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Management Consulting - A Soon-to-be Thing of the Past?

5/15/25, 3:00 AM

Until now, generative AI could assist with ideation and  summarization. But the formatting, refinement, and visual presentation  still required human intervention. The result felt more like a draft  than a deliverable.


This latest feature eliminates that barrier. The output now  mirrors the expected standard of executive communications. It resembles  the type of work typically delivered by elite consulting firms or  in-house strategy teams.


Reports that once required several individuals working across  research, analysis, writing, and design can now be generated by a single  knowledge worker using AI tools—provided they understand how to  structure their inquiry and validate the results.


Structural Impact on White-Collar Work


The implications of this are wide-ranging. According to the McKinsey Global Institute, 30% of hours worked across white-collar roles are now automatable using generative AI. Gartner predicts that by 2026, 75% of enterprise content will be generated by AI. The productivity gains are undeniable—but so is the organizational disruption.


Leaders must prepare for three critical shifts:

  • The devaluation of manual formatting and synthesis tasks

  • The elevation of strategic thinking, editing, and contextual judgment

  • The acceleration of output expectations across every layer of an organization


A significant development in generative AI has quietly redefined a  core function of modern white-collar work. OpenAI has released a new  feature inside ChatGPT that allows users to generate and download  structured, client-ready PDF reports.  These documents are not simply text exports. They include polished  layouts, visual elements, citations, tables, and clear  formatting—delivered within minutes.


This advancement is not just technical. It is strategic.


Across nearly every industry, a large share of mid-level  professionals—particularly those in management, consulting, policy, and  research—are paid to perform the following task cycle:


  • Conduct research

  • Synthesize information

  • Format the findings

  • Deliver polished documentation for senior decision-makers


This process consumes a significant amount of professional  bandwidth. In fact, internal studies show that white-collar  mid-management employees spend nearly 80% of their non-meeting time preparing presentations, briefs, and summary reports.


That workflow has now been compressed. What once took days or  weeks can now be produced with a few precise prompts and several clicks.

The New Standard of Output

Preparing for the Next Phase

Strategic Takeaways for Leadership

  1. Reassess the structure of knowledge work If  professionals are spending hours formatting decks or drafting briefs,  those hours must now be justified by higher-level insights or  interpretation.

  2. Invest in AI fluency, not just AI access Tools  alone are not the differentiator. The ability to frame questions, guide  outputs, verify results, and communicate with clarity is where human  value remains critical.

  3. Redefine what it means to deliver value The  delivery of accurate, well-structured information is no longer  sufficient. Organizations must reward synthesis, originality, and  discernment.

  4. Shorten turnaround cycles Internal  and external expectations for deliverables will compress significantly.  Teams must be able to meet those expectations without compromising  quality.

  5. Rethink consulting expenditures Many  functions traditionally outsourced to boutique consulting firms can now  be executed internally—provided your team is equipped with the right  tools and capabilities.


How to Access the Feature


To try this new capability:

  1. Use ChatGPT with GPT-4 (available to Pro users)

  2. Navigate to the “Deep Research Assistant” via the Explore GPTs section

  3. Input your request—clearly structured and scoped

  4. Wait for the AI to generate a full report, including citations and visuals

  5. Click “Export PDF”

  6. Review and perform quality control before sharing


This workflow is already being integrated into enterprise teams and consulting workflows across sectors.

Generative AI will not replace entire jobs immediately. However,  it will continue to break down roles into component tasks—and replace  the most repetitive and time-consuming ones first.


For organizations aiming to remain relevant and competitive, this  is the moment to reimagine workflows, retrain teams, and restructure  what it means to be productive.


How HerWILL Can Help


At HerWILL, we understand that transformation is not only  technological—it is cultural. From capability development to behavioral  change, we work closely with institutions ready to embrace this new  reality with integrity and clarity.


To learn more, visit HerWILL.org or reach out directly.


The landscape has changed. The tools are available. The leadership decisions begin now.


P.S. As detected by an AI writing analyzer tool, 75% of this newsletter is written by AI with human direction and editing. :)

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