Interview with Olivier Lelong by L’Hémicycle : The challenges of consulting in a changing world
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In a context where the need for expertise from consulting firms is increasingly felt by companies facing constantly evolving complex issues, Olivier Lelong, President of Nexia S&A, shares his current and future vision of business consulting.
“Being able […] to move, to evolve, and to lead change,” says Olivier Lelong.
He highlights the impact of globalization on companies, bringing forth* technological issues* and societal changes. Today, companies must be capable of supporting these changes across multiple countries and various contexts.
Moreover, the constant economic uncertainty, intensified by recent crises such as the 2008 financial crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as current challenges like raw material shortages and inflation, require companies to demonstrate remarkable resilience and adaptability to maintain their operations.
Olivier Lelong also addresses a crucial point when discussing simplification. Despite numerous government announcements over the years promising simplification, his experience in business consulting shows that these measures have often led to more complexity rather than actual simplification. He calls upon our politicians: “Simplicity, I dare you! Can you achieve it ?”
Discover in this interview the necessity for adaptation and resilience in a context of constant change, with a focus on transformation consulting centered on data and AI, and* ESG criteria* for SMEs. Internally, the integration of these ESG criteria and the diversification of talent recruitment are also discussed.
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