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Magic Consultants

Consultants miraculously turn around businesses and conjure up ideas. Adam Shaw asks why is this $billion industry so mysterious, and should we really be in awe of their wizardry?

Radio 4,5 episodes

Episodes

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From Here to Eternity?
Can consultants remain relevant and attractive in a new socially conscious world?
25 Apr 2023,14 mins
Affairs of State
How close is the relationship between management consultants and the government?
18 Apr 2023,14 mins
Shaping the World
The consultancy industry is worth billions. Should we be in awe of their wizardry?
11 Apr 2023,14 mins
The History
The consultancy industry is worth billions. Should we be in awe of their wizardry?
04 Apr 2023,14 mins
The Craft
Adam Shaw peeks behind the curtain of the $billion management consultancy industry.
28 Mar 2023,14 mins