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Dr Arnd Halbach
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Dr Arnd Halbach

Founder of The Principals Group

Dr Arnd Halbach has a PhD in entrepreneurship. He joined the ERA Group in 2007, midway through its journey, and worked alongside its founder to grow it into a network of 1,000+ franchisees across 50 countries before its successful sale. He is the author of Your Second Curve.

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The 37% Problem: Why AI Is Making People Faster, but Not Making Companies Better

Nearly 9 in 10 firms use AI, but only 37% see an EBIT gain. Why faster people don’t make better companies, and what the top 6% do differently.

28 September 2026
6 min read
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Why consulting is the safer bet in your 50s, not the riskier one

Why consulting can offer senior executives more control, diversified income and long-term security than relying on a single corporate role.

19 September 2026
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The part of consulting AI still can’t do

AI is reshaping consulting by automating analysis. The lasting value lies in senior judgement, trust, implementation and delivering real outcomes.

18 September 2026
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