Do Management Consultants Add Any Incremental Value for Their Clients? Or Are They the “Overpriced Parrots”?


Hello folks, this is John Lincoln with another very important episode that impacts businesses everywhere. Today, we’re diving into the controversial topic of management consultants. Do they really add value, or are they just overpriced parrots recycling old ideas? Buckle up, because this ride is going to be both enlightening and, oh yes, hilarious. This is part 1 of our deep dive, and in part 2, I will show you actual examples of some of the global colossal failures of management consultants.

First, let’s talk about what consultants are supposed to bring to the table. They’re like the Swiss Army knives of the business world, right? Offering expertise, strategic guidance, and solutions to problems that apparently, we mere mortals can’t solve ourselves. But hold on a minute—are these knives really sharp, or are they just fancy-looking?


So, what’s the verdict? While consultants can provide additional capacity, their lack of incremental expertise and innovative solutions, coupled with high costs, make them a dubious investment. They might be useful for large government entities and theoretically beneficial for SMBs, but those high fees make it an impractical choice.

From my extensive experience with top consulting firms, it is evident that consultants are not a cost-effective or secure long-term solution for most companies. They should only be considered when there is a clear need for extra capacity. Even then, weigh the costs and risks carefully. Most of the time, internal teams can achieve similar results more cost-effectively without the associated risks.



Yes, there are exceptions. Some consultants are brilliant and provide highly valuable insights, but these are the exceptions rather than the norm. Consultants might be supported in a commercial project if the majority of their fees, albeit reasonable, are at risk and dependent on the end results over time. This performance-based fee structure ensures accountability and aligns their incentives with the company’s success.

This is John Lincoln signing off, reminding you that in the end, true value comes from within your own teams. Trust them, empower them, and watch them soar. Stay wise, stay grounded, and never pay for yesterday’s soup. Tune in for part 2, where I’ll reveal some of the colossal failures of management consultants from around the world. You won’t want to miss it!

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