January 2025 Highlights Welcome to the New Year! As Ireland's leading professional body for management consultants, IMCA (Ireland) is dedicated to empowering our members with the tools, knowledge, and networks they need to excel. Here's what we have in store for January Welcome Message from Patrick Downes, CEO, IMCA As we step into 2025, IMCA [...]
New Programme for Government Analysis - Key Insights for Institute Members We are pleased to share a comprehensive analysis of Ireland's new Programme for Government shared by IMCA Member Marc Coleman from Octavian. The 12-page briefing distills the 162-page document into actionable insights relevant to business stakeholders. Key policy developments reflect several priorities : Lower [...]
NOTICE Membership Subscriptions 2025 - Action Required Dear Member, I hope this message finds you well. Just a gentle reminder that your annual IMCA membership subscription and professional accreditation renewal is now due for 2025. For your convenience, you can complete your renewal in any of these ways: Through our secure online portal at [...]
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Institute of Management Consultants and Advisers Sustainability Strategy Executive Summary The Institute of Management Consultants and Advisers (IMCA) is committed to integrating sustainability into all aspects of our operations and services. This strategy outlines our approach to promoting environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic viability, aligning with best practices and government procurement requirements. It [...]
IMCA DELIGHTED TO ANNOUNCE Digital Marketing Masterclass Wednesday 2nd October 2024 at 12:30pm Ready to take your marketing skills to the next level? Join us for an event filled with expert insights, practical tips, and interactive sessions. Whether you're a seasoned marketer or just starting out, this masterclass will equip you with the latest strategies [...]
Joe Houghton and Patrick Downes had an extensive discussion about the evolution of AI and its potential benefits and ethical considerations. They explored the development of AI tools like Chat Gpt and Microsoft co-pilot, emphasising their increasing role in interactive data analysis and content creation. The conversation also touched upon the legal and societal implications [...]
A Game Changer for Management Consultants Introduction In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has permeated various sectors, reshaping industries with unprecedented speed and efficiency. For management consultants, AI represents a frontier of immense potential, promising to enhance decision-making, streamline operations, and offer deeper analytical insights. As we delve into the specifics of AI applications and [...]
Call for Contribution: ICMCI White Paper on AI and its Impact on the Management Consulting Profession, especially in Ethics Dear Colleagues, Please consider this an invitation to provide input in the form of contribution and/or suggested reference material to be included in the ICMCI White Paper resulting from the conference. The following is a [...]
Using Chinese Wisdom to Rekindle Strategy Consulting Volume 6 (2023) - Issue 2 DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/mcj-2023-0011© 2023 Weishan Xie published by SciendoThis work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 3.0 LicenseAbstract Strategy consulting has plateaued since 1995, argues former Harvard Business Revieweditorial Walter Kiechel III. Kmind, the top Chinese strategy consulting firm, has foundthe spark [...]