Join the MCA for a conversation with The Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP, the Chair of the Health and Social Care Select Committee. We’ll hear his views on a number of subjects, including the challenge of using technology to transform the NHS, the policies needed to reduce the NHS backlog,...
Join us for an MCA Awards 2022 masterclass session led by expert judges from the independent judging panel. With years of knowledge and experience of the MCA Awards process, the judges will offer support to firms and individuals preparing for both project and individual entries for 2022. These workshops are...
The MCA will be joined by Government Chief Commercial Officer Gareth Rhys Williams for a briefing specifically for SME sized consultancy firms (up to 250 employees) on the value of the Chartered Management Consultant Award in the Public Sector. This online briefing is open to all MCA and Non-MCA SME...
The MCA Public Sector Working Group will be joined by guest speaker Janet Baker, Executive Director Government Consultancy Hub at the Cabinet Office. Janet will provide feedback on the government consultancy playbook as well as hear the views of MCA members. Invitations have already been circulated to the Public Sector...
This virtual event is aimed at Mental Health First Aiders, or those who are interested in finding out more on the latest insight and issues from firms on enhancing well-being as we adopt new ways of working and return to offices. Leading MCA companies will discuss what best practices can...
Join the MCA and CMI for an online workshop aimed at any Management Consultancy firms considering starting the process to have their in-house training programmes accredited for Chartered and would like to find out more as well as firms who are already engaged but not yet on contract. CMI will...
The MCA Public Sector Working Group will be joined by guest speaker Dr Philip Orumwense CBE, Commercial Director and Chief Technology Procurement Officer at the Crown Commercial Services. Dr Orumwense will provide feedback and answer MCA Member questions regarding digital frameworks. Invitations have already been circulated to the Public Sector...
The MCA is hosting an online workshop on the topic of social mobility. What do we mean when we say we want to improve social mobility? What data could you be collecting and how do you structure your questions to staff? What’s the best practice for using this data to...
The MCA Women in Consulting working group is hosting an online workshop that will focus on what has been the impact for women in consulting on working in a more hybrid world and are more women working remotely than before? Join us to hear from MCA leading member firms as...
The MCA will be joined by Lee Rowley MP, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State in the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy at this MCA AGM & Council Meeting. The Minister will provide a short update and briefing and will answer MCA Council Member questions. The MCA Council is...
The MCA Public Sector Working Group will be joined by Matthew Browne, Deputy Director for Outsourcing at the Cabinet Office, to discuss a proposed update to the Government’s Consultancy Playbook and answer questions from MCA Members. Invitations have already been circulated to the Public Sector Working Group members, if you...
The guest speaker for the next MCA Communications Committee will be the Chief Business Correspondent for The Times, Louisa Clarence-Smith. Louisa will talk about the recent changes in the business team at The Times, her new role and the areas she will be covering as well as an overview of...
Attend this online SME workshop to hear from leading external speakers on how to use customer market research and LinkedIn to boost the profile of your firm. Emma Payne from EVP Marketing will give top tips on the steps you need to take when positioning your firm publicly. We'll also...
The MCA will be joined by Helen Meskell from Gobeyond Partners, Hinesh Patel from Moorhouse and Laura Walsh from PPL to discuss and share knowledge specific for SMEs on best practice and tips for accreditation. In this virtual event, our guest speakers will go through making preparations for training and...
Sustainable business travel has risen up the agenda for both firms and clients especially since COVID-19. In this online workshop we will be sharing best practice on green business travel policies throughout the sector, providing an opportunity for firms who may not have policies already in place to learn and...
Join us for an MCA Awards 2022 briefing session to help to provide practical guidance on the upcoming MCA Awards digital interviews. Hear from MCA Awards judge Bev Thanker-Fell and Tamzen Isacsson as they provide tips, advice and give further insight. This session will focus on: Practical guidance for the...
As global markets and firms react to the latest in a series of shocks to the economy this session will be led by the BBC’s Business Editor Simon Jack who will hear from leading consultants on what support they are providing clients to navigate recent events, rising inflation and high...
Competition to attract and retain the best talent continues to intensify across many sectors and industries in the UK. This event will provide insight into how consultancy firms are pushing themselves to be the most attractive workplace for employees. We will be joined by guest speaker Lord Mark Price, Founder...
