Spotlight: April 29, 2025


The Weekly Dispatch

Top posts from this week

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April 2025 brought us critical shifts in consulting client acquisition that demand immediate attention.

Traditional referrals have dropped 15% while digital search has surged 11%, signaling an urgent need to revamp your online presence.

With 90% of companies lacking clear cross-border procurement strategies, this creates both vulnerability and opportunity.

This week we examine digital transformation's impact on referrals, geographic variations in partnerships, and Brandon Gano's innovative work at HumanOp Technologies-all reshaping how successful consultants attract and retain clients.

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πŸ”₯ The Week's Top Posts

​Digital Transformation’s Impact on Consulting Referral Patterns & Data​

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Published on April 27, 2025

The digital disruption of traditional referral networks has triggered a 15% decline in word-of-mouth recommendations while digital search methods have surged by 11%, forcing consulting firms to reimagine client acquisition strategies through AI-powered matching, digital platforms, and content partnerships.

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​Global Partnership Landscape: Geographic Variations in Consulting Referral Practices & Data​

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Published on April 27, 2025

The consulting industry operates globally but thinks locally when it comes to referral partnerships. According to ConsultingQuest's November 2024 regional insights report, over 90% of companies surveyed revealed a lack of clear strategy for procuring consulting services or managing referral relationships across...

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​Brandon Gano Unlocking Human Potential at HumanOp​

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Published on April 29, 2025

In this episode of Software Spotlight, host Michael Bernzweig interviews Brandon Gano, COO of HumanOp Technologies. They discuss Brandon's entrepreneurial journey, the formation of HumanOp, and its unique technology that objectively assesses individuals to improve workplace dynamics. The conversation explores...

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