In most of the courses I teach and the coaching provided to senior lawyers, accountants and surveyors I talk about the importance of having a firm-wide strategy. Even if it is merely an “umbrella strategy” of overall parameters about how the equity partners hope that the firm will develop and Read More
I wrote a chapter on this topic for Ark Publication’s “Best Practices in Legal Marketing” which was published last month. I start by considering the reasons why there may not appear to be a strategy at a law firm – and why there may be a reluctance for the partners Read More
Following on from Peter Cook’s http://www.academy-of-rock.co.uk/ great book “Sex, Leadership and Rock’n'Roll: Leadership Lessons from the Academy of Rock” comes the thinner but just as good “Punk Rock People Management”. It’s a short, accessible booklet providing some no-nonsense practical advice to non-HR professionals on dealing with hiring (selection, induction, rewards), inspiring (engagement, Read More
Last Tuesday I took myself along to the 16th PSMG Annual Conference – it’s a rare but pleasant occasion when I am purely in delegate mode rather than speaking or running a workshop. The venue – America Square Conference Centre – was marvellous, the rooms were gleaming white with cheerful red Read More
Book review: Chaotics - The business of managing and marketing in the age of turbulence By Philip Kotler and John A Caslione (scenario planning). This review appeared in Professional Marketing magazine a while back. But I keep mentioning the book to people so thought I’d publish it here. This book about scenario planning Read More
