Here are the highlights from the recent PM Forum workshop on “Cross-selling and referrer management accelerator”. The delegates were mostly marketing and business development (MBD) managers – legal, accountancy and consultancy firms (one joined form Germany and another was a qualified lawyer). There was an even split between those focused Read More
The recent “Future Marketing and Business Development Manager” workshop from PM Forum was held on Budget day – so we were lower than usual on delegates from accountancy firms. Thanks to Orrick who hosted the session – providing amazing views over Central London. Future Marketing Manager – New product development. Read More
Most people appreciate the importance of questioning skills in selling, training, coaching, counselling (especially Cognitive Based Therapy – CBT) and commercial conversations. In this post I explore different types of questions and how they can be used in various business scenarios. Why are questions so important? (Questioning skills). The importance Read More
At training workshops, people often ask me for case studies of successful marketing and business development strategies and campaigns at professional services firms. Both to support their competitor analysis and to see what good strategies and campaigns look like. I scour publications and awards to pick up as many as Read More
At the recent PM Forum workshop on “Selling processes and sales skills for marketing and business development professionals” we focused on sales and selling challenges in professional services. Delegates from legal and accountancy practices in the UK and overseas (Brussels and Amsterdam) shared how to tackle those challenges. What is Read More
