- Using a SWOT analysis, evaluate NexaCore’s competitive position in the AI-era consulting market. Which internal weaknesses and external threats make AI-native service offerings an urgent priority for the firm?
- Apply Porter’s Five Forces to assess how the rise of AI-native competitors and automation-driven delivery models are reshaping the industry structure. Which forces have increased in intensity, and how should NexaCore respond strategically?
- Using the McKinsey 7S framework (Strategy, Structure, Systems, Shared Values, Skills, Staff, Style), analyze the organizational misalignments at NexaCore that may hinder its transition to AI-native consulting. Which elements require the most urgent redesign?
- Select any one of NexaCore’s proposed AI-native service offerings (e.g., AI-powered application engineering, industry-specific AI copilots, AI-native managed services, or AI governance advisory). Develop a detailed offering definition ( Problem/opportunity statement; Target customer segments; Core value proposition; Key features and components; Delivery model and engagement phases; Pricing and commercial constructs; IP, accelerators, or platforms required).
- For the service offering you selected above, outline a capability-building blueprint for NexaCore. Your answer should identify the following:
- Critical roles and skills required (AI architects, prompt engineers, domain experts, etc.)
- Reskilling/upskilling pathways
- Partnerships needed (academic, hyperscaler, open-source, start-ups)
- Organizational changes to support AI-first delivery
- Methods to overcome cultural resistance among traditional project teams
Dr. Selvaraj Vadivelu 