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 looking at their next career move). The essence of marketing is to anticipate and meet client needs profitably. As your career progresses, you develop Read More
Many firms are experimenting with and using AI to support efficient and effective development of bids, proposals and tenders. I last wrote about AI pitch automation at Arup and GHD in October 2025 Arup and GHD pitch automation and AI. And had considered how Bidwells used AI in producing case Read More
There was a variety of delegates at a recent workshop by MBL on “Pitch Perfect – How to prepare and present winning pitches and tenders”. From trainees to partners, from beginners to marketing and business development experts, from private client to commercial services and from large and smaller firms. I’ve Read More
Marketing and business development delegates from legal, accountancy and construction firms joined a PM Forum workshop on persuasive writing. We covered a lot during the session, so I’ve shared just those ideas that the delegates found most valuable. Wise words from a writing workshop. Key takeaways from a writing workshop Read More
Back in May 2017 I reviewed the first edition of this book strategic tendering. And I have been recommending it ever since. So I was delighted when the authors did an extensive overhaul of the contents to publish the second edition in 2022. This review concentrates on the newer material Read More
