BusinessBecause, UK: Cognizant’s ‎UK Head Of Consulting Says Companies are Heavily Focused on Planning and Implementing Their Digital Transformation

“The demand for consulting is focused more on strategic execution than pure strategy,” says Phil Dunmore. “Today, we are at a stage where many companies are heavily focused on planning and implementing their digital transformation, which is accelerating this change, and there is a more iterative and agile approach to delivering strategic transformation.” Excerpts:

“Every client is investing in digital these days. This includes how to use digital to transform the externally-facing business, the markets and engagement with customers, as well as how to transform the internal operations to drive effectiveness, efficiency and employee engagement. In the future, once companies have fully embraced and implemented ‘digital’, we shall see organizations fine-tuning specific digital features and functionalities.

Digital is at the heart of our organization as well as our client’s. As such, all areas are a priority, from digital transformation strategy to designing and implementing digital solutions from a business and technology perspective.

Demand for consulting continues to increase, as evidenced by the growth we are seeing in both our global and UK consulting business, which is growing well over company average. Digital has been the main driver of this demand; the need for clients to change to be competitive in the digital arena is now crucial.

Many companies—and hence potential candidates—talk about having digital expertise, but in most instances their experience is relatively limited. We are looking for some direct relevant experience combined with digital DNA—the insights, thinking and approach to be successful in digital consulting.

Today, consultants need five things to be able to address complex, long-term problems: Analytical thinking, insight, implementable solutions, domain knowledge, and client engagement and trust.”

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