The MCA Annual Industry Report 2022 provides an unrivalled assessment of the performance of the leading consulting firms in the UK. The report examines the growth rates and size of the consulting sector in the UK and looks at employment trends, diversity and inclusion and sustainability. Join us for this...
This event provides an opportunity for senior leaders to meet face to face and discuss some strategic business topics that challenge CEOs of SME consulting firms. This event is an MCA SME Member only event and invitations have already been circulated to SME CEO Member firms. If you would like...
The MCA Communications Committee will be welcoming analysts from the research firm Statista to discuss the FT UK Leading Management Consultant Report 2023 as well as the Commissioning Editor from the FT for the report. The 2023 report will be the sixth annual list of the UK management consulting firms...
A workshop focusing on inclusive language in the workplace. This workshop will aim to raise awareness of some of the experiences surrounding the use of language at work as well as hear from MCA Members sharing best practices on how to overcome these challenges and educate staff. Joining the panel...
The MCA Public Sector Working Group will be meeting to discuss the latest developments in government and the publication of the recent Consultancy Playbook. We will be joined for part of the meeting by officials from the Crown Commercial Service for their regular updates and Janet Baker from the Cabinet...
Why become a Chartered Management Consultant? Join us for a virtual workshop on the Chartered Management Consultant Award (ChMC). We’ll give advice on how to start your journey to becoming Chartered for individuals, how firms can set their consultants up for success with an accredited programme, and we’ll introduce the...
With the job market currently more fluid than it has ever been in the sector, the importance of recruiting diverse talent and creating inclusive organisations has never been clearer. The MCA Diversity & Inclusion Toolkit aims to help member firms improve the design and implementation of their D&I strategies and...
Join Helen Dickinson, CEO of the British Retail Consortium, and retail leaders from across the consulting sector, as we discuss the current challenges impacting the retail sector and look ahead to the future, followed by a Q&A with MCA Members. If you would like to attend this session, please register via...
The MCA Awards have been an important event in the UK consulting calendar for over 25 years and this year around 50 leading firms took part. Join us on 13 October 2022, to find out all the details on the new timeline, deadlines and entry requirements for the MCA Awards...
The MCA will be joined by guest speaker Jacqui Rock, Chief Commercial Officer for NHS England for an update on the priorities for government this winter and the commercial strategy for the NHS. Ally Robson, Head of NECS Consultancy and Chair of the MCA Health Sector Working Group will lead...
Join us for a chance to hear from David Smith, Economics Editor of The Sunday Times and some of our sector's leading economists Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG and Nick Forrest UK Economics Consulting Leader at PwC as they discuss their predictions for the upcoming months and answer any...
The MCA Awards have been an important event in the UK consulting calendar for over 25 years. On Monday 14th November 2022 the MCA Awards ceremony and dinner will take place at the Park Plaza Westminster. Further information on how to book a table will be available shortly.
Council leaders from across 80 member firms will be attending the upcoming bi-annual MCA Council meeting which will take place at EY’s offices in Central London. This meeting is a chance for leaders to come together for an update from the Management Consultancies Association as well as to hear from...
A workshop focusing on carbon budgeting and modelling initiatives, including the measuring and management of the carbon footprint of client projects. In this online workshop representatives from Member firms will be sharing guidance, insights and best practice. Joining us will be: Phil Spring, Senior Partner IBM Consulting Dom del Re,...
Guest speaker Sir Gareth Rhys Williams, Government Chief Commercial Officer and Non-Executive Director, Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Is your firm focused on joining 50 other leading firms in adopting the Chartered Management Consultant Award. Join us on 8 December 2022 to ensure your organisation has all the details to get...
Join us for an MCA Awards 2023 masterclass session led by expert judges from the independent judging panel. With years of knowledge and experience of the MCA Awards process, the judges will offer support to firms and individuals preparing for both project and individual entries for 2023. Also, hear from...
The MCA is holding a launch event to mark the publication of the MCA Member Survey 2023 hosted at EY's offices in Central London. BBC Radio 4 Presenter Justin Webb will facilitate a panel of consulting leaders from across the membership to discuss results of the leading survey with members...
Join the MCA for an online workshop focusing on how best to collect data on diversity and inclusion from across the employment cycle. This event will aim to provide members with the best practice, advice, and support for collecting data in this area as they look to achieve their diversity...
