Strategic thinking

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|

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 recruitment consultants

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

Proactive Marketing and BD Executive: Skills questions

It was a full house at PM Forum’s “Proactive Marketing and Business Development Executive” online full day workshop with 19 enthusiastic delegates from all over the UK – and two from Poland. This article supplements the learning resources for the workshop. Proactive Marketing and BD Executive: Skills questions Throughout the day there was Read More

2025-04-29T11:08:38+01:00April 29, 2025|Kim's Blog, Marketing, Relationship Management|

Be more strategic – Strategy into Action (Strategy Implementation)

It was a full house for December’s “Being more strategic” PM Forum - PM Forum workshop for marketing and business development (MBD) professionals. During the session we considered three key areas: thinking strategically, business strategy and marketing/business development strategy. What emerged from exercises and discussions was how to progress from Read More

2024-12-20T12:17:53+00:00December 20, 2024|Kim's Blog, Marketing, Strategy|
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