Curiosity

Leadership and management: Maverick Magpies and Predictable Pigeons

There is a myth that magpies are attracted to shiny, sparkly things. The myth says that they will even steal them. (In 2014 researchers at Exeter University disproved the idea that magpies are attracted to shiny things – but bear with me while I continue my metaphor). Creative swiping was Read More

2018-10-19T13:07:44+01:00October 19, 2018|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Relationship Management|

Future Marketing Manager – Brands, plans, teams, curiosity and creativity (April 2017)

Lewis Silkin solicitors were kind enough to host the recent “Future Marketing Manager” training session (for future dates see: http://www.pmforum.co.uk/training.aspx). The marketing and business development delegates from legal, accountancy, property and recruitment businesses had a busy day. Here are their thoughts on the key lessons for a future marketing manager.  Read More

2017-04-06T15:25:11+01:00April 6, 2017|Kim's Blog, Marketing|

Strategy development insights: Curiosity, challenge, creativity, co-creation, culture and change

While many people think strategy development in professional service firms as akin to “herding cats”, I think it’s more like trying to pick up mercury. There are all those shiny spots of precious (noxious?) metal which break off and join up in a seemingly random manner. It’s hard to put Read More

2017-03-06T10:24:55+00:00March 6, 2017|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Property, Strategy|
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