What happened
A person who works under the title of consultant has raised a blunt question about the profession: why keep increasing the number of consultants?
The question is framed as a personal doubt, coming from someone who is themselves engaged in consultant work rather than an outside critic.
The item was published by Nikkei CrossTech on September 13, 2026.
Why it matters
The question is notable because it comes from inside the profession, suggesting that at least some practitioners see a mismatch between the supply of consultants and the value they add.
It also hints at a broader unease about a title that can be attached to work in many different ways, which makes it hard to judge what a consultant actually does.
If the number of people using the title keeps growing, clients may find it increasingly difficult to distinguish between them, which is a problem for the profession itself.
Key facts
The author works under the title of consultant.
The author openly questions why the number of consultants should keep growing.
The item was published by Nikkei CrossTech on September 13, 2026.
What to watch next
Whether the question draws responses from other consultants who agree or disagree with the premise.
Whether the discussion moves from the size of the consultant population to how the title itself is defined and used.