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Spotlight: May 26, 2026
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The Weekly Dispatch
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Michael Bernzweig, Founder, Software Oasis
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This week’s Dispatch dives into where AI, labor markets, and resilience planning are actually changing how firms operate, not just how they talk. Josh Haas shares data showing that 73% of firms now consider AI crucial to their business consulting work, but he stresses that it only creates value when implemented against real use cases rather than hype.
Scott Siff’s research then cuts through job-apocalypse noise, highlighting a broken matching infrastructure that leaves experienced workers underutilized even as demand remains high.
Finally, Tom Sims’ continuity insights reveal that companies with robust continuity plans are 52% more likely to uncover new commercial opportunities, turning preparedness into upside rather than just insurance.
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In 2026, the landscape of AI in business consulting is rapidly evolving, with statistics highlighting both opportunities and pitfalls. Josh Haas, co-founder and co-CEO of Bubble, provides insider knowledge from his extensive experience in AI-driven business solutions. Josh's insights are backed by data collected across numerous industry engagements, offering a nuanced view of AI's role in business today. The data collected by Josh Haas reveals the transformative potential of AI in business consulting. With consulting statistics highlighting that 73% of firms find AI crucial, it's clear that AI is becoming integral to operations. However, Josh emphasizes that AI is not a panacea and requires strategic implementation to avoid pitfalls.
Scott Siff's data provides a first-hand look at the current state of the B2B consulting research landscape. His insights are drawn from extensive experience in the industry, offering valuable perspectives for journalists and executives alike.
“The truth is all these prognostications of the impending job apocalypse are just predictions.” — Scott Siff, CEO, Pivoters. These statistics reveal a complex landscape where the demand for experienced workers remains unmet. As Scott Siff highlights, the current job matching infrastructure fails to connect available talent with open positions. The B2B consulting sector is uniquely positioned to address these challenges by leveraging seasoned professionals.
In our comprehensive interview with Tom Sims, we delve into the latest Business Continuity Planning statistics 2026 to provide a detailed understanding of how businesses can prepare for unexpected disruptions.
“By taking the initiative and really understanding the impacts to your business, you can not only mitigate risk but emerge stronger.” — Tom Sims, Expert, TeamLogic IT Seattle. The importance of business continuity planning is evident in the data collected by Tom Sims across various engagements. For instance, companies with a robust continuity plan are 52% more likely to identify new commercial opportunities. This is a compelling statistic for any business leader aiming to stay competitive in 2026.
Three themes stand out this week. AI is moving from experiment to expectation, and firms that treat it as a strategic tool—rather than a magic fix—are seeing the real impact. The data also shows the bottleneck is connecting qualified talent to the right roles, not a shortage of capable people. Finally, continuity planning has become a growth lever, helping leaders de-risk operations while uncovering new market openings.
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