Strategy Simplified S18E9: AI & the End of the Old Consulting Model – with Soren Kaplan
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May 30, 2025 Dr. Soren Kaplan, a Wall Street Journal bestselling author and co-founder of Praxie.com, discusses the sweeping changes AI is bringing to the consulting industry. He highlights the flaws in traditional consulting models and reveals how AI transforms project delivery and creates new client value. Soren emphasizes the blend of technical and interpersonal skills necessary for future consultants, stressing the evolving role of leadership and the need for adaptive mindsets in a tech-driven landscape. His insights are invaluable for anyone looking to thrive in an ever-changing field.
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AI Speeds Consulting Reporting
- Soren used AI to analyze focus group transcripts for a nonprofit in a fraction of the usual time.
- This approach delivered high-quality reports quickly, impressing the client and saving effort.
AI Enhances Creative Consulting
- AI commoditizes analytical tasks but enhances creative strategy when consultants use it wisely.
- Expertly crafted AI prompts draw on experience and creativity, creating unique value.
People Skills Differentiate Consultants
- Differentiating consultants in an AI era require exceptional people skills and collaboration leadership.
- Facilitating teamwork and helping clients own solutions creates value beyond technical analysis.