The Human Hack: The Future of Consulting Culture

EPPC 2026
Conference Sessions

Governance

The Human Hack: The Future of Consulting Culture

Business Decision Maker

Level 100

SPEAKERS

Ian Tweedie

Capgemini

Dan Barber

MVP
Strathos

Areti Iles

MVP
Telefonica Tech

ABOUT THE SESSION

This isn’t about tools, templates, frameworks, or even just the latest AI technologies it’s about people and mindset. In this honest and practical session, we explore how as consultants and delivery leads, we can rediscover and develop better consulting cultures in a world obsessed with tools and delivery speed.

Expect a candid conversation as two seasoned leaders in the Microsoft consulting community are interviewed by a fellow highly experienced leader. The session will be filled with, stories, audience Q&A, and actionable advice you can put straight into action back on your projects and in your teams. Bring your questions and get involved.

You’ll leave with new ways to:

– Sharpen your critical thinking skills and learn how to ask the right questions to get to the true root of a problem.

– Build strong, trusting relationships with clients by encouraging open communication, curiosity, and teamwork.

– Make sure your work delivers clear, measurable business value by considering its impact on people, processes, and technology.

If you’ve ever felt like your work was technically perfect but somehow missed the mark, this session will show you why and how to fix it. Take away new ways to think, lead, and consult that make your engagements more rewarding, your impact more visible, and your career genuinely fulfilling.

AI is driving a significant shift in the consulting landscape, encouraging a heightened focus on tools, templates, and frameworks risking the loss of the human experience and mindset. Don’t let yourself drift into transactional delivery. Join us to reclaim the mission, rebuild the mindset, and become the kind of consultant the industry desperately needs.