Espen, my concern with Dr. Carlin as a potential consultant is that he has a reputation for calling it as he sees it, despite what the following might suggest. Would any large consulting firm be willing to take that risk with its clients?
One of my academic colleagues suggested we hire Dr. G. Carlin as a faculty member in strategy based on the following test lecture – but in my view he would fit equally well in a consulting company. Perhaps a shared appointment?