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Many technical experts, such as engineers, solicitors, and consultants, pursued their careers out of a passion for their specific field of expertise. However, today technical expertise alone is often not enough to stand out from the crowd. To thrive, professionals...

In many professional services companies (legal, accounting, engineering, and management consulting) your technical experts are the backbone of your organisation. They possess the skills, knowledge, and experience to deliver high-quality work that meets your clients'...

Having spent many years training professionals on how to sell, we’ve learned what really works and what doesn’t. Here are some common barriers to successful business development (BD) training and strategies that truly make a difference.   Barriers to Effective BD...

In my two decades of training lawyers in the art of selling, I've witnessed both triumphs and pitfalls. Let’s dissect why traditional Business Development (BD) training often falls short and uncover what truly propels success in law firms. Barriers to Effective BD...

In the competitive world of law firm business development, the adage "you win some, you lose some" rings truer than ever. It's a landscape where victories and setbacks often go hand in hand. But what separates the successful firms from the rest? It's not just luck,...

The legal profession is undergoing a transformative shift, and as law firms navigate the complexities of reduced client loyalty, greater pressure on fees and a fight for talent, the need to bridge the gap between traditional legal education and practical business...

In the competitive landscape of business development, your initial meetings with potential clients or new contacts at existing clients are pivotal moments. These interactions can either pave the way for years of collaboration or leave your firm with no work at all. At...