Join the MCA for a conversation with The Rt Hon Chris Skidmore MP, Chair of the Net Zero Review and former Energy Minister. We’ll hear his reflections on the opportunities and challenges posed by the UK’s transition to Net Zero, drawing on his experience chairing the Net Zero Review, including...
Join us for an MCA Awards 2023 masterclass session led by expert judges from the independent judging panel. With years of knowledge and experience of the MCA Awards process, the judges will offer support to firms and individuals preparing for both project and individual entries for 2022. This session will...
The MCA Communications Committee will be joined by Financial Times journalist, Michael O’Dwyer, to talk about topics of media interest for the consulting sector in 2023 and working with his new counterpart in the States on professional service stories. Michael has been at the FT since 2021 and was previously...
Chief Executive of techUK, Julian David, will be joining this online briefing for members of the MCA Private Sector Working Group, as well as the wider MCA membership. With digital technology expected to be the leading driver of growth according to the latest MCA Member Survey, this is an opportunity...
Join us for an MCA Awards 2023 masterclass session led by expert judges from the independent judging panel, Philip Youell, David Germain and Alan Guthrie with years of knowledge and experience of the MCA Awards process, the judges will offer support to firms and individuals preparing for both project and...
Join us for a session that will focus on best practice for menopause support within the workplace. We’ll discuss how your organisation can work towards best practice when it comes to supporting your team? This virtual session will provide a chance for members to gain top tips for implementing positive...
This event provides an opportunity for senior leaders to meet face to face…
This online workshop aimed at Consulting Leaders, HR Directors and Senior Managers...
The MCA Council is the Association’s governing body. Each member company is represented...
Join the MCA for an online workshop focusing on effective marketing and communications strategies...
Join the MCA for a conversation with Chris Stark, CEO of the Climate Change Committee (CCC)...
The Diversity and Inclusion working group has developed a series of toolkits to support MCA members...
Join the MCA for an online briefing and Q&A session with Tom Read, CEO of the Government Digital Service (GDS). We will hear Tom’s thoughts on topics including current efforts to further digitalise UK government, the challenges and opportunities presented by new technologies such as AI to public services, and...
Join us for an MCA Awards 2023 briefing session to help to provide practical guidance...
The MCA Annual Industry Report 2023 provides an unrivalled assessment of the performance of the leading consulting firms in the UK...
Finalists from all MCA Awards categories are invited to attend a reception on Thursday 7th September. Attendance at this event is by invitation only, for any queries about the reception, please contact natalie.mendez@mca.org.uk.
The MCA Communications Committee will again be welcoming analysts from the research firm Statista...
This event provides an opportunity for senior leaders to meet face to face...
Join us for a session that will focus on the gender pay gap...
Join the MCA for a conversation with Matthew Taylor, Chief Executive, NHS Confederation...
The MCA Awards have been an important event in the UK consulting calendar for over 25 years. On Monday 9th October 2023 the MCA Awards ceremony and dinner will take place at the Grosvenor House London. For further information on how to book a table, please click here.
The MCA Awards have been an important event in the UK consulting calendar for over 25 years...
Join the Young MCA for a panel discussion and networking event focusing on the topic of 'what does it take to be a great consultant.' This event will take place in person, kindly hosted by MCA Member firm Atkins at their office in Victoria, London. After the panel discussion there...
Are you a Management Consultant with more than 7 years' experience? Join us to hear from our panel of sector leaders on how obtaining the Chartered Management Consultant accreditation will allow you to serve as role-models and mentors for young professionals, and help leave a legacy for our industry. Our...
Join us for a session that will focus on A View from the Economists...
Join us online to learn how your firm can offer the Chartered Management Consultant Accreditation to your consultants in 2024. Our panel of experts will provide information on supporting your consultants undertaking Chartership, and why SMEs should consider both the On-Programme and Experienced Professional routes. You will also learn about...
We will be joined by Huw Pill, Chief Economist, Bank of England...
We will be joined by leading global expert and author Avivah Wittenberg Cox...
As AI and its impact on society and the economy continues to grow, hear from AI expert Stephanie Hare as she provides the latest insights on the risks and the global regulatory outlook. She will also cover the opportunities for the consulting industry and the challenges the sector may face.
Join us for an MCA Awards 2024 masterclass session led by a previous MCA Awards winner and expert judges from the independent judging panel.
