Many therapy clients are surprised to learn that their issues relate to chronic stress and also to trauma (even if it occurred during their childhood). A useful counselling tool is psychoeducation – helping clients learn more about their mental health, what they are experiencing and both the causes and remedies. Read More
At the recent PM Forum - PM Forum workshop on “Towards KAM and ABM: Helping fee-earners with client relationship management” we were joined by delegates from across the UK in legal, accountancy, actuarial and engineering firms. I’ve summarised the delegate aims, poll results and key takeaways below as an addition Read More
Active listening is a core communication skill that is fundamental for creating and developing relationships. Yet listening doesn’t receive nearly as much attention as other communication skills such as speaking, writing, presenting and negotiating. Effective listening is critical for so many activities such as learning, leading, client service, consulting, coaching, Read More
At the recent “Proactive Marketing and Business Development Executive” full day PM Forum workshop, delegates (from law (including a former secretary and a former lawyer), accounting and consulting practices asked a number of questions. These summary answers contribute to the learning resources for the session. Six questions from Proactive Marketing/BD Read More
I thought I’d share a few key ideas from some recent workshops on negotiation skills. Sometimes I am training business support professionals, but on occasions I am asked to work with legal professionals who typically are known for their excellent negotiation skills. I use the model of balancing task and Read More
