Worldwide and U.S. Business Consulting 2008-2012 Forecast: A New Boost from Globalization

Table of Contents

• Table of Contents
• IDC Opinion
• In This Study
  • Methodology
  • Business Consulting Market Definition
• Situation Overview
  • Convergence Across a Broad Range of Consulting Services
  • Increased Packaging of Offerings
  • Stronger Client/Firm Partnership
  • Lengthening of Sales Cycles
  • Pervasive Talent Crunch and Impact on the "Pyramid"
  • Positive Global Outlook
  • The Return of Business Consulting
• Future Outlook
  • Forecast and Assumptions
  • Table: Key Forecast Assumptions for the Worldwide and U.S. Business Consulting Market, 2008-2012
  • Table: Worldwide Business Consulting Spending by Region, 2005-2012 ($M)
  • Table: U.S. Business Consulting Spending, 2005-2012
  • The U.S. Market
  • Market Context
  • Table: Worldwide Business Consulting Spending, 2005-2012: Comparison of 2007 and 2008 Forecasts ($M)
  • Figure: Worldwide Business Consulting Spending, 2005-2012: Comparison of 2007 and 2008 Forecasts ($M)
• Essential Guidance
  • General Guidance for Providers of Business Consulting Services
  • Guidance for Management Consultancies
  • Guidance for IT Services Firms
  • Guidance for Buyers of Business Consulting Services
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  • Related Research
  • Methodology
    • Historical Market Values
    • Table: Exchange Rates, 2003-2007 (%)
  • Synopsis