The transition from pyramid to obelisk is incredibly evocative. Well done. I’ve been seeing posts discussing the associated transition from hourly to project based as a consequence of AI-enabled systems. The transition seems vitally important to watch as we see the headcount changes coming and SMEs look to consulting as a strategy for closing their income gap. Ofcourse, if there are business problems, there are going be providers of business solutions. So maybe this is the start of that whole space evolving under the selection pressure of AI.
Thank you! I agree, there’s a whole new set of challenges that organisations need help to solve - consultants are still needed (for now!), but the models are going to have to change. Scary and exciting in equal parts!
Thank you! And yes, I loved your article! This is 100% where we’re heading: The machine can perform almost any task with near-perfect precision: the only remaining scarcity is the courage to define the objective and the wisdom to navigate the human consequences of change.
Great post. There are some great points here, and you are digging much deeper than the typical AI will impact your job stories. It will be interesting to see how the companies you are pointing out address this. How to keep growing without cannibalizing yourself in the process?
That’s a great question! I think consolidation is part of the answer - leaner, tech-enabled teams. But also busier, under more pressure and more stressed. I’m not 100% sure I’d count this as a win….!
The transition from pyramid to obelisk is incredibly evocative. Well done. I’ve been seeing posts discussing the associated transition from hourly to project based as a consequence of AI-enabled systems. The transition seems vitally important to watch as we see the headcount changes coming and SMEs look to consulting as a strategy for closing their income gap. Ofcourse, if there are business problems, there are going be providers of business solutions. So maybe this is the start of that whole space evolving under the selection pressure of AI.
Thank you! I agree, there’s a whole new set of challenges that organisations need help to solve - consultants are still needed (for now!), but the models are going to have to change. Scary and exciting in equal parts!
Interesting post.
On a similar note, I have recently discussed the move to "industrialization" that firms need to adopt by following 5 tenets.
You may be interested:
https://themanagementconsultant.substack.com/p/5-core-tenets-for-the-industrialization-of-intelligence
Thank you! And yes, I loved your article! This is 100% where we’re heading: The machine can perform almost any task with near-perfect precision: the only remaining scarcity is the courage to define the objective and the wisdom to navigate the human consequences of change.
Great post. There are some great points here, and you are digging much deeper than the typical AI will impact your job stories. It will be interesting to see how the companies you are pointing out address this. How to keep growing without cannibalizing yourself in the process?
That’s a great question! I think consolidation is part of the answer - leaner, tech-enabled teams. But also busier, under more pressure and more stressed. I’m not 100% sure I’d count this as a win….!
Fantastic article great work Andrea!! 🔥🔥🔥