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Resulting IT with NHS 24 wins MCA Project of the Year for a transformational programme benefiting more than five million people. Kate Kenyon of PwC named The Times Consultant of the Year after also winning Team Leader of the Year. Winners across 24 categories demonstrate consulting’s role in helping organisations respond to cyber threats, fraud, energy security pressures, supply chain disruption and the adoption of AI.

Business Coach Sharing in Growth I did not plan to become a consultant. I trained as a mechanical engineer, spent my early career in HVAC and fire systems design before moving into strategy and project management, then took an MSc in Big Data Analytics because I wanted to understand the numbers behind the machine. Consulting is where those two halves met.

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Napta has recently joined the Management Consultancies Association’s (MCA) Associate Membership scheme. Napta is a European resource management platform dedicated to professional services firms (consulting, audit, IT services and engineering). Founded in 2018, Napta is now used by more than 200 companies across 70 countries to turn resource management into a direct lever for margin and utilisation.

smart/tasking smart/tasking argues that demographic pressures and persistent skills shortages cannot be solved through recruitment alone. Instead, organisations need to redesign how work gets done – building internal capability, improving productivity and creating more flexible operating models that make better use of the talent already available. Read more on their website.

EY EY’s recent insight suggests global IPO markets are regaining momentum after several subdued years, supported by stronger investor appetite, improving aftermarket performance and broader sector participation. AI-related demand is helping drive activity, but EY notes that successful IPO candidates will need to remain disciplined, flexible and ready to act when market windows open. Read more on their website.

KPMG KPMG explores how AI can strengthen operational resilience by helping organisations identify vulnerabilities, map dependencies, improve scenario testing and respond more effectively to disruption. The article argues that the greatest value will come from combining AI-enabled insights and automation with strong governance, reliable data and continued human judgement. Read more on their website.

Napta In 2026, consulting, audit and IT services firms are moving from proof-of-concept experimentation to measurable economic impact from AI, according to Napta’s latest findings. The firm’s article highlights three key themes: 1. Steering by value: AI maturity is no longer measured by the number of tools deployed, but by an organisation’s ability to prioritise use cases that genuinely pay off.

PwC PwC UK’s 2026 Annual Report, A World of New Frontiers, explores how businesses are navigating a landscape reshaped by AI, geopolitical disruption and increasingly interconnected challenges. It highlights PwC’s focus on becoming a more integrated, technology-enabled firm, while continuing to invest in AI capabilities, people and regional growth to help clients respond to change and build resilience. Read more on their website.

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence BAE Systems highlights how data analytics and simulation can strengthen battlefield medical planning, enabling defence teams to model complex scenarios and make faster, more informed decisions. This recent insight explores how advanced modelling can help determine where hospitals, evacuation assets, equipment and personnel may be needed most.