Re-tuning your Firm – April 2026
Join us for the ‘Re-tuning Your Firm’ live show on Friday, 24 April 2026, at 9am.This 45-minute webinar is open to all, offering valuable insight for leadership teams across the sector.
Hosted by Richard Chaplin, Founder and Chief Executive of the Managing Partners’ Forum, this session brings together political insight, sector trends, and leadership discussion to help firms navigate an evolving professional services landscape. The agenda includes a political update from John Rowland of H/Advisors Cicero, findings from the Sector Trends Tracker Spring 2026 presented by Richard Chaplin, and a panel discussion featuring Illitch Real and Alan Gotto.
This session offers leadership teams a valuable opportunity to stay informed, benchmark priorities, and explore how firms are responding to change across strategy, data, and decision-making.
Agenda
09.00 – Introductions
Richard Chaplin, Founder & Chief Executive, Managing Partners’ Forum, sets the scene for the session, outlining key themes and why they matter for leadership teams across professional services firms.
09.05 – Political update
John Rowland, Managing Director at H/Advisors Cicero, shares insight into the political and policy developments affecting professional services firms.
09.15 – Survey findings
Sector Trends Tracker Spring 2026. Richard Chaplin presents insights from the Forum’s quarterly research, drawing on input from senior leaders across 70+ firms. The findings explore projected activity levels, leadership priorities, constraints on growth, and firmwide progress on AI adoption, offering a benchmark for decision-making and strategy.
09.30 – Panel discussion
Richard, John, Illitch and Alan discuss the emerging issues and strategic considerations shaping leadership decision-making across professional services firms.
09.45 – Close
