Insights

Insights

The right insight can sharpen judgment, reveal hidden patterns, and turn uncertainty into a clearer path forward. This collection brings together ideas that help you see more broadly, think more critically, and make decisions with greater confidence and perspective. Expect articles that surface what matters, connect the dots across complex situations, and help you move from information overload to meaningful action. Read this category when you want better clarity, better choices, and better outcomes.

A Global Ponzi Debt Problem

Aging populations and underfunded pensions compound a debt burden already too large.

The Future of Work

Work is decoupling from jobs and companies. Lifelong learning is now mandatory.

What Consultants Actually Do

Consultants help executives decide and change through strategy, culture and operations.

What Is Depreciation

Depreciation has two meanings: economic value loss and accounting cost allocation. Here is what consultants must know.

Deloitte Human Capital Trends 2016

Deloitte's 2016 report tracks ten trends reshaping how organizations engage, lead and deploy people.

Industry Analysis: Research Industry

How Research Industry creates and captures value

Choice Architecture Works

Default choices shape decisions everywhere. Consultants can harness choice architecture.

Understanding Return on Equity

ROE splits into asset returns and leverage, and leverage cuts both ways.

Industry Analysis: Market Research

Market Research creates value through specialized capabilities

Intellectual Curiosity Fuels Careers

Curiosity is the renewable energy source that sustains careers through change.

Finders, Minders, Grinders

Maister's three archetypes explain the pyramid economics of consulting and law.

The Gift Card Economy

Gift cards solve gifting's inefficiency and mint profit from forgetfulness.