Communications

Writing skills – Audience, Emotions and “Show don’t tell”

Last week, we gathered at the fabulous London offices of Norton Rose Fulbright for the PM Forum “Marketing and Business Development Writing Workshop”. (Details of future training workshops: PM Forum - PM Forum). Focusing on three key points Power of three - Writing and presentation basics (Video) (kimtasso.com) – I’ve Read More

2024-10-14T09:46:09+01:00October 14, 2024|Kim's Blog, Marketing, Selling, Web Sites|

Coaching skills – How to work with people with fixed views and closed to new ideas (dealing with stubbornness)

At the recent PM Forum - PM Forum training workshop on “Coaching and Consulting skills for marketing and business development professionals” the issue of how to work with people with fixed views and closed to new ideas or refuse to consider change arose several times.  We avoided using labels such Read More

Campaigns, thought leadership and project management – 18 ways to stretch MBD resources

At this month’s PM Forum - PM Forum online workshop on “Campaigns, thought leadership and project management” we explored the three topics from a strategic (why) rather than a tactical (how) perspective. 50% of the delegates were from law firms with others from accountancy and consulting practices. There was an Read More

2024-06-24T09:39:13+01:00June 24, 2024|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Marketing, Strategy|

Build your brand advantage with PM Forum and Sholto Lindsay-Smith

In June, Sholto Lindsay-Smith (founding director of International brand and business consultancy (industrybranding.com)) presented a new PM Forum - PM Forum  training session on “Build your brand advantage”.  Sholto has worked with many professional services firms including: Bidwells, Birketts, Cluttons, Jackson Lees, JLL, Nexia and Stephenson Harwood.  Delegates from law, Read More

2024-06-12T17:12:16+01:00June 12, 2024|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Marketing, Strategy|

Book review: You’re not listening – What you’re missing and why it matters by Kate Murphy

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

2024-06-07T08:15:32+01:00June 7, 2024|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Relationship Management, Selling|
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