SPI Inside: AI Promised Productivity. Data Quality Still Holds the Keys.
In a world where AI gives us access to all the data we could ever need, real advantage comes not from more data – but from the right data.
The Great Switch: The Day PS Delivery Models Flipped Overnight and What It Cost Us
By 2024, 68% of all billable hours were delivered off-site; a sharp rise that pushed the gap well beyond the previous 2021 high of 59%, signalling a lasting shift in delivery models. We explore the impact in this article.
You’ve Got the PS Maturity Benchmark™. Now What?
Each year, SPI delivers the most comprehensive performance benchmark in Professional Services. If you’ve received the 2025 PS Maturity Benchmark™ Report and your Pillar Maturity Overview (no cost to survey contributors), you’re not just informed — you’re equipped. Here’s how to turn those insights into accelerated performance. Here’s how you level-up! 📘 What You’re Holding […]
Beyond Utilization: Building a Smarter Impact Model
The best firms aren’t asking, “How do we hit 75% utilization?” They’re asking, “How do we align utilization with strategic growth, client impact, and workforce sustainability?”
The Truth About Billable Utilization: What Works and What Doesn’t
Billable utilization has long been a key metric for PS firms, but is it still the best path to profitability? SPI’s latest data uncovers a shift in the industry.
How PSA Was Codified: The Evolution of Professional Services Automation
Today, firms leveraging PSA see a direct impact on their bottom line—SPI’s 2022 research, conducted across 88 firms with an average of 376 employees, found a striking $8.96 million (+12.4%) increase in professional services revenue, growing from an average of $72.1 million to $81.1 million.