Leadership

Aspiring MBD leaders – Advice from a CEO

This is one of a series of articles supporting the Home – PM Forum new training course Aspiring Marketing and Business Development Leader – PM Forum (for marketing and BD managers looking at their next career move). Becoming a CMO is an aspiration for many senior MBD managers. So, I sought the views of Read More

2026-07-09T11:22:04+01:00July 9, 2026|Accountants, Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Marketing, Strategy|

Emotional Intelligence in legal practice (Globe’s Fundamental Skills for the Modern Lawyer)

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

2026-07-07T15:36:36+01:00July 7, 2026|Kim's Blog, Lawyers, Management Skills, Relationship Management|

Develop your value proposition (and a personal story)

What’s your personal value proposition? What value do you bring to your clients? (or employer?) You may have considered these questions as part of your personal brand development. I’m looking at the process through the lens of value proposition development – and through my personal lens. Develop your value proposition (and Read More

2026-06-24T17:01:33+01:00June 24, 2026|Kim's Blog, Management Skills, Marketing, Selling|

Aspiring MBD Leaders – Advice from a Chief Commercial Officer (CCO)

This article is one in a series supporting the Home – PM Forum training course Aspiring Marketing and Business Development Leader – PM Forum (for marketing and BD managers preparing for their next career move). Leor has worked hard during his successful professional services marketing career – spanning legal, accountancy and consulting firms – Read More

Assertiveness and confidence – Clarity, power and incisive questions

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

2026-05-11T09:57:33+01:00May 11, 2026|Kim's Blog, Marketing, Relationship Management|
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