This is a review of the book “What management is – how it works and why it’s everyone’s business” by Joan Magretta with the collaboration of Nan Stone. I’m often asked for book recommendations to support workshops on management, leadership, strategy and commerciality. I strongly endorse this book – despite 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
At the recent PM Forum workshop on “Assertiveness, Effectiveness and Impact for Marketing and Business Development Assistants and Executives” we welcomed a lively group of delegates. Marketing and business development roles in professional services are improving on many fronts yet there were some worrying results (see poll results below): Just Read More
Former solicitor, business development consultant and coach Claire Rason | LinkedIn of Client Talk | Coaching, Training & Client Listening | Coaching Leaders & Business Professionals led an interactive workshop for PM Forum - PM Forum on client listening and research. This summary – exploring sources of client insight in Read More
Well done to the select group of delegates who battled through the London tube strike and rain to arrive EARLY for a PM Forum workshop day on marketing and business development (MBD) management. Thanks too to Dentons for hosting and the generous hospitality. Future marketing and business development managers – Read More
