For an introductory session of a series on sustainability, our expert panel members did not disappoint. I was delighted to moderate the Ontario Institute learning event on November 13^th. Our panel members were practical and experienced.

2024 was a year of exciting achievements for CMC-Canada. We were able to accomplish important objectives and attain key milestones, all with an eye toward the future of Management Consulting in this country.
 

One year ago, if someone had told me I’d be heading to Yerevan, Armenia, my response probably would have been, “Where is that, exactly?” Fast forward to 2024 and our project with Carbon OxyTech, an Alberta-based cleantech company, put us on the global consulting map. This was my cue to explore a culture and region unfamiliar to me, and what better way to do so than by participating in the International CMC Conference.

For Certified Management Consultants (CMCs), embedding sustainability into client engagements is not only about fulfilling a professional obligation—it’s about ensuring the client is resilient and can face the increasingly uncertain future, as well as protecting the public from irresponsible business practices.

What combination will ensure that your business will flourish amidst any challenge in the years ahead? This article details the insights from recent research and puts it all together for you.

Dr. Christopher Holt and Professor Gokhan Turgut have been initiated as Academic Fellows of the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes. This award is made in recognition of their outstanding contribution to the management consulting profession.

CMC-Canada is pleased to welcome the Alberta School of Business at the University of Alberta as a partner in education, through their Academic Partner Program. The focus of this partnership is on preparing University of Alberta MBA graduates for the Certified Management Consultant (CMC) designation.

In his first published academic paper in the Management Consulting Journal, author and CMC Murray Kronick challenges the notion of considering people as expenses only and introduces five different models (or asset classes) of a management consulting firm’s greatest resource - its people. 

CMC-Canada is thrilled to announce its latest collaboration under the Consulting Firm Partner Program with KPMG in Canada. This collaboration is an example of both organizations' commitment to instilling excellence and ethical integrity in the consulting profession, with the CMC designation at its core representing these paramount values.

The ArriveCan saga has sparked a crisis of reputation for consultants engaged with the federal government, leading to a widespread atmosphere of distrust. Amidst this challenge, it's imperative for the government to enhance its vetting process for consultant hires, reevaluating qualifications and certifications in light of recent events. Despite the tarnished image caused by a few bad actors, it's crucial to recognize the invaluable contribution of thousands of ethical and skilled consultants to federal projects. Moving forward, a focus on validating consultants' competencies and enforcing ethical standards in procurement processes will be essential to prevent similar incidents. Embracing recognized professional designations, such as the Certified Management Consultant, can serve as a step towards ensuring accountability and maintaining the integrity of government contracts.