Winding River Consulting Blog

Rachel Anevski, DBA, PHR, SHRM-CP

Articles by Rachel Anevski, DBA, PHR, SHRM-CP.

Why Business Acumen Is Walking Out the Door, and What Firms Must Build Next
Leadership

Why Business Acumen Is Walking Out the Door, and What Firms Must Build Next

Professional services firms must prioritize developing business acumen in their leaders to bridge the gap between what ...

Jul 28, 2026
Succession Planning Beyond the Next Partner: Why Continuity Depends on Developing Leaders at Every Level
Leadership

Succession Planning Beyond the Next Partner: Why Continuity Depends on Developing Leaders at Every Level

Discover how effective succession planning goes beyond replacing partners by developing leaders at every level to ...

Jul 13, 2026
Leadership in a Post-Apprenticeship World: How Learning Has Changed and Why Firms Must Change With It
Leadership

Leadership in a Post-Apprenticeship World: How Learning Has Changed and Why Firms Must Change With It

Explore how leadership in professional services must evolve in a post-apprenticeship world where AI and new learning ...

Jun 23, 2026
AI Didn't Solve Your Talent Problem. It Just Moved It.
Accounting

AI Didn't Solve Your Talent Problem. It Just Moved It.

When AI absorbed the compliance work, the development environment went with it.

Jun 23, 2026
The partnership model is under pressure
Leadership

The Partnership Model Under Pressure: How Ownership Changes Are Forcing a Redefinition of Leadership Readiness

Ownership changes in professional services demand a new view on leadership readiness, separating it from partnership to ...

Jun 18, 2026
Developing judgement, not just technical skill
Leadership

Developing Judgment, Not Just Technical Skill: A Materiality Framework for Leadership Readiness in the AI Era

Discover a framework that prioritizes judgment development in leadership, essential for navigating the AI era and ...

Apr 29, 2026
Coaching, Mentoring, and Developing: Why Firms Must Stop Confusing Conversations With Capability
Leadership

Coaching, Mentoring, and Developing: Why Firms Must Stop Confusing Conversations With Capability

Explore the distinctions between coaching, mentoring, and development to build effective leadership programs and ...

Apr 29, 2026
Still thinking its a pipeline problem?
Leadership

Still Thinking Its A Pipeline Problem?: Why AI and New Work Models Are Breaking Leadership Development

Discover why traditional leadership pipelines are failing and how AI and new work models demand a deliberate redesign ...

Mar 23, 2026
Attracting and Retaining Talent
Firm Growth

Attracting and Retaining Talent: Why Leadership, Not Perks, Differentiates Firms

Leadership, not perks, drives talent retention. Discover how effective leadership development can transform your firm ...

Mar 23, 2026

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