Re-tuning your Firm – February 2026
Join us for the 110th episode of the ‘Re-tuning your Firm’ live show on Friday, 27 February 2026, at 9am. This 45-minute public webinar is open to all and free to attend.
Hosted by Richard Chaplin, Founder and Chief Executive of the Managing Partners’ Forum, this session brings together expert insight on the political landscape, sector trends, and the leadership questions shaping professional services firms.
The agenda includes a political update from John Rowland of H/Advisors Cicero, a strategic spotlight on Asymmetric Strategic Intelligence, and a panel discussion featuring Sir Nigel Knowles and Stephen Lewis, exploring emerging issues of strategic importance to firm leadership teams.
This session provides a valuable opportunity for managing partners and senior leaders to stay informed, benchmark priorities, and reflect on how firms are strengthening their strategic position in a rapidly evolving environment.
Agenda for the session on Friday, 27 February 2026
09.00 – Introductions from the host
Richard Chaplin, Founder & Chief Executive, Managing Partners’ Forum
09.05 – Political update
John Rowland, Managing Director at H/Advisors Cicero, shares insights on political and regulatory developments affecting professional services firms, drawing on his award-winning experience advising organisations operating in highly regulated markets.
09.15 – Asymmetric Strategic Intelligence
Richard Chaplin introduces the concept of Asymmetric Strategic Intelligence and explores how firms that bring credible, research-backed insight into strategic discussions gain influence and drive stronger business outcomes. The session will examine the emerging frontier of client intelligence, often referred to as client proxies or synthetic data, and what this means for leadership teams seeking sharper strategic advantage.
09.30 – Panel discussion
Richard Chaplin, John Rowland, Sir Nigel Knowles and Stephen Lewis discuss the trends, pressures, and leadership questions shaping professional services firms, with practical reflections for managing partners and senior leadership teams.
09.45 – Close
