# Event Details - **Event Name**: Picking Up the Pieces - What happens after the consultants leave - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm - **Event Description**: Join us to chat about life after consultants exit—how to keep the momentum and make lasting changes!About this EventWelcome to Picking Up the Pieces - What happens after the consultants leave! Join us at Isola Space on January 29, 2026 at 6:30 PM (Gulf Standard Time) for an insightful event.Ever wondered what happens after consultants finish their work and leave? This event will delve into the aftermath and provide practical tips on how to sustain the positive changes. Whether you're a designer, manager, or simply curious, this event is perfect for you!Come ready to engage in lively discussions, gain valuable insights, and network with like-minded individuals. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn and grow together!Happy New Year and welcome back!This session is a relaxed post–winter break catch-up for the HCD UAE community, with time to reconnect, share stories, and ease back into the year together.Alongside the networking, we’ll have a short, informal talk led by , Co-founder and Strategic Designer at The Sifer Network. Julie will reflect on a familiar pattern many organisations experience after engaging large management consultancies, the moment when the strategy decks are delivered, the consultants move on, and internal teams are left to “pick up the pieces”.The conversation will touch on themes such as how strategy engagements often fail to build real capability inside organisations, how dependency can form in both the short and long term, and what happens when a 300+ slide PowerPoint lands without clear ownership, execution, or embedded change.Rather than a takedown, this is a reflective discussion grounded in a couple of real projects and lived experience. The aim is to spark thoughtful conversation about what actually helps organisations scale, adapt, and improve once external advisors have left the room.As always with HCD UAE, expect a friendly crowd, thoughtful discussion, and plenty of space to connect with others working across design, product, service, strategy, and research.Agenda?: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PMNetworking?: 07:30 PM - 08:30 PMPicking Up the Pieces with Julie Rix?: 08:30 PM - 09:30 PMMore Networking?: 09:30 PM - 11:30 PMDrinks at the Dragonfly next door - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/dubai/picking-up-the-pieces-what-happens-after-the-consultants-leave/100001980626053844 - **Event Categories**: art, sports - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Dubai - **state**: DU - **country**: United Arab Emirates - **location**: Isola Space - **lat**: 25.1886499 - **long**: 55.28854219999999 - **full address**: Isola Space, The Lana Promenade, Dorchester Collection, Marasi Bay, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Picking Up the Pieces - What happens after the consultants leave - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/c4612a89795189c07c3f0896b8183a19e599aa2c8d51582a79c086092623edf2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc1e1e1e-gmir.jpg?v=1769352266 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Picking Up the Pieces - What happens after the consultants leave being held? - **A:** Picking Up the Pieces - What happens after the consultants leave takes place on Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 29 Jan, 2026 at 09:30 pm at Isola Space, The Lana Promenade, Dorchester Collection, Marasi Bay, Business Bay, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. - **Q**: Who is organizing Picking Up the Pieces - What happens after the consultants leave? - **A:** Picking Up the Pieces - What happens after the consultants leave is organized by HCD UAE Meetup. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Picking Up the Pieces - What happens after the consultants leave is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Dubai, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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