When to hire a Strategy Consultant?

There are many reasons a business may consider hiring a Strategy Consultant. The role of a consultant is to help organisations with their strategic planning, solve problems, create value, maximise growth and improve business performance.

Questions a business leader may ask themselves when considering working with a Strategy Consultant could include:

• Am I struggling to initiate projects and/or act on opportunities which could deliver business growth?

• Am I struggling to plan for the future with too many immediate priorities?

• Does my team have the required capacity and/or expertise to deliver the project?

Consultants offer an outside perspective, contributing new ideas, as well as expertise that may not exist within a business.

They can also act as an extension of the team, providing much needed support when the existing team is at capacity. You might also consider hiring a consultant for projects with a short lifespan as it can be a quick and cost effective way of delivering results.

For many businesses, consultants can be a lifeline, stepping in when hiring in-house may not be an option, particularly in tough economic times.

Statista revealed that in 2023, the market size of the UK management consulting industry reached almost £72 billion. With the market size projected to grow to £74.15 billion in 2024.

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