Best of LinkedIn: Strategy & Consulting CW 44/ 45

AI is framed as an enterprise operating model, with JPMorganChase a benchmark for scaled execution

Agentic AI and multi agent systems emerge as the next step, coordinating complex workflows and decisions

Consultants stress master data management and governance, otherwise AI agents amplify noise instead of value

AI in KYC and financial crime shows promise, but regulation and operational readiness still constrain deployment

Security leaders warn that AI adoption must start with critical assets, given persistent vulnerabilities and threats

Firms such as Deloitte infuse AI into consulting offerings, client engagement models and internal talent development

Joy, purpose and psychological safety are positioned as strategic assets that sustain performance through disruption

AI value is linked to learning cultures and behavior change, not just to investments in new technology stacks

HR is reframed as a growth engine that aligns skills, workforce planning and strategic priorities

Boards are urged to redesign incentives, tying rewards to sustainable performance and long term value creation

Enterprise stewardship concepts move discussion beyond ESG checklists toward purpose led leadership decisions

Diverse leadership teams and more women in boardrooms are presented as levers for better governance and impact

Innovation Roundtable Summit in Copenhagen becomes a focal point for AI, governance and customer centric innovation

Participants shift from human centered design alone to ecosystems where agents and customers co create value

Marketing and innovation sessions stress personalization, loyalty and distinctive brand narratives built on data

HR and leadership dialogues highlight empowered teams, inclusive cultures and playfulness as innovation enablers

A clear tension appears between long term transformative bets and short term performance pressures

Corporate startup collaboration, foresight and co innovation formats are showcased as tools to keep firms future ready

Complex industries are advised to redesign end to end experiences instead of isolated customer touchpoints

Lemonade’s focus on pet and renters insurance illustrates disciplined portfolio management and investor communication

Deloitte’s own journey shows that trust, behavior change and new operating models are harder than strategy slides

ERP budget decisions are reframed as strategic levers that shape future transformation scope and value creation

Recognition in Gartner rankings reinforces demand for integrated customer experience, technology and design capabilities

Partner summits and WebSummit highlight that growth increasingly comes from orchestrating ecosystems, not acting alone

Contributions from COP30 stress that sustainable leadership and climate aware strategy are now core to advantage

Posts connect sustainable business models, investor expectations and climate impact as an integrated planning lens

Luxury fashion examples show regionalization, traceability and digital tools making value chains resilient and responsible

New sustainability reporting standards from EFRAG raise the bar on data, governance and strategic transparency

Organizational resilience is reframed as protecting stakeholders and serving society, not just maintaining operations

Resilience is presented as a cultural capability built through empowerment, clarity and shared purpose

Leadership gatherings in New Orleans and Lisbon act as catalysts for new narratives and client commitments

Innovation ecosystems that link startups, corporates and investors are viewed as essential for faster scaling

Space economy posts, including BCG’s partnership with Novaspace, show consulting firms moving into frontier domains