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The Consultancy Edge
The Consultancy Edge is a fortnightly podcast hosted by Matt Hodkinson, where he interviews thought leaders, clients and influencers in the consultancy space. The show focuses on providing actionable insights, unique perspectives and strategies that help consultants and business leaders differentiate themselves and stay ahead of the curve.
The Consultancy Edge
Ep. 7 - M&A, consulting trends and boutique success, with Professor Joe O'Mahoney
In this episode of The Consultancy Edge, I chat with Professor Joe O'Mahoney, an M&A growth expert and Professor of Consulting at Cardiff University. Joe shares his journey and insights into the consulting industry, including 15 years of trends and recent pressures facing the sector. He dives into his research, revealing that boutique consultancies are outperforming the big firms on key metrics like client and employee satisfaction. Joe also credits his structured thinking to Barbara Minto’s Pyramid Principle and discusses the importance of focusing on client value in stable markets.