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 2024.
As strategy leaders work to drive innovation, resilience, and growth in a dynamic and highly competitive business environment, they are focused on identifying and capitalizing on new business opportunities, developing comprehensive digital strategies, integrating sustainability into larger plans, and optimizing performance. As such, talent skilled in opportunity assessment, market landscape, and project management are in high demand.
PROJECT CATEGORIES: Strategy and ICGs
| 67% Strategy |
| 11% Operations |
| 14% Transformation |
| 4% Organization |
| 4% Interim Leadership |
IN-DEMAND PROJECTS FOR STRATEGY AND ICGS
Growth Strategy
Opportunity Assessment
Product Strategy and Launch
Business Intelligence and Analytics
Planning
IN-DEMAND SKILLS FOR STRATEGY AND ICGS
Market Landscape and Research
Project Management
Growth Strategy
Strategic Planning
Corporate and Business Unit Strategy
SAMPLE STRATEGY AND ICG PROJECTS
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Lead corporate strategy development, M&A activity, and enterprise transformation and growth
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Conduct market sizing and segmentation, define growth and key trends, and assess the competitive landscape
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Drive the development and progression of digital therapeutic assets in the medical field
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Oversee a product launch across three distribution channels
