This report provides a unique insight into the UK consulting industry and how we engage with Government, private sector business and media stakeholders to demonstrate the positive contribution that the industry makes to the economy, and wider society.
It profiles news and achievements by the MCA on behalf of our members and the UK consulting industry in 2009, and looks ahead to our plans for 2010. The report is of interest to clients of management consultancies, key stakeholders and employees.
"The management consulting industry is under the spotlight: dealing with the problems faced by companies in the recession; helping to prepare others for
economic recovery when it comes; playing a leading role in ensuring that the public sector delivers high quality services at best possible value for the taxpayer. So the story you read in this review of the MCA’s recent work is all about our determination to communicate the real value of this consultancy work. We have put in place a lot of changes this year to help us to do so. This work is more urgent than ever.
We have many plans for 2010 and beyond. A government-sponsored report recently pointed out that the UK-based management consulting industry is a ‘world leader’. The years of double-digit growth are over (at least for now) and many clients are sensibly reviewing what they should do in-house and where they really need help. The world of consultancy is changing fast. All the more important, then, that the industry has a strong, effective and influential collective voice to speak out on its behalf."
Alan Leaman
Chief Executive
Management Consultancies Association