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
At the recent PM Forum training workshop “Practical and Professional Skills for Marketing and Business Development (MBD) Assistants” we talked about many strategic and operational marketing and business development activities. But there was a particular interest in event management as a crucial element of many MBD campaigns. We explored event management best practice, Read More
Last week I facilitated MBL’s workshop on “How to manage and grow your private client practice”. Amongst the delegates were newly-appointed partners and heads of Private Client departments. Almost every delegate left with the view that they needed to consider strategic issues, engage the team in those discussions and agree Read More
Following the recent Marketing and Business Development (MBD) law firm case studies, here are some Marketing and Business Development (MBD) accountancy firm case studies (2024-2025). Shortly, I will publish the final series – for property and real estate firms. Whereas there was real variety in the law firm case studies, Read More
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) requires Members and Fellows to complete CPD (Continuing Professional Development) every year to retain their Chartered Marketer Status. As a Fellow of CIM, I’m happy to report that I have completed mine for July 2024 – June 2025 and can retain the designation for Read More
