Advising the Advisors: AI in Consulting Unlocked

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Number of Episodes: 3

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Welcome to Advising the Advisors: AI in Consulting Unlocked, a show by AnswerGrid.ai, where we flip the script on traditional consulting by putting consultants in the hot seat. Hosted by Bolu Ben-Adeola, this podcast is your front-row ticket to understanding how generative AI can revolutionize management consulting.

We'll challenge industry assumptions, share real-world success stories, and map out practical strategies for integrating AI. Whether you're a senior partner at a global firm or an aspiring consultant looking to stand out, each episode offers valuable insights on deploying bespoke AI solutions that drive impact.

Tune in to discover how you can lead the next wave of AI-driven consulting and become the go-to advisor within your organization.

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The podcast explores themes such as the transformative potential of generative AI in management consulting, human expertise's relevance, and practical strategies for implementing AI solutions. Notable episodes cover topics like scaling AI initiatives beyond pilot programs, rethinking talent development in AI-enhanced consulting, and exploring the future of healthcare with AI.

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Advising the Advisors: AI in Consulting Unlocked

Welcome to Advising the Advisors: AI in Consulting Unlocked, a show by Kenley, where we flip the script on traditional consulting by putting consultants in the hot seat. Hosted by Bolu Ben-Adeola, this podcast is your front-row ticket to understanding how generative AI can revolutionize management consulting.

We’ll challenge industry assumptions, share real-world success stories, and map out practical strategies for integrating AI. Whether you’re a senior partner at a global firm or an aspiring consultant looking to stand out, each episode offers valuable insights on deploying bespoke AI solutions that drive impact.

Tune in to discover how you can lead the next wave of AI-driven consulting and become the go-to advisor within your organization.

Most AI tools fail — not because of bad tech, but because no one uses them.

In this episode of Advising the Advisors, McKinsey’s Tey Bannerman reveals why AI adoption requires 5x more investment than development — and how design thinking drives real transformation in enterprise AI.

What You’ll Learn:

Why successful AI implementation requires 5x more investment in adoption than technology
How to blend human-centered design with AI strategy to ensure solutions actually get used
The framework for building trust in AI tools through user feedback loops and internal evangelism
Why boards need to shift from viewing AI as a technical initiative to a business transformation opportunity
How consulting firms are evolving from project-based work to AI-powered continuous partnerships

Tey Bannerman is a Partner at McKinsey & Company and Head of McKinsey Design Europe, specializing in the intersection of AI implementation and human-centered design. With a background in computer science, economics, and design, he leads cross-functional teams helping large organizations successfully scale AI solutions across banking, retail, and fintech sectors. Tey brings a unique triple-threat perspective, combining business strategy, technical expertise, and user-centered design, to help enterprises navigate AI adoption and digital transformation.

Episode Highlights:

[05:30] Why Design Needs to Lead AI Strategy

To build successful, scalable AI solutions, start with human needs, not just technology. Tey highlights that cross-functional teams are essential, but the design lens plays a critical role from the very beginning. It’s about asking where people need help. Understanding user needs first and combining that with what’s technically possible and viable for the business helps to ensure that what you build gets adopted and delivers real value.

[11:44] Why 5x Your AI Budget Should Go to Adoption

Most tech projects fail not because the tools don’t work, but because people don’t use them. To drive adoption, you need more than just dashboards and predictive models; you need people, programs, and trust. That means investing in UX researchers, building feedback loops into the product, showing users how the tool helps them day-to-day, and socializing wins across the team. When adoption becomes part of the build, not an afterthought, you create something people want to use, not just something they could use.

[21:32] A Designer at the Top of Consulting

Designers have a vital and growing role in management consulting, but it’s still rare to see them in senior positions. Tey’s journey at McKinsey shows how bringing together design, tech, and business fluency can reshape how consulting firms build value for clients. Starting from human needs, designers can drive a deeper, more relevant impact. But to do that, they need a seat at the table.

More Highlights from this Episode:

[03:53] Building AI for Humans, Not Hype
[08:19] Why AI Should Feel “Boring”
[19:53] AI Is Not an IT Project
[27:06] How AI Is Reshaping the Consulting Model

If your business is investing in AI but struggling to see real impact, this episode is for you. Discover the hard lessons, the breakthroughs, and the strategies that separate AI success from failure.

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Episode Resources:

Tey Bannerman on LinkedIn
McKinsey & Company Website

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