Last week I was excited to facilitate the much-anticipated new PM Forum workshop on “Aspiring Marketing and Business Development Leaders”. 12 delegates – three quarters from law firms – gathered to tackle a tough, demanding agenda. I’ve tried to provide a synthesis of the key points of interest from the Read More
I wrote the opening chapter “Emotional Intelligence in legal practice – developing a superpower for lawyers” for the new 2026 Globe Book 'Fundamental skills for the Modern Lawyer'. I’m particularly pleased as the new book builds on the work in my 2020 Globe book Essential soft skills for lawyers. The Read More
Law and accountancy firms were represented at the recent PM Forum workshop: “The Proactive Marketing and Business Development Executive”. Of course we need strategy, planning and expertise to help us be proactive. But a key theme emerging at the workshop was the need to be proactive in creating and cultivating relationships – both Read More
Last week I led an intensive and experiential MBL workshop on “Managing and Marketing a Profitable Surveyors Practice” (Kim Tasso - MBL Seminars). Delegates from medium-sized practices covered both commercial and residential sectors and their services included: strategic advisory, valuations, building surveying, dilapidations, town planning, agency, development, Landlord & Tenant, Read More
An article I wrote on “Giving effective feedback” was published in the June issue of Counsel Magazine | COUNSEL | The Magazine of the Bar of England and Wales. Giving feedback in professional relationships. “I think it’s very important to have a feedback loop, where you’re constantly thinking about Read More
