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Welcome to the first edition of Elevation Insights, your trusted resource for the latest consulting news tailored to your learning & development needs, combined with expert advice to elevate your consulting practice.
Curated by Elevation Learning’s industry-leading consulting skills team, this newsletter goes beyond industry updates by providing actionable takeaways on how you can sharpen your skills, adapt to industry shifts, and deliver greater value to clients.
Each month, we’ll explore a hot topic, share our news, provide skills development takeaways, highlight relevant industry news, and provide details on upcoming events.
This month’s focus: The intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Intelligence (HI) in consulting.
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The role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Human Intelligence (HI) will be a defining theme for the consulting sector in 2025. According to The New York Times, our industry was among the earliest adopters of AI-driven solutions last year, signalling its transformative potential.
The world is becoming accustomed to AI’s presence. Deloitte’s research in late 2024 found that the majority of UK residents believe generative AI can improve products, boost employee experiences, and benefit society – even though most people haven’t yet experimented with the technology themselves!
Many industries are utilising AI’s capabilities across the value chain. McKinsey’s insights into the beauty industry’s potential use of gen AI provides key success factors for scaling generative AI – alignment, investment, refinement, and risk management. These are applicable across all sectors, including consulting.
We believe the critical element of Human Intelligence must not be overlooked in an increasingly AI-powered world. While AI can enhance efficiency, HI is the key to interpretation, decision-making, and relationship-building.
This month’s article explores both the potential and limitations of AI and why maximising AI’s effectiveness requires consultants to enhance their critical thinking, complex problem-solving, and creativity.
In our latest posts, we provide practical takeaways on how to develop your HI by applying Socratic thinking and leveraging Kahneman’s System 1 thinking for better decision-making.
The most successful consultants of 2025 won’t choose one over the other – they’ll harness both AI and HI to maximise impact. We agree with Anna Weisinger and Suman Thareja of McKinsey: now is the time to invest in building skills on the human side to stay ahead. All consultants in 2025 need to integrate AI into their consulting work without losing the human touch.
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MCA Member Survey 2025 – The Management Consultancies Association (MCA) have published their annual member’s survey which highlights a shift from sustainability services to AI-driven solutions as well as an increased focus on employee satisfaction, including flexible working. Interestingly, despite the benefits of remote working 56% of consultants still prefer more interaction face-to-face. Find out more: MCA Member Survey 2025 – MCA
CMCE industry research – The Centre for Management Consulting Excellence (CMCE) is conducting research into trends in the provision of consulting services. They are inviting consultants, buyers, and users of consulting services to share their insights. To participate in the study, complete the questionnaire here.
Elevation Learning events:
At Elevation Learning, we offer two open programmes in partnership with Bayes Business School. Developing Your Core Consulting Skills starts on 29 April 2025. Learn more and sign up here!
Other industry events:
CMCE online showcase: Effective Client Engagement – Explore how a coaching approach enhances client relationships and drives meaningful change. Date:18 February 2025, 5-6 pm. Learn more and sign up here!
CMCE in-person workshop: The Creative Edge – Explore AI fundamentals and state-of-the-art consultancy tools. Date: 5 February 2025, 5 pm at Bayes Business School. Learn more and sign up here!
CMI Chartered Management Consultant Masterclass – Learn how to achieve ChMC status and advance your career. Date: 12 March 2025, 12:30-1:30 pm. Learn more and sign up here!
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