In this episode, James Grieve, CMC and Ashka Wirk, CMC talk with Nik Nanos, CMC about CMC-Canada's latest study of the management consulting industry in Canada.

This study was undertaken by Nanos Research on behalf of the association – and is our 7th in a series, which began in 2005.

It provides an in-depth perspective on the management consulting industry, including trends, practices, challenges, opportunities, and outlook.

Nanos is a leading corporate business strategist, conducting market and public opinion research and providing counsel to diverse organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and non-profit groups. A Certified Management Consultant (CMC), data scientist, speaker, commentator and author on economic, social, consumer and business trends, he is a sought-after resource for insight on the latest forces reshaping the world.  

Here are some of the key takeaways from this episode:

• The outlook for the consulting industry in the years ahead, including projected growth
• Key opportunity areas for management consultants, including in IT, Cybersecurity, Change Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and more.
• A suggested roadmap for addressing the diversity challenges in the consulting profession
• The trend of the disappearing mid-sized firm and its impact on the future of the industry
• The importance of networking and collaboration amongst management consulting leaders and firms.
• Nanos’ journey to becoming a Certified Management Consultant (CMC)
• Where to access / purchase the CMC-Canada Industry Report