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28th PM Forum Conference: Organisational culture, mentoring, digital distraction, ESG and client experience (2023)

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28 th PM Forum Conference: Organisational culture, mentoring, digital distraction, ESG and client experience (2023) Reprinted from PM Magazine With 100+ people enjoying coffee in bright orange TUC mugs, the buzz heightened to good vibrations: Connecting with familiar faces and new friends, both old hands and the next generation.

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The Wild West, Cher and Covid – Reflections from a Referrer Management workshop (June 2022)

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Alongside generating new business directly from clients and developing existing client relationships, referrer management was seen as vital to generate revenue and profit – particularly for those reliant on commercial transactions in B2B and consumer clients in B2C. Telephone skills workshop (kimtasso.com) ).

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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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How Marketing and Business Development (M&BD) Assistants can shine – Develop knowledge and skills, build personal brand and increase visibility

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Consistency was another theme as well as the need for clarity of target audiences and the use of various media outlets, preferred digital channels and modes of engagement. How happy are you with your CRM (and integrated mailing, analytics and relationship management capabilities)?

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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. Geographical and psychological distance can seem larger when in a digital space.

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Sales Targeting Toolbox for Professional Services Firms

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And I’ve noted the highlights of the sessions by other speakers (How the BD function can be more influential, Rethinking your online strategy, Digital marketing maturity and Best practice for KAM) below. Capacity planning – Research suggests that humans can probably manage a maximum 150 to 250 close relationships.

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Soft skills revisited – with a leadership perspective

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So, it seemed appropriate to revisit the topic in the light of recent developments – the return to office working, the accelerating digital revolution, the escalating war for talent and the myriad other challenges facing the profession – all of which place huge demands on leaders. Whether digitally or in person. Digital body language.