Recently named one of Forbes’ World’s Best Consulting Firms, JMW shows the future of business performance lies in optimizing human systems, not technology alone.

JMW has been recognized on Forbes’ prestigious list of the World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025, compiled in partnership with Statista. Out of thousands of firms evaluated globally, only 227 consultancies earned a place on this list—affirming JMW’s position among the world’s top advisors to business and industry.

At a time when consulting headlines are dominated by artificial intelligence—mass layoffs, AI-powered service lines, and firms racing to automate delivery—JMW is intentionally different. Its work remains deeply human, focused on helping clients optimize the human systems at the core of every organization to achieve the performance leaders are striving for. These systems aren’t defined by visible structures, but by the hidden dynamics of how people perceive, listen, and converse in pursuit of results.

“Everything in business depends on human execution for success—and the biggest barrier to execution is often mindset,” said Dan Spiwack, CEO of JMW. “Shifting those limiting mindsets is the backbone of our work. After more than 40 years, we’ve seen it as a highly reliable route to achieving meaningful performance uplift at the organizational level.

“We work directly with leaders responsible for turning vision into action, helping them change how they think, talk, and listen. That shift ensures the best conversations happen—empowering leaders to deliver results once thought out of reach. It’s a disciplined, results-driven approach—battle-tested over decades in some of the toughest industries.”

Amid a broader shift toward boutique firms that offer specialized, agile services, JMW stands distinct by making a promise few consultancies are willing to make: the delivery of results, not formulas or processes. At a time when skepticism is rising and many firms are seen as delivering glossy reports without accountability, JMW measures its success directly against the outcomes that matter most to each client—whether that be growth, cost, schedule, or other key performance goals.

“Our clients don’t just receive a slide deck full of analysis and recommendations—they actually achieve measurable results that last, even after we’ve left,” added Spiwack. “That is the true standard for consulting impact.”

Being named among Forbes’ World’s Best Management Consulting Firms signals to clients and partners that JMW is redefining what consulting can be in today’s world: specialized, human-first, accountable to results, and globally trusted.

The full list of World’s Best Management Consulting Firms 2025 can be viewed on Forbes.com.

About JMW

Founded in 1982, JMW is a global management consulting partner with more than 40 years of experience helping leaders close the gap between strategy and execution. The firm specializes in simplifying the complex human challenges that often stand in the way of high-impact performance shifts at both the enterprise and project level. JMW has partnered with CEOs and leadership teams at more than 700 organizations across five continents and 40 countries and has supported the successful delivery of over 100 major capital projects worldwide. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, JMW operates four global offices.

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“Our clients don’t just receive a slide deck full of analysis and recommendations—they actually achieve measurable results that last, even after we’ve left,” added Spiwack. “That is the true standard for consulting impact.”