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Enjoy access to a comprehensive suite of world-class learning resources, carefully designed to strengthen your networking skills and expand your professional reach. Each module is delivered in an engaging format - whether through interactive e-learning, concise video explainers, or practical digests - allowing you to learn at your own pace and fit development seamlessly into your busy schedule. As you progress through the programme, you’ll not only gain practical, actionable strategies to master networking but also accumulate valuable time that counts directly towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD) record.

Meet the team behind BDA One

BDA One is a brand new product from the Business Development Academy - powered by The Results Consultancy - a team of recognised specialists in networking, business development and negotiation with decades of experience in professional services. Having worked across the legal, accounting, consulting and real estate sectors, we understand first-hand the challenges and opportunities facing firms today. Through the Academy, we regularly publish insights - from articles and research to practical digests - sharing the latest thinking in business development, work-winning strategies and client relationship growth.

Curriculum

14 Chapters · 41 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

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      Getting started...

  2. 2

    8 Pitching approaches that work

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      Read the Winning Business Digest

  3. 3

    Making the Go: No Go Decision

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Does this make commercial sense?

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      Step 2: Assessing the attractiveness of the client

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      Step 3: Declining an invitation to pitch

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      Step 4: Accepting the invitation and the next steps

  4. 4

    Mastering scoping conversations to win work

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      Watch the webinar

  5. 5

    A scoping meeting

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: A scoping meeting

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      Step 2: The scoping meeting video

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      Step 3: Lessons to learn

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      Step 4: Action points to take away

  6. 6

    8 essentials for writing workwinning pitch documents

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      Read the Winning Business Digest

  7. 7

    Writing winning pitch proposals

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Writing winning pitch proposals

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      Step 2: Tips for the content of your proposal

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      Step 3: Tips for the style and layout of your proposal

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      Step 4: Planning your approach

  8. 8

    20 Proposal writing tips

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: Planning your key messages and proposition

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      Step 2: Tips for structuring the document

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      Step 3: Ways to impress the client with your key messages

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      Step 4: Tips for improving the readability of your document

  9. 9

    The secrets of successful pitch presentations

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: How to deliver successful pitch presentations

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      Step 2: The secrets of successful pitches video

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      Step 3: Lessons to learn

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      Step 4: Action points to take away

  10. 10

    Making a positive impact when presenting virtually

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      Read the Winning Business Digest

  11. 11

    Dealing with objections in business development conversations

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      Watch the video

  12. 12

    Delivering the final messages in a pitch presentation

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: How to deliver the final message in pitch presentations

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      Step 2: How to deliver the final message in a pitch presentation – video

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      Step 3: Lessons to learn

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      Step 4: Action points to take away

  13. 13

    8 strategies for effective fee negotiation

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      8 strategies for effective fee negotiation

  14. 14

    Conducting a post pitch review with the client

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      Introduction

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      Step 1: How to conduct a post pitch review

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      Step 2: The how to conduct a post pitch review videos

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      Step 3: Action points to take away

In this programme we outline how you can increase your success rate when pitching to clients.

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