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The Cliches of Consulting vs The Reality

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But for the most part, unless there is a major global recession, (like in the period from 2009 to 2011) consultants focus on helping companies generate growth and profit. Do you have a toolkit for business problem solving? Consultants as scapegoats Consultants are often hired to be the bearer of bad news.

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A Brief History of Strategy Consulting: 100 years from Frederick Taylor to the “Next New Normal”

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While Taylor came from a family of some means, college was not the first stop in his career. Chapter 9 (1995- 2009): Peak Consulting. From 1995 to 2009 the consulting industry exploded as the business world tapped into enormous wealth through globalization and technology. This would change over the next 25 years.