Wednesday, July 14th 2021
This week in
Consulting
Disruptions on the horizon for Financial Services.
This week’s must read
Long before the pandemic, the financial services industry has had more disruption than any other industry turning to digital transformation to enhance more customer-centric offerings. With the increase in social distancing and preference for online transactions, an open banking ecosystem based on a platform can help unleash big ambitions and revolutionary business value.
So, what strategic choices will you make?
This Week’s Must Read is an insight piece from Kellton Tech about how the open banking revolution is influencing financial institutions.
Thought Leadership
To deliver the future of banking, managing IT spend needs a new approach. But IT spend steering can no longer be considered simply “nice to have” in today’s uncertain environment. So how do you implement the right IT spending strategy?
From financing solutions to smart payment methods or mobile payment solutions and crypto-currencies are all challenges facing the banking industry. FinTechs that blend the traditional banking industry with innovative software solutions are offering greater choice to customers. Should the future of the banking industry be reoriented?
The “Buy Now Pay Later” hype, visible in many European countries today, could be a real product disruption in retail banking. Here is a state of play and some strategies for industry players who are not yet active in the BNPL market and who need to assess their opportunities regarding this hot topic.
Many companies have focused on delivering products and services on the terms of increasingly connected customers, but at what cost? Are financial services companies equipped to address today’s top priorities for customer experience and operational efficiency?
This week’s Consulting News
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This week’s media
After weathering the first phase of the pandemic in 2020 relatively well, communication service providers (CSPs) will enter 2021, facing a brave new world and many tough decisions to make – Christopher Antlitz@Technology Business Research
Consulting sourcing tips
How To Manage the Tail Spend – Our 5 Recommended Practices
Discover effective strategies to conquer tail spend management with our comprehensive guide. Explore five recommended practices that will optimize your procurement process, reduce costs, and increase operational efficiency. Learn how to tackle low-value purchases, leverage technology, streamline supplier relationships, and implement data-driven decision-making. Don’t let tail spend derail your budget and productivity—empower your organization with our expert insights and take control of your procurement today.
Decision-Making In Consulting – Who Are the Right People to Be in The Room?
Deciding who should be in the room when making big decisions is one of the most important aspects of any decision-making process. Obviously, those directly affected by the decision should be involved, but there are other key players whose voices need to be heard as well.
Management Consultants Salary – Best of 2022
The average management consultants salary is $85,000 per year. However, salaries can vary widely depending on experience, location, and industry. However, the job can be demanding, with long hours and frequent travel.
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Hélène Laffitte is the CEO of Consulting Quest, a Global Performance-Driven Consulting Platform and author of “Smart Consulting Sourcing”, a step by step guide to getting the best ROI from your consulting. With a blend of experience in Procurement and Consulting, Hélène is passionate about helping Companies create more value through Consulting.
