population trends of increased longevity and reduced birth rates (in developed world) with better health care, opening of new markets for elderly and increased growth in healthcare sector  <br>


4. [[Globalization of companies]] (KL)
4. [[Globalization of companies]] (KL)
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13. The Role of the Internal Consultant (CR) <br>
13. The Role of the Internal Consultant (CR) <br>
Internal consultants are typically looked down upon, but an increase or decrease in the role of the internal consultant will have a profound impact on the necessity of external consultants. There is also a potential emergence of hybrid consultants. Technically external consultants, but only have 3-10 clients that are serviced for life. <br>
Internal consultants are typically looked down upon, but an increase or decrease in the role of the internal consultant will have a profound impact on the necessity of external consultants. There is also a potential emergence of hybrid consultants. Technically external consultants, but only have 3-10 clients that are serviced for life. <br>
[[Demographics - changing needs and demands of new generation at workplace]] (LS)
14. Younger population not only has increased mobility and flexibility but also has much more choice. This creates problems for companies to retain the  top talent. This paeticularly is imporant for consulting industry as it begins to move towards long-term relationships with clients, rather than a one off deal. <br>


== Numbers that matter ==
== Numbers that matter ==

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