by IMC USA admin | Sep 7, 2026 | Certification
QuantumMark LLC received the prestigious honor of being awarded the first United States CMC-Firm designation by CMC-Global. Based in Reno, Nevada, QuantumMark is a certified women-owned project management and management consulting firm. According to... 
by Jeannette Hobson | Aug 24, 2026 | Consulting, Message from the Chair
First, a bit of context. IMC USA was founded in 1968 to promote ethics and excellence in consulting to management through certification, education, and professional resources. Since then, the mission has remained steadfast. Move forward nineteen years to 1987. ICMCI... 
by David Norman, FCMC, CMC-AF | Aug 11, 2026 | Consulting, Tips for Consultants
There are roughly 620,000 management consultants working in the United States today. Every one of them can point to an area of expertise: strategy, operations, finance, technology, change, or something else. That expertise, your content, is real, and it matters. It is... 
by Liz Weber | Jul 29, 2026 | Ethics
Take the IMC USA Consulting Ethics Challenge! 1.) Read this case study; 2.) read the IMC USA Enforceable Code of Ethics; and 3.) comment below. The Consulting Ethics Situation A management consultant refers you to a client after developing a strategic... 
by Charles Everett, CMC® | Feb 13, 2026 | Message from the Chair
The management consulting industry is enduring a profound and unrelenting transformation. Change and the impact of change continues. Technology is advancing at a pace that challenges even the most seasoned professionals, while new business models are reshaping how... 
by Charles Everett, CMC® | Jan 15, 2026 | Message from the Chair
As we welcome 2026, the management consulting landscape continues to evolve at an unprecedented pace. Economic uncertainty, rapid advances in artificial intelligence, shifting workforce expectations, and growing scrutiny of advisory services are reshaping what clients... 
by Stephen Kirkland | Jan 7, 2026 | Tips for Consultants
When pursuing new engagements, consultants often face competition from others who are willing to accept below-market rates. Competing on price alone can feel frustrating and demoralizing. Fortunately, there are proven strategies that can help you protect your value... 
by Liz Weber | Dec 22, 2025 | Ethics
Take the IMC USA Consulting Ethics Challenge! 1.) Read this case study; 2.) read the IMC USA Code of Ethics; and 3.) comment below. The Consulting Ethics Situation You created a model for your client TrimBro that will help them analyze data more... 
by Loraine Huchler, P.E., CMC, FIMC | Oct 28, 2025 | Tools & Assessments, Training
IMC USA announces a new, monthly virtual community group focused on sharing and learning consulting skills and business management to improve your clients’ results. The format is a mixture of peer-to-peer sharing, timely consulting topics and trends, and guest expert... 
by Michiko Wolcott CMC® | Jul 8, 2025 | Tips for Consultants
A colleague recently requested that I comment on his LinkedIn post about building a roadmap for getting value out of data. I said the biggest obstacle was the people problems in consulting. For those of you who are Dilbert fans, even he agrees: “I found the root cause...