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Working with large consultancies: stop or encore

As clients have started to understand better what value consultants can bring them, many changes will shape the industry's future. Should you continue working with large consultancies?
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I answer the question: Working with large consultancies: stop or encore?
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The 8 Defining Stages in the History of Consulting

The History of Consulting goes way back. Indeed, consulting has always existed. We can trace advisors to decision-makers back to the Antiquity. How old is Consulting? 
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, I tell you a brief History of Consulting. 

The 7-High Level Consulting Capabilities Categories That Every Client Should Know

The right Consultant can play an instrumental role and can help your organization save money, make money, and solve a plethora of business issues. But how to describe and classify consulting work?
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about  The 7-High Level Consulting Capabilities Categories That Every Client Should Know. 

6 Great Advantages of the Gig Economy and the impact for consulting clients

There are a number of reasons to embrace the Gig economy mainly for the freedom and flexibility , but also ethics or regulation issues. But what's the impact for the consulting industry and its clients?
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte provides 6 Great Advantages of the Gig Economy and the impact for consulting clients. 

How Using the Right Compensation Models Can Benefit Your Project?

Compensation models vary, and using the right one can benefit both parties, Clients, and Consultants, also ensure everyone is happy and gives their best to the project.  
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about how Using the Right Compensation Models Can Benefit Your Project. 

5 reasons why Executives love to hate consultants

There is a multitude of reasons why Executives don't like to work with Consultants. Some are based on their personal experience; some are just urban legends.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte provides 5 reasons why Executives love to hate consultants.

How Understanding the consulting market will help you source the right consultants

We often describe the consulting market with the capabilities and the industries served. And most consulting firms will start there to introduce themselves. But to understand its structure, you will need to take a much deeper dive into what markers "make" the structure. 
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about how understanding the consulting market will help you source the right consultants.

The US Consulting Market

The  Economy has a direct effect on the consulting market. And the same is true for the US market. What are the sectors driving growth? What is the impact on the US consuting industry?
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about the US Consulting Market . 

The Future of Consulting (Consulting 4.0)

Understanding disruptions can help you take advantage of the powerful new trends and position your company to optimize for the trends that will shape the future.
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte talks about the future of consulting. 

How to Get the Best Performances from Your Consultants?

Competition inspires people to go for peak performance, and lack of it creates opportunities for subpar results. 
On this week’s Smart consulting Sourcing podcast, Consulting Sourcing Expert Hélène Laffitte explains how to Get the Best Performances from Your Consultants.