Mapping the landscape of the consulting industry
Arkimeda understands the landscape of the consulting industry. We research, analyse and advise on the key challenges facing consulting firms and their clients. Every year we interview hundreds of senior consultants and executives across the world in order to provide an unparalleled, up-to-date and in-depth perspective on strategic issues. Our findings are published in reports, books and articles. We also provide a range of consulting services to consulting firms.
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Arkimeda was founded by Fiona Czerniawska, one of the world's leading commentators on the consulting industry.
Fiona Czerniawska's blog
Is there such a thing as independence?
Client-side or supply-side? It seems such a simple question, but in practice the response is much more complicated. Consulting firms can be notionally divided into those that offer independent advice and those which have obvious ties, perhaps to a specific... Read more
9 May 2009The great divide?
One of the ways in which this recession is proving to be different from a consultant’s point of view is that demand for freelance consultants appears to have shrunk. Although there’s no hard data on the shift anecdotal evidence from clients,... Read more
18 April 2009Don’t ask, don’t tell
Economic downturns invariably trigger renewed interest in paying for consulting services on a risk-reward basis. This one is no exception: every consulting firm I’ve spoken to recently reports that clients are talking about this and many believe... Read more
18 April 2009