The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) requires Members and Fellows to complete CPD (Continuing Professional Development) every year to retain their Chartered Marketer Status. As a Fellow of CIM, I’m happy to report that I have completed mine for July 2024 – June 2025 and can retain the designation for Read More
It was a full house for July’s “Be more strategic” PM Forum – PM Forum workshop for marketing and business development (MBD) professionals. During the session we considered three key areas: thinking strategically, business strategy and marketing/business development strategy. Be more strategic – Strategy is about making choices. Strategy is about making Read More
At the recent MBL session on “Boost Your Confidence at Work – A toolbox for professionals” we explored a number of issues relating to confidence in the workplace – especially for those at the start of their career. Delegates included trainee solicitors and accountants as well as junior professionals in marketing and human Read More
At the recent PM Forum online workshop on “Campaigns, Thought Leadership and Project Management” there were 17 delegates from legal, accountancy and consultancy firms. There was much discussion and debate. This article contributes to the learning resources for those who attended. Reflecting on delegate feedback (see below) there are three themes emerging. Read More
There are some excellent models and resources about cross-cultural intelligence. (I particularly like the Hofstede Country comparison tool). But this book – recommended to me by one of my clients – was a revelation and is my favourite resource so far. I recommend it to leaders, human resource professionals or Read More
