Consulting is entering an era of unprecedented change and opportunity. In this episode, Adam Skinner, Partner and Head of Consulting at Valcon UK reveals his initial merger process experience at P2, and how the lessons he learned fueled a successful M&A process at Valcon. He also shares firsthand the challenges and victories in steering Valcon through the complexity of transformation consulting, offering insights into managing growth, integrating AI, and fostering a culture of continual learning and development. You'll learn: 1. Insights into Valcon's growth and strategic consulting pillars 2. The intricacies of M&A and cultural integration in consultancies 3. Effective leadership strategies in a large consulting firm 4. The revolutionary impact of data and AI in consulting 5. How to balance personal growth with professional leadership ___________ Get in touch with Adam Skinner on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-skinner/ Adam Skinner's business book recommendation: How Big Things Get Done by Bent Flyvbjerg and Dan Gardner | https://shorturl.at/btTWZ Adam Skinner's IT tool recommendation: Mural | https://www.mural.co/ Valcon demonstrational video links: More about the work Valcon is doing | https://valcon.com/en/implementing-the-future/ Valcon’s Digital PMO Platform | https://vimeo.com/866656070 Valcon's Transformation and Programme Delivery Solution | https://valcon.com/en/project-and-programme-delivery/ ___________ Details about Valcon: Website: https://valcon.com/ Industry: Business Consulting and Services Company size: 501-1,000 employees Founded: 1,750 ___________ About the host Sammy Gebele: Sammy and SAWOO offer a B2B community-building service that establishes you as a thought leader in your industry and helps you build genuine, human-to-human relationships with your dream clients. Get in touch with Sammy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammygebele/ ___________ Past guests on the LEADERS IN CONSULTING Podcast include: Friederich von Hurter, Melanie Tobler, Tilman Au, and many more!