Auditing firms, tax consulting firms, law firms and management consultancies have long been confronted with extremely dynamic and complex changes and tougher competition. Price pressure and shorter project times are making themselves felt, and in all of this competition, strengthened by mergers and acquisitions, is stubbornly exploiting its potential.

Professional service and consulting companies are therefore required to offer demanding clients a broader range of attractive and cost-effective solutions, as well as to strengthen their own management and talent portfolio with creative, networked and innovative personalities in the long term. Since the highest professional competence is also a prerequisite for managers in this industry, other important skills, including above-average communication skills and excellent social skills, make the difference between success and failure. Companies in the professional services environment are particularly dependent on such outstanding personalities.