{
  "id": 1246052,
  "title": "The skill BCG's North America boss thinks matters more in the AI era",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/the-skill-bcgs-north-america-boss-thinks-matters-more-in-the-ai-era",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-16T09:33:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/bcg-consultants-ai-skills-technical-training-mel-wolfgang-2026-8"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mel Wolfgang, the head of BCG's North America region, emphasizes that critical thinking skills are more crucial than ever in the era of artificial intelligence. He believes that consultants should possess not only technical proficiency but also the ability to think critically and make sound judgments. BCG is actively increasing its hiring of both technical talent and traditional consultants, striving to find consultants who combine these skills. The firm's new hires are arriving with broader technical skill sets, including experience with AI tools like Claude and Codex. However, Wolfgang stresses that while AI can generate insights, the role of judgment remains paramount. His firm has expanded employee training to cover AI fundamentals, and BCGers are required to pass assessments to gauge their proficiency in applying AI tools. The goal is to have all staff complete the first level of AI training by the end of the year and all four levels in the next couple of years. Nonetheless, Wolfgang insists that critical thinking remains the cornerstone of BCG's consulting approach.",
  "summary": "BCG wants consultants with strong AI skills, but says critical thinking and judgment matter more than ever.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}