Seven Small Jewels of Consulting

By Joanne Sammer, Consulting

Large firms may get all the attention, but that doesn't mean there aren't smaller firms quietly and relentlessly making a place for themselves in the consulting landscape. Just the opposite, in fact. By focusing their resources on exploring a specific niche — whether it is for clients or talent or a consulting philosophy — the following seven "small jewels" are doing a lot of interesting work, providing exciting opportunities to consultants willing to look beyond the big guns, and having a lot of fun in the bargain.