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In this Quick Take on Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Laffitte, CEO at Consulting Quest, explains how to track what consultants are actually delivering without turning into the client who needs a daily task-by-task...
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Smart Consulting Sourcing
Hosted by Hélène Laffitte / Consulting Quest · business · EN
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Each week Hélène Laffitte, consulting sourcing expert and CEO of Consulting Quest, gives you the keys to better use, manage, and source consulting services.
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What is Smart Consulting Sourcing about?
Each week Hélène Laffitte, consulting sourcing expert and CEO of Consulting Quest, gives you the keys to better use, manage, and source consulting services.
Who hosts Smart Consulting Sourcing?
Smart Consulting Sourcing is hosted by Hélène Laffitte / Consulting Quest. The show has published 100 episodes to date.
What has Smart Consulting Sourcing covered recently?
Recent episodes include "What's the Easiest Way to Track Consultant Deliverables Without Micromanaging?" (3 September 2026, 4 minutes), "How to Buy Consulting in the Age of AI" (17 February 2026, 24 minutes), and "How Should You Handle Conflicts of Interest in Consulting Projects?" (2 February 2026, 5 minutes).
How often does Smart Consulting Sourcing publish?
Smart Consulting Sourcing publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 10 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Smart Consulting Sourcing?
Booking probability for Smart Consulting Sourcing is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Smart Consulting Sourcing requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Smart Consulting Sourcing's contact route on record: public web form.
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The strongest fits for Smart Consulting Sourcing are Business & Management Consulting. Smart Consulting Sourcing has a business audience.
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Hélène Laffitte / Consulting Quest hosts Smart Consulting Sourcing, a business podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #201
How to Buy Consulting in the Age of AI
Feb 17, 202624 minS0<p>Can AI replace procurement when buying consulting?<br> The narrative suggests automation is inevitable — the reality is more nuanced.</p> <p>In this episode of Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Laffitte explains what...
- Feb 2, 20265 minS0
<p>In this Quick Take on Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Laffitte, CEO at Consulting Quest, explains how to handle conflicts of interest in consulting projects and why they represent a critical risk in professional...
- Oct 23, 20252 minS0
<p>In this Quick Take on Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Laffitte, CEO at Consulting Quest, unpacks how a make-or-buy strategy can help you design smarter consulting delivery models. </p> <p>Discover how this simple...
- Oct 16, 202517 minS0
<p>Can ChatGPT really replace McKinsey? The hype says yes—but the truth? Not even close. In this episode of Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Laffitte cuts through the noise and reveals how Generative AI is truly...
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- Sep 25, 20252 minS0
<p>Go-live might feel like a win—but it’s not the endgame. In this episode of Quick Takes on Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Laffitte explains why launching your digital consulting procurement platform is just the...
- Sep 18, 202514 minS0
<p>Thinking about digitizing your consulting procurement process? Before you hit “deploy,” make sure you’ve got the right foundation in place. In this episode of Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Laffitte, CEO of...
- Jun 26, 20253 minS0
<p>Can your consulting spend be smarter — just by using better tools? <br> In this episode of Quick Takes on Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Laffitte, CEO of Consulting Quest, breaks down how digital platforms are...
- Jun 19, 202518 minS0
<p>How do you get the most from your consulting budget without compromising impact? In this episode of Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Laffitte, CEO of Consulting Quest, shares a pragmatic, no-fluff approach to...
- May 22, 20254 minS0
<p>Think spend analysis is just adding up invoices? Think again. In this episode of Quick Takes on Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Lafitte, CEO of Consulting Quest, breaks down why real spend analysis is about...
- Apr 17, 20253 minS0
<p>Change management might not be in your procurement job description, but it should be. In this Quick Takes on Smart Consulting Sourcing episode, Hélène Lafitte explains why procurement professionals play a critical...
- Apr 3, 20254 minS0
<p>A consulting agreement might not be flashy — but it’s one of the most critical tools in your consulting procurement arsenal. In this episode of Quick Takes on Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Lafitte, CEO of...
- Mar 27, 202520 minS0
<p>In this thought-provoking episode of Smart Consulting Sourcing, Helene Lafitte unpacks a question that every organization faces but few answer strategically: should you handle a consulting project in-house or bring...
- Mar 13, 20254 minS0
<p>Should you invest in an internal consulting team? In this episode of Quick Takes with Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Lafitte, CEO of Consulting Quest, breaks down the strategic considerations behind this crucial...
- Mar 6, 202519 minS0
<p>Companies spend billions on external consultants, but is there a better way? In this episode of Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène Lafitte, CEO of Consulting Quest, explores the growing trend of Internal Consulting...
- Feb 21, 20254 minS0
<p>Change management is crucial in any procurement transformation, but when it comes to consulting, it takes on a whole new level of complexity. In this episode of QuickTakes with Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène...
- Feb 13, 202523 minS0
<p>Digitalizing consulting procurement offers immense potential—efficiency, transparency, and smarter decision-making. But without the right approach, organizations can fall into common traps that hinder progress.</p>...
- Feb 6, 20254 minS0
<p>In today’s fast-paced digital world, effective collaboration between procurement and business lines is no longer a luxury—it’s a necessity. In this episode of Quick Takes with Smart Consulting Sourcing, Hélène...
- Jan 17, 202514 minS0
<p>Digital transformation isn’t just about flashy new tools—it’s about redefining how we work. In this episode of Smart Consulting Sourcing, Helene Lafitte, CEO of Consulting Quest, dives deep into the pivotal role of...
Episode #183
Centralised vs. Decentralised Procurement: Which Strategy Drives Better Consulting Results?
Nov 21, 202419 minS0<p>In the world of procurement, centralised vs. decentralised procurement structures is one of the most debated topics. Should you centralize your consulting procurement? Opt for a decentralised approach? Or is the...
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