Many firms are asking a difficult but necessary question: are their Partners truly driving business growth, or only equipped to simply respond to demand?...Read more about Are your Partners order takers rather than effective business development professionals?
Ask most people in professional services what makes a good consultant, and you’ll hear the same answers repeated back to you: a strong work...Read more about Beating burnout: why professional services firms should look inwards to build resilience
Gen Z’s expectations for work are accelerating a shift toward flexible, skills-based development systems. As McKinsey & Company ’s [1]Aaron De Smet notes, younger...Read more about The future of skills-based progression
Neuroplasticity, often described as the brain’s ability to reorganise itself by forming new neural connections, is usually framed as a built-in feature—something the brain...Read more about Neuroplasticity: A superpower we can actively train
5 Ways to Collaborate Amongst Different Generations Wondering how to build a truly cohesive team? Our infographic on 5 ways to collaborate amongst different...Read more about 5 Ways to collaborate amongst different generations -infographic
Nostalgia isn’t limited to holiday music or consumer experiences; it can also play a significant role in the workplace. While driving after work last...Read more about Nostalgia in the workplace
Turning from tokenism: it’s time for this generation of women to consider our legacy. “When I was applying to train as a barrister, I...Read more about Turning from tokenism: it’s time for this generation of women to consider our legacy.

Points of View

Intuition vs AI?

Deep down we all have that gut feeling, but with the surge in technology and the ability to question everything at the click of...Read more about Intuition vs AI?

Points of View

What is a head girl?

Last week, I was talking to a colleague about a mutual acquaintance. “She’s lovely – a bit ‘head girl’, but very nice.” I asked...Read more about What is a head girl?
Following on from Debbie Dudley’s previous 2017 point of view looking at ‘Why are there so few women at the top of Professional Services...Read more about Why are there so few women at the top of Professional Service Firms?
Internal Consultants are expected to perform complex and challenging work and to act as trusted advisors without always having the skills, influence or credibility...Read more about Internal Consulting – the most challenging job ever?
1.  Know your staff and your fellow Partners You cannot expect nor do you deserve to lead or influence anyone in your firm unless...Read more about 10 Practical Tips for a New Partner