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Claire Barrett's avatar

A good read.

IMHO, one angle of disruption (happening already) is thru networks and consortia of independents or small bit players, buddying up around common client problems etc.

These individuals and micro-consultancies can be at a time in their career or family that suits working independently.

The other thing to keep asking: is what do people need. As Gen-X approaches retirement, could there be generational shifts in what consulting buyers might look like and need?

Much to ponder.

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Kijana Woodard's avatar

I’ve done an informal version of this. I have 3 friends that own software consulting companies and we regularly share leads, tips, etc.

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MC's avatar

Brilliant observation.

I agree, and something that I think will converge with the roboconsulting trend I expect to explode in the next decade.

I don't think the "big elephants" will dissolve, but perhaps opportunity for the micro-consultancies you mention to build something valuable (and then get acquired).

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Claire Barrett's avatar

Rather like the Big Companies they consult to...when they acquire start-ups. It can work. But takes each to respect and learn from the other. ;)

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