
Consulting Industry Trends in 2022
After a pandemic-driven decline in 2020, the management consulting industry rebounded strongly in 2021 and is expected to continue its strong growth in 2022. While the business slowdown was just temporary, it seems that the pandemic had accelerated – and even created – several trends that will significantly change the industry landscape in the long run. This article will explore these trends and more.

- The Commodification of Strategy and Pivot Towards Digital and Implementation
- Increasing Use of Automation
- Increased Demand for Deep Subject Matter Expertise
- The War For Talent
- Recruitment From a Broader Pool
- Continuous Digital Upskilling
- Rise of Multi-Sourcing
- Fierce Competition From Boutiques and Niche Freelancers
- Remote Client Work
- Globalized Staffing
- New Business Models
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