The Future of Consulting with Alan Weiss

In this episode 53, Russell Pearson talks with Alan Weiss, one of the world's most famous consultants, discussing topics such as whether one should specialize or generalize as a consultant in a constantly changing world, emphasizing the need for generalization, embracing the fact that there is no "new normal," and finding opportunities in disruption and volatility, while also addressing the role of artificial intelligence and the importance of excellent language skills, resilience, and humor for consultants, as well as the future of the consulting industry moving towards smaller, more agile, solo consultants or boutique firms. Alan also highlights the significance of market-oriented thinking, the power of being a process consultant, and sector options like healthcare, talent management, and hospitality, concluding with the idea that the real value in consulting lies in the diagnostic process before project engagement.

Alan Weiss is one of those rare people who can say he is a consultant, speaker, and author and mean it. His consulting firm, Summit Consulting Group, Inc., has attracted clients such as Merck, Hewlett-Packard, GE, Mercedes-Benz, State Street Corporation, Times Mirror Group, The Federal Reserve, The New York Times Corporation, Toyota, and over 500 other leading organizations.

He has served on the boards of directors of the Trinity Repertory Company, a Tony-Award-winning New England regional theater, Festival Ballet, chaired the Newport International Film Festival, and been president of the board of directors of Festival Ballet Providence.

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