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Selling challenges in professional services: Sales processes and skills

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Protectionism – Some fee-earners could be insecure and defensive about sharing client information and relationships. The culture and rewards systems sometimes worked against integrated client teams. Data – CRM (Client Relationship Management) and CDP (Client Data Platforms) are often lacking.

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Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective

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Back in July 2020 I shared some research insights from my book “ Essential Soft Skills for Lawyers ” which generated significant interest – not least from the associated nine-minute video explaining “soft” skills featuring the Worry Monster. The shift to remote working during lockdown drove the need to develop several new soft skills.

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Proactive marketing and business development executives – CRM, internal engagement and career insights

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There were comments that it was unusual for people to be in the office so face time and in person meetings – where it is easier to develop rapport, trust and solid working relationships – were rare. Finding ways to meet with people in real time (such as at social events) can help.

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Referrer Management – Capacity and Capability

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Arrange for your learning and development team to offer assessments – in essential selling competencies such as emotional intelligence (EQ) or cultural intelligence if you serve an international client base. And to know when to cut their losses and move onto other potential referrer relationships.

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Telephone skills for lawyers and accountants – Confidentiality, client experience, accents and gatekeepers

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Only 21% of clients report a high-quality ongoing dialogue with their main partner outside of a matter-related discussion. This leaves a lot of room to develop client relationships”.

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Book review: Neuroscience for learning and development by Stella Collins

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There’s information about Howard Gardener’ multiple intelligences and emotional intelligence. I have written seven books – on growth strategies, business development, selling, business relationships, media relations and social media. So I’m confident you could skip some of this material if necessary.