by Robin Dicks | Jun 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Mary Dejevsky, one of the columnists in The independent newspaper, wrote pretty scathingly about process of gaining feedback (see this link). Its well observed and quite funny in pinning the practice of “bog standard” questions which don’t provide...
by Robin Dicks | Dec 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
I think one of the key future activities which will define the continued health of any professional services firm is its ability to gather client knowledge and to use it. We’re hearing a lot about “big data” for good or ill, but what are the inputs...
by Robin Dicks | Nov 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
Client and market knowledge can be gained in many traditional, and non-traditional ways. CRM software, traditional market research methods, social media, account management activities as well as other methods all have value. I think that creating a more joined up...
by Robin Dicks | Sep 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Recent research across the FTSE 350 in part emphasised the longevity of auditor/client relationships (see https://www.accountancyage.com/aa/news/2197422/ftse-350-use-same-auditor-for-an-average-of-113-years ) What is perhaps more interesting is the reasons which were...
by Robin Dicks | Aug 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
Managing Partner’s Forum, together with the FT, recently published the results of a study into effective client-advisor relationships. One of the questions asked “Which of these tools or services would you actively encourage firms to invest in as a...
