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Consulting in South Africa – what to expect

Tom Spencer

Consultants in the rainbow nation have continued to operate efficiently and effectively during the Covid pandemic. The consulting industry is surviving during these uncertain times. They are temporary responses to the pandemic, rather than trends that will become part of normal operations after the COVID pandemic comes to an end.

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Student consulting – it does more than deliver

Tom Spencer

I had done barely any extracurriculars in my first year and had not developed skills which were relevant to getting a job, so joining a student consultancy was a good way for me to show an interest in the commercial world and to develop relevant skills for my CV. You get to develop or learn new skills. Image: Pexels.

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Health Care Providers Can Use Design Thinking to Improve Patient Experiences

Harvard Business

Mary sought care at a large academic medical center with multiple entrances and towers; at times she was expected to travel long distances due to the sheer size of the facility. Design thinking has already taken hold in health care, leading to the development of new products and the improved design of spaces.

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How to Win with Automation (Hint: It’s Not Chasing Efficiency)

Harvard Business

At the same time, managers need to continue to motivate employees who fear their jobs being replaced by robots. In much the same way, nobody calls a travel agency to book a simple flight anymore. This creates a dilemma for leaders. In this new era of automation, leaders will need to identify new sources of value creation.

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How to Reduce Primary Care Doctors’ Workloads While Improving Care

Harvard Business

Just imagine the operational demand if primary care providers also had to actively monitor their patients’ health data between office visits. Our view is that early conceptions of connected health and the patient-centered medical home (PCMH) traveled a flawed path. A Way Forward.

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