Fresh Insights:
“Inflated Expertise, Deflated Ethics? Navigating the Ethical Dilemmas of Confidence versus Transparency in Consulting”
We’re pleased to share this latest essay from the Management Consulting Journal by Eva Sweering (June 2025). It examines the ethical tension between projecting confidence and ensuring transparency in consulting
Key takeaways:
– Expertise inflation: Presenting uncertain insights as facts to impress clients.
– Ethical lenses: Evaluated via consequentialism, moral disengagement, and virtue ethics researchgate.net
-Stakeholder impact: From client trust and firm reputation to consultant well‑being and societal integrity.
-Solutions: Enhanced ethics training, explicit transparency guidelines, and cultural shifts toward humility.
As Ireland’s leading body for management consultants, IMCA (Ireland) values the intersection of confidence and integrity. This article reinforces our commitment to:
-Upholding CMC® standards that emphasise honesty and transparency
-Providing real‑world ethics training, including scenario‑based learning
-Growing a community that learns and supports one another in navigating complex dilemmas.
Join the Dialogue:
Have you witnessed “expertise inflation” in consulting?
How did you address it? Share your stories and lessons learned!
Read the full essay now HERE
Reflect on this insight, share your thoughts, and let’s continue strengthening trust and transparency in consulting.
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