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Politicians, including former UK Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, have criticized government reliance on private consultants for Public Finance Initiatives (PFIs). Corbyn has often highlighted how consultants have contributed to cost overruns and inefficiencies in public services, particularly in the context of healthcare and education. He argues that these consultants prioritize profit over effective public service delivery.
In New York City, Mayor Bill de Blasio faced criticism in 2018 for hiring outside consultants to handle the city's homelessness crisis. Some city council members and advocates blamed these consultants for failing to produce effective solutions and wasting taxpayer money. They argued that instead of addressing the root problems of homelessness, the consultants provided generic solutions that did not meet the specific needs of New Yorkers.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Australian politicians, including Prime Minister Scott Morrison, faced scrutiny regarding the slow rollout of vaccinations. Critics, including health experts and opposition politicians, pointed to the involvement of management consultants in designing the vaccination strategy. They claimed that the reliance on consultants led to inefficiencies and delays, as the consultants lacked the necessary understanding of public health frameworks and the on-the-ground realities of vaccine distribution.
The reality is simple - consultants come in many different shapes and forms, they connect to certain projects better than to others, they are multi-faceted. If you want to find out all there is to know about consulting and consultants - this however is the podcast for you !
With any podcast, there are 2 distinct WHY's that require answering: WHY would you wanna make it and WHY should I want to listen to it ?
Let's start with the obvious one...
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