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13 10, 2024

Institute of Management Consultants and Advisers Sustainability Strategy

Patrick Downes2024-10-13T19:41:17+00:00October 13th, 2024|

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 [...]

4 09, 2024

Digital Marketing Masterclass

Patrick Downes2024-09-04T17:05:45+00:00September 4th, 2024|

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 [...]

26 05, 2024

IMCA – The Future of AI

Patrick Downes2024-05-26T12:04:43+00:00May 26th, 2024|

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 [...]

29 04, 2024

Harnessing AI

Patrick Downes2024-04-29T12:38:27+00:00April 29th, 2024|

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 [...]

19 02, 2024

Call for Contribution

Patrick Downes2024-02-19T10:55:05+00:00February 19th, 2024|

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 [...]

5 12, 2023

Using Chinese Wisdom to Rekindle Strategy Consulting

Patrick Downes2023-12-05T12:10:07+00:00December 5th, 2023|

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 [...]

26 07, 2023

Masterclass – chatGPT

Patrick Downes2023-07-26T17:37:22+00:00July 26th, 2023|

Highly popular Masterclass with Joe Houghton on the application of AI and ChatGPT and how Consultants can exploit the emerging opportunities. This module SOLD OUT While the introduction of AI may lead to changes in the composition of our workforce, it presents an opportunity for our consultants to transition into new roles. Our consultants can [...]

16 07, 2023

10th International CMC Conference

Patrick Downes2023-07-26T17:28:46+00:00July 16th, 2023|

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the dedicated events pages for the upcoming 2023 Annual Meeting of Delegates & 10th International CMC Conference which will take place in Amman, Jordan on the 11th & 12th & 13th of October 2023. Visit the updated ICMCI Website – your gateway to make the most of these incredible events – and discover [...]

7 02, 2023

Ireland’s Project Economy 2023

Patrick Downes2023-02-07T15:15:19+00:00February 7th, 2023|

Our colleague Professor Andrew Burke in Trinity Business School has requested members of the Institute participate in their annual survey on Ireland’s Project Economy 2023; a research study into careers and wellbeing of the freelance, independent professional, contractor, and self-employed in the Consulting sector in Ireland. Project backgroundThis research is being carried out by a research team [...]

1 02, 2023

Call for Papers

Patrick Downes2023-02-01T14:41:39+00:00February 1st, 2023|

MEMBER NOTICE We received the below information Eduardo Tomé on behalf of the Conference Organisation Committee which we believe is a good opportunity for those members who want to submit papers and be part of the event. TAKE 2023 is the seventh edition of TAKE, following previous editions in Aveiro, Portugal (2016), Zagreb, Croatia (2017), Poznan, [...]