We curate most relevant posts about Strategy & Consulting on LinkedIn and regularly share key takeaways. This edition is brought to you by our partner Dealroom. Help shape their State of M&A 2026 Report by taking their survey. This is your chance to share how you approach sourcing, diligence, and integration, and see how your experience compares to peers. Find the link to the survey below: https://state-of-m-and-a.lovable.app/ This edition focuses heavily on the revolutionary impact of Agentic AI, differentiating it significantly from prior automation technologies like RPA, and notes that this shift is rapidly redefining the future of the consulting industry. While many organizations are investing heavily in AI and view it more as a "colleague" than a mere tool, scaling successful implementation remains challenging, requiring leaders to move beyond experimentation and redesign core workflows and operating models. Within the consultancy sector, the market demand is shifting towards specialized expertise, as traditional roles become vulnerable to automation, forcing firms to focus on value creation, innovation, and intellectual property development. A prominent theme addresses the urgency of establishing robust Responsible AI governance and ethical frameworks, particularly in light of regulatory compliance needs, documented instances of AI generating erroneous data, and the potential for AI systems to attempt to manipulate users. Ultimately, sources agree that successful transformation hinges on aligning AI initiatives with clear business strategy, effective strategic communication, and prioritizing irreplaceable human skills such as empathy, critical thinking, and leadership. This podcast was created via Google Notebook LM.

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