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Recession, tragedy will change consulting again

Both the impending global recession and the September 11 terrorist attacks have set the backdrop for cyclical changes in the consulting business. Find out why one industry expert says the events will widen the gap between small and large consulting firms.

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New report shows tumultuous future for consulting

What do the next five years hold for consulting services and their clients? This month's Inside Consulting column from Tom Rodenhauser details a recent report that portends "massive restructuring" in the industry.

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Consulting firms go to court over failed merger

What does it signify when one consulting firm sues another over a failed merger? This week's Inside Consulting looks at the battle between PA Consulting and Arthur D. Little.

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Claims of “better” don?t yield best

What do telemarketers and consulting firms have in common? Lately, they're both trying to sell you services that hinge on the claim that they're better than their competitors. This week's Inside Consulting looks at the trend.

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Consultants can thrive in good times and bad

This week's Inside Consulting column by Tom Rodenhauser argues that consultants can benefit from both strong and weak economic conditions. Read why he believes an even slower economy could be good for consultants.

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People vs. technology: Has the gap widened?

Is there a link between Human Resources and successful, large-scale IT projects? Columnist Tom Rodenhauser ponders the question and gives an update on how large consultancies are addressing the issue.

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Accenture accentuates the positive

The sweeping cuts at Accenture last week might look like heartless bloodletting, but as columnist Tom Rodenhauser explains, it's smart business.

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The virtues of consulting myopia

An industry magazine just named the best consulting firms to work for, but how reliable is such a list? Columnist Tom Rodenhauser says shortsightedness is what keeps consultants happy in their jobs.

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PwC-HP rekindle gossip

In this week's edition of Inside Consulting, columnist Tom Rodenhauser muses on the rumored possible marriage between PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) and Hewlett-Packard (HP). Read on to see why he says PwC may leave HP standing at the altar.

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DiamondCluster: The Joe Public of consulting

Rather than cut staff, DiamondCluster announced last week that partners will take a pay cut. Columnist Tom Rodenhauser says this might be just the sort of move that could save the consulting industry.

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