The Human Hack: Rebooting Consulting Culture

This isn’t about tools, templates, frameworks, or even just the latest AI technologies. It is about people and mindset.

AI is driving a significant shift in consulting, with more attention on tools, templates, and frameworks. That shift brings useful possibilities, but it also risks losing the human experience and mindset that make consulting work well.

At Scottish Summit 2026, Areti Iles and Dan Barber will join Ian Tweedie for an honest and practical conversation about how consultants and delivery leads can rediscover and develop better consulting cultures in a world obsessed with tools and delivery speed.

Event Details

Date: Friday 2 - Saturday 3 October 2026
Location: Scottish Summit 2026
Registration: Scottish Summit 2026
Agenda: Scottish Summit agenda

Please check the summit agenda for the latest session time and venue details.

Session Overview

Expect a candid conversation filled with stories, audience Q&A, and advice you can put straight into action on your projects and in your teams. Bring your questions and get involved.

What You Will Take Away

  • Sharpen your critical thinking and ask better questions to get to the root of a problem.
  • Build stronger, more trusting client relationships through open communication, curiosity, and teamwork.
  • Make sure your work delivers clear, measurable business value by considering its impact on people, processes, and technology.

Speakers

Areti Iles

Technology Director - AI Business Solutions at Telefonica Tech, speaker, mentor, user group leader, and Microsoft MVP.

Dan Barber

Founder and Principal Consultant at Strathos, Microsoft BizApps MVP, coach, mentor, speaker, advisor, and strategist.

Ian Tweedie

Senior Technical Consultant, 16x Microsoft Certified, blogger, Power Apps Super User, and tech coach.

Why Attend?

If your work has ever been technically perfect but somehow missed the mark, this session is about understanding why and what to do next.

You will leave with new ways to think, lead, and consult so that your engagements are more rewarding, your impact is more visible, and your career is more fulfilling. Do not drift into transactional delivery. Reclaim the mission, rebuild the mindset, and keep the human experience at the centre of the work.

Join Us

Register for Scottish Summit 2026 and check the agenda for the latest session details.