At the PM Forum’s Marketing and Business Development (MBD) Assistants training session last week there was much talk about career progression. I’ve focused on a few topics: how we are perceived, the attraction of variety in roles, event management and MBD career specialisation. This article supplements the learning resources for Read More
Alastair and Samantha of Optix Solutions delivered a comprehensive and thought-provoking PM Forum training session. Delegates appreciated the provocative food for thought to make more proactive use of AI in their marketing and business development teams and activities. Opportunities quickly become threats so the need to get a handle on Read More
It was great to welcome the Optix Solutions team to deliver its first online training session for PM Forum on 4th September. This new session “Creating a Leading Digital Marketing Strategy” guided delegates through the process of creating and implementing a digital marketing strategy. It comprised three elements: a) digital Read More
I scan the media regularly to capture insights into the latest marketing and business development (BD) strategies and campaigns in professional services. Delegates on my public and inhouse training sessions often ask for case studies into what their peers and competitors are doing. Case studies allow you to compare and Read More
It was a full house at the March workshop on “Practical and Professional Skills for Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) Assistants” although almost all delegates were from law firms across the UK. The discussions and polls (see below) provided interesting insights into the roles and aspirations of those entering professional Read More
