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When the work is there but the people aren’t

In new Dayshape research, 55% of professional services firms said they had missed, delayed or turned down client work for lack of capacity. The problem isn’t demand. It’s a bench that can’t move with the pipeline.

Mike James
Mike James
Oct 20, 2026 · 5 min read
Business development

From Big Four to Independent: What to Know Before Making the Move

Thinking about leaving a major consultancy to go independent? Here's what experienced consultants need to know before making the move - from building your personal brand to managing your own pipeline.

Sophie Vallis
Sophie Vallis
Sep 3, 2026 · 6 min read
Business development

5 Top Tips for Consultants Winning New Work

Five practical habits that help consultants build a steady pipeline and win more client work.

Mike James
Mike James
Jul 27, 2026 · 5 min read
The associate economy

Why Organisations Are Switching to Building Flexible Teams

Senior professionals are opting into project-based work in record numbers, and organisations are responding by building flexible, workstream-based teams instead of defaulting to traditional consulting engagements.

Mike James
Mike James
Jul 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Market trends

The Pace of Change Is the Fuel Powering the Consultancy Market

Five years of overlapping disruption – pandemic, inflation, AI – haven't slowed demand for outside expertise. They've become the consultancy market's core growth engine.

Mike James
Mike James
Jul 27, 2026 · 5 min read
Client delivery

The Discipline of Delivery: How Consultants Create Work Clients Actually Use

Effective consulting isn't about frameworks or hours billed. It's about disciplined listening, sharp prioritisation, and work clients can actually put to use.

Mike James
Mike James
Jul 27, 2026 · 5 min read