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Power and the hollowing middle
In short: As firms automate junior-level work, the pipeline of people who used to earn the standing to challenge partners is disappearing. Power is concentrating...Read more about Power and the hollowing middle

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The old man and the hammer: Knowing where to tap
I’ve been using this parable in workshops for the best part of three decades. I’m not remotely tired of it – mainly because every...Read more about The old man and the hammer: Knowing where to tap

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What’s next for consulting in the age of AI?
“We’ve been replaced by Claude”, remarked my colleague dolefully. And it did seem to be that way. A shipping company that we had accompanied...Read more about What’s next for consulting in the age of AI?

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The last Analyst class… So what?
The problem isn’t that firms lack the tools to redesign professional training. It’s that the incentive structure actively punishes them for doing so.Read more about The last Analyst class… So what?

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The last Analyst class
The grunt work nobody wanted to do was secretly the work that built every great professional. Now it’s gone.Read more about The last Analyst class

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1980s Hip Hop, AI and the future of consulting
Although I like to think that I have quite broad musical tastes, the hip hop music of the late 1980s – apparently now considered...Read more about 1980s Hip Hop, AI and the future of consulting

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Intuition vs AI?
Deep down we all have that gut feeling, but with the surge in technology and the ability to question everything at the click of...Read more about Intuition vs AI?

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The Pelorus – July 2023
Welcome to a special edition of The Pelorus, focusing on Artificial Intelligence (AI) in learning and development and leadership development. AI predictions from Ian...Read more about The Pelorus – July 2023
