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
| 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