The MCA Member Survey is one of the key milestones that identifies the trends, challenges and opportunities facing the consulting sector in the UK…
Results from the MCA Member Survey show that AI is expected to be the dominating issue in the consulting sector for both firms and clients in 2024 and beyond. Our speakers are leaders in AI from member firms including EY, Deloitte , IBM Consulting and PwC...
The MCA will be welcoming Professor Sir John Curtice, political scientist, Professor of Politics and TV commentator to speak on the current political outlook.
Join us for an MCA Awards 2024 masterclass session led by expert judges including Rob Garner from the independent judging panel.
We will be joined by Andrew Bruce Smith who will focus on the challenges of AI and the latest developments that SMEs should be aware of.
The MCA are pleased to welcome Professor Michael Wooldridge who will give us a roadmap to help us understand the weird new world of AI drawing on more than three decades experience as an AI researcher.
This event provides an opportunity for senior leaders to meet face to face and discuss strategic business topics that challenge leaders of SME consulting firms.
Join us for an MCA Awards 2024 masterclass session led by expert judges including Dan Figueiredo from the independent judging panel.
A panel discussion on how firms can implement best practice for disability inclusion in the workplace.
Council Members will have the opportunity to hear from Chris Giles, Economics Commentator at the Financial Times...
The Chair of the Health & Social Care Select Committee will join working group members for a discussion on current health and social care challenges.
An expert panel of speakers from the membership will discuss the issue of gender and AI and how we can use better data to deliver better outcomes with more diverse teams...
MCA members will be joined by Lord Livermore, Shadow Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, for a discussion on Labour’s economic priorities.
Speakers from SME member firms will share their experiences and best practice of building business development skills into their growing consultancy teams.
Join us to discuss best practice at an event to launch the latest part of the MCA D&I Toolkit, focused on the retention of talent and ensuring that that your employees thrive.
MCA members will be joined by Gareth Davies MP, Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury, for a roundtable meeting on growth and productivity.
Join us for an MCA Awards 2024 briefing session to help to provide practical guidance on the upcoming MCA Awards digital interviews.
The MCA’s Annual Industry Report is the most comprehensive study of the consulting profession in the UK and provides an unrivalled assessment of the performance of the leading consultancy firms and their contribution to the economy and society...
Join us for this online workshop which will equip you with a thorough understanding of the ChMC accreditation process...
Finalists from all MCA Awards categories are invited to attend a reception on Thursday 5th September.
Huw Pill, Chief Economist and Executive Director for Monetary Analysis at the Bank of England will share an update on the current state of the economy as well as his predictions for the future.
The MCA Awards have been an important event in the UK consulting calendar for over 26 years and this year 45 leading firms took part...
Join the MCA for an online session that will look at how the workforce is changing with the introduction of AI and the impacts on training , development and leadership.
Hosted by BBC presenter Maryam Moshiri we will hear from a panel of senior leaders who will discuss the importance of allyship in creating greater gender equality and what it means to be a male ally...
This event provides an opportunity for senior leaders to meet face to face and discuss strategic business topics that challenge leaders of SME consulting firms.
The MCA Awards have been an important event in the UK consulting calendar for over 25 years...
This session will provide practical advice for SMEs on how to produce impactful Thought Leadership that will best promote your firm’s work and expertise.
The MCA Council is the Association’s governing body. Each member company is represented...
Are you passionate about making a positive impact on social mobility within the consulting sector?
An online session to hear from some of the inspiring female recipients from the MCA Awards 2024.
The MCA Member Survey is one of the key milestones that identifies the trends, challenges and opportunities facing the consulting sector in the UK…
Join us for an MCA Awards 2025 masterclass session led by previous MCA Awards winners and expert judges from the independent judging panel Bev Thaker-Fell and Rob Garner.
Join us for an engaging session on men's mental health in the workplace. This online event will focus on the unique challenges faced by men in the industry and provide practical strategies for maintaining mental well-being...
UK professional services is a key growth industry, join us for a deep dive into the Be Distinctive Britain report and how consulting firms can leverage these insights to market themselves internationally...
Join us for a session tailored for small to medium-sized management consultancies, exploring the latest developments in AI for marketing, including AI for LinkedIn, and advice on becoming a trusted AI advisor for your clients...
