Konsultoivia

Konsultoivia is a proposed interdisciplinary practice that combines traditional management consulting methods with audiovisual communication technologies to support stakeholder engagement and decision-making within organizations. The term is used in theoretical writings and experimental projects to discuss how video, interactive media, and live data visualization can augment consulting workflows, data presentation, and collaborative planning.

The word appears as a neologism with no universal definition or standard methodology. It is not a formal profession, but a label employed by researchers and practitioners to explore the integration of media-enabled communication into consulting processes. Usage varies by context, and some writers treat konsultoivia as an umbrella concept rather than a discrete method.

Core components commonly described include structured client interviews and workshops, scenario modeling, and the production of audiovisual deliverables such as video briefs, dashboards, and animated explainers. Facilitation often emphasizes iterative feedback, transparency in assumptions, and alignment of stakeholder interests. Ethical considerations include accessibility, data privacy, and the potential for media to shape perception as much as content.

Applications span corporate strategy, public policy, and education, where konsultoivia approaches are used to clarify complex information, test assumptions, and foster collaboration among diverse participants. Critics argue that the label risks vagueness and inflation of professional scope, and that rigorous evaluation is needed to assess impact beyond traditional metrics.

See also: management consulting, multimedia communication, participatory planning.