Expertise from Forbes Councils members, operated under license. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Business development is a critical function of any organization—small or larger enterprises.

Business development leaders are always watching the trends that could give their companies an edge, whether by opening new markets, strengthening customer relationships or improving how teams work.

In my group business development training programs, I noticed something unexpected. The curriculum was valuable, but the biggest impact came from the conversations attorneys had with each other.

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