By Christopher ED Graham FCIPD, ACTP Ryan wants 100 more Partners across the UK and Europe. Grant Thornton has already announced more than 100 appointments this year. KPMG is rebuilding its restructuring business. The competition for commercial leadership is intensifying, but the strategies behind these moves tell a more interesting story. The consulting industry has spent much of the past few years discussing cost reduction, artificial intelligence, changing client expectati

By Christopher ED Graham FCIPD, ACTP There is a growing argument that artificial intelligence will not eliminate entry-level careers so much as improve them. AI will take over the repetitive work, junior employees will move more quickly into interpretation and decision-making, and organizations will develop capable professionals faster than before. It is an appealing idea. It is also based on a questionable understanding of how professional judgment develops. The routine work