2023 Talent Trends: Strategy and Internal Consulting Groups

April 4, 2023

Each year, Business Talent Group releases the High-End Independent Talent Report, looking across industries and business functions to analyze how business leaders deploy top independent talent to fill critical skill, expertise, and leadership gaps. Here are the key strategy and internal consulting group trends for 2023.

Though still seeking growth opportunities, strategy and ICG leaders are also looking to plan for an uncertain future, streamline business processes, and implement data capabilities to deliver insights across the business. As such, they’re seeking on-demand talent with deep experience in corporate and business unit strategy, advanced analytics, and project management to drive initiatives forward.

PROJECT CATEGORIES: Strategy and ICGs

2023 Strategy and ICGs Trends - Independent Talent Project Categories pie chart
63% Strategy
15% Operations
11% Transformation
7% Organization
4% Interim Leadership

IN-DEMAND PROJECTS FOR STRATEGY AND ICGS

Planning

Business Processes

Business Intelligence and Analytics

Growth Strategy

IT and Tech Transformation

Marketing and Sales

Product Strategy and Launch

Opportunity Assessment

Organizational Effectiveness

Digital Strategy

IN-DEMAND SKILLS FOR STRATEGY AND ICGS

Project Management

Corporate and Business Unit Strategy

Advanced Analytics

Market Landscape and Research

Organizational Design and Workforce Planning

Growth Strategy

Business Plan Development

Process Optimization and Transformation

Database Architecture and Data Management

Innovation Strategy

SAMPLE STRATEGY AND ICG PROJECTS

  • Develop a strategic plan and methods to address pain points in patient journeys 
  • Coordinate stakeholders, agencies, and vendors to ensure success on a new product launch
  • Construct analytical models based on upcoming workforce planning initiatives 
  • Develop a change management plan to drive the adoption of a new commercial model
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