Internal Consulting Report
Internal Consulting Report
The Evolving Role of Internal Consultants: What You Need to Know – our 2025 Report
The role of internal consulting is rapidly evolving as organisations seek to reduce external consulting spend, improve efficiency, and retain top talent. To understand these shifts, we have conducted a comprehensive international research study, interviewing industry leaders across tech, manufacturing, consumer goods and oil & gas sectors. Our research highlights the differences found between the roles of the internal and external consultant and the implications of these differences for the future development of consultants and the organisations within which they work.
Watch the video to hear from Will-AI-m, who talks you through some of the key findings from our research, the challenges faced by internal consultants and how they can maximise their advantages.
Our report research explores:
- The key differences between internal and external consultants
- The unique advantages internal consultants bring – and the challenges they face
- How internal teams can upskill, structure, and operate at external consulting standards
- The Corporate Contract framework for defining internal consulting success
- Practical strategies to enhance efficiency, credibility, and stakeholder engagement
To learn more, read the Executive Summary below. Alternatively, fill in your details to receive a copy of the full report.