Ever feel like presenting in front of the entire world?

That’s what it can feel like when you’re either selected as a finalist in a major consultant RFP—or when you’re sitting in the audience, evaluating firms and waiting for that one team to show they really “get it.”

I recently had the chance to reflect on that feeling while visiting the UN General Assembly Hall. The grand setting, the global stakes, the measured tone of diplomacy—it all reminded me of what we aim to NOT replicate in consultant selection: formality without connection.

At Docent, we believe consultant value goes far beyond credentials and presentation polish. It’s about trust, chemistry, clarity of fit and a shared sense of purpose – a real extension of your own team. Let’s humanize the process, even when the stakes are high.

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