Alt Consulting: What comes after the end of strategy consulting as we knew it

The consulting industry is at a breaking point. For decades, strategy consulting thrived on a simple formula: prestigious firms, expensive teams, and months-long projects. But the ground is shifting. Generative AI is automating the work of entire analyst teams. Lean boutiques are delivering partner- level thinking at a fraction of traditional costs. Clients are demanding speed, transparency, and value, not just polished decks. What comes after the end of strategy consulting as we knew it?In Alt-Consulting, seasoned strategist Utsav Bhatt maps the future of the profession with clarity and conviction.Inside, you'll discover: Why the traditional consulting pyramid is collapsing and what's replacing itFive new archetypes reshaping the industryWhat law firms learned when technology disrupted them firstHow to buy consulting differently: faster, cheaper, betterWhat consultants at every level must do to stay relevantDrawing on Clayton Christensen's theory of disruptive innovation, real transformation cases, and timeless wisdom, Alt-Consulting is both a strategic playbook and a call to reimagine professional services. The old model isn't broken yet. But the cracks are loud. Whether you're a Chief Strategy Officer tired of overpriced projects, a consulting firm partner sensing the shift, or a young consultant wondering about your career in ten years, this book shows you how to lead, not lag. The disruption is already here. The question is: are you ready?