The Coronavirus outbreak marks a major blow for consultants. However, like any crisis, it could also present an opportunity, according to the leaders of four global strategic consulting firms. The global outbreak of the Coronavirus, also known as Covid-19, has seen the potentially deadly disease cause a wave of panic to travel and movement around…
With the concerns around the Covid-19 pandemic, many companies are wondering if maintaining their management systems is necessary. This question can be raised for any management system based on any of the ISO standards, be it an ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS), an Occupational Health & Safety Management System (OHSMS) per ISO 45001:2018, or an ISO 27001:2013 Information Security…
This year completely changed the accounting profession as we knew it. Offices closed, businesses shuttered and CPAs all over the country turned their homes into home offices. In a profession so reliant on in-person interaction, we’ve found ways to readjust, but not without consequences. As firms begin preparing this month for the busy season, we…
If you work with consultants or have your own consultancy, take note: Things are changing, fast. Right around the corner are threats or opportunities, depending on how you respond. I’ve already written about how the management-consulting industry is being disrupted by various trends like emerging technologies, the commodification of knowledge, and outdated business models. But with the dramatic overnight changes in work and…
