International Council of Management Consulting Institutes
Budget
€10 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
4
0.55 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
ICMCI, the International Council of Management Consulting Institutes, is a non-profit organization established in 1987 to: 1. Enhance the exchange of information among national certifying and registration bodies to strengthen understanding, cooperation, and the quality of certification. 2. Elevate global standards of management consulting and promote its recognition as a respected profession. 3. Promote cross-border networking, fostering information sharing and international cooperation. 4. Encourage reciprocity among institutes upholding recognized standards and the International Code of Professional Conduct. 5. Raise the profile of management consulting with international and regional bodies. ICMCI members are national Institutes or Associations of Management Consulting, representing the profession in 50 countries worldwide. They are all not-for-profit organizations that certify or register management consultants to agreed standards of education, experience, competence, and ethics.
EU Legislative Interests
ICMCI targets selected EU priorities under the 2024-2029 “Competitiveness” agenda, including: - Union of Skills – development and recognition of professional competences (EQF alignment), micro-credentials, and transnational mobility. - Make business easier & faster – SME support for simplification, reduced administrative burden, and improved competitiveness. - Digital productivity and AI – guidance in AI adoption, digital transformation, and governance. - Research & Innovation – promotion of innovation management competences and faster market uptake of research outcomes. - Sustainable Development policies – advisory for the green transition, ESG, circular business models, and resilience. - Access to finance – preparing SMEs and professionals for investment readiness and EU funding. Regarding these priorities, ICMCI can: 1) respond to EU consultation requests; 2) organise meetings with EU officials; 3) targeted workshops and events; 4) disseminate relevant EU policy updates to its members and stakeholders.
Communication Activities
Through the ICMCI Euro Hub, which gathers the Institutes and Associations of Management Consulting in the European region, ICMCI can organise targeted workshops, webinars, and meetings with EU officials and stakeholders; respond to public consultations; publish policy briefs; and disseminate updates on relevant EU legislative developments to its members via newsletters, and social media. These activities aim to foster dialogue, share best practices, and strengthen cross-border cooperation in line with the identified EU priorities.
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
CMC-Global has many international connections in order to keep abreast of opportunities to support the management consultant profession worldwide. Details of ICMCI international connections are available on its website at the following link: https://www.cmc-global.org/content/international-connections
Organisation Members
For a complete and updated list of ICMCI members, please refer to the following webpage: https://www.cmc-global.org/content/member-institutes
Additional Information
The estimated annual costs related to the activities covered by the register are are carried out on a pro bono basis by its members. Administrative expenses and direct costs for events and meetings are covered by membership contributions.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.