In this episode, James Grieve, CMC and Ashka Wirk, CMC talk with Nik Nanos, CMC about CMC-Canada's latest study of the management consulting industry in Canada. This study was undertaken by Nanos Research on behalf of the association – and is our 7th in a series, which began in 2005. It provides an in-depth perspective on the management consulting industry, including trends, practices, challenges, opportunities, and outlook. Nanos is a leading corporate business strategist, conducting market and public opinion research and providing counsel to diverse organizations, including Fortune 500 companies and non-profit groups. A Certified Management Consultant (CMC), data scientist, speaker, commentator and author on economic, social, consumer and business trends, he is a sought-after resource for insight on the latest forces reshaping the world.   Here are some of the key takeaways from this episode: The outlook for the consulting industry in the years ahead, including projected growth Key opportunity areas for management consultants, including in IT, Cybersecurity, Change Management, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG), and more. A suggested roadmap for addressing the diversity challenges in the consulting profession The trend of the disappearing mid-sized firm and its impact on the future of the industry The importance of networking and collaboration amongst management consulting leaders and firms. Nanos’ journey to becoming a Certified Management Consultant (CMC) Where to access / purchase the CMC-Canada Industry Report