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How Grant Thornton is poised to lead the AI revolution in consulting

Grant Thornton Greece, a member of the $7.5 billion Grant Thornton International network, powered by missionX, is transforming the consulting landscape. With AI-driven preparedness, they are not just keeping pace—they’re leading the charge globally.

By Paola Zekkou

January 12, 2025, 7:30 AM GMT

AI: A transformative force in consulting

AI will fundamentally shift how consulting operates, with automation, budget optimization, and resource allocation at the forefront. These innovations aren't just enhancing efficiency—they're reshaping the very fabric of decision-making and strategy in consulting.

The almost universal
accessibility of AI tools

With breakthroughs like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok, AI has become a universal resource, accessible to organizations of all sizes. This shift has removed the exclusivity barrier, allowing even smaller enterprises to leverage cutting-edge AI to enhance decision-making, improve efficiency, and unlock new opportunities.

AI is no longer a futuristic luxury—it’s a necessity for not only staying competitive but actually surviving in a rapidly-evolving market. However, access alone is not enough; the true challenge lies in implementing AI in a way that delivers tangible results.

" The true challenge lies in implementing AI in a way that delivers tangible results."

The data dilemma: A costly barrier

Despite AI's growing accessibility, enterprises face a significant hurdle: data. Legacy systems often harbor fragmented, outdated, and unstructured information, making AI implementation both expensive and error-prone.

Studies show that data scientists spend up to 80% of their time cleaning and preparing data rather than building AI models. The inefficiencies of these cumbersome systems not only delay progress but also inflate costs, making AI adoption a frustratingly slow process. Without streamlined, normalized, and centralized data, businesses cannot fully realize the transformative potential of AI.

" 74% of companies struggle to achieve and scale AI value, with data complexity being a primary obstacle"Boston consulting Group

Moreover, a 2024 survey by Boston Consulting Group revealed that 74% of companies struggle to achieve and scale AI value, with data complexity being a primary obstacle. These challenges not only hinder progress but also inflate costs, impeding the swift adoption of AI solutions.

Redefining the future of consulting with AI

Grant Thornton, powered by missionX, is driving seismic changes in the consulting landscape. By seamlessly integrating AI into its core processes, they are rewriting the rules of efficiency and innovation.

AI-driven automation ensures mundane tasks are handled effortlessly, while resource optimization and advanced data normalization eliminate the guesswork, empowering teams to focus on high-value work. And the best part? They’re achieving all this at a fraction of the cost.

"A consulting powerhouse that not only delivers exceptional value but also saves time and money"

By leveraging missionX’s out-of-the-box solution, Grant Thornton has eliminated the need for expensive system overhauls, reduced resource-intensive manual processes, and drastically cut operational inefficiencies. The result is a consulting powerhouse that not only delivers exceptional value but also saves time, money, and effort—setting a global standard for consulting excellence without the traditional overhead.

About the author

Paola Zekkou is an advisory board member at missionX and a transformation and change consultant in the UK.

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