Welcome to The Pulse,
the InterAction Blog.

As 2020 closes, and what a year it has been, it is important to embark on disciplined planning for key processes and technology of the firm.

Of course, data management is important to ensure the quality and integrity of the database that resides in a CRM system.

The uncertainty caused by the pandemic is putting considerable economic strain on law firms and indeed businesses more widely.

As someone that has worked in law firm CRM and marketing for many years, it is no surprise that I would author a blog with this title. We all know how important it is to create and maintain our networks – but how is it different in these challenging times?

Often, CRM adoption isn’t a success in firms, not because of the technology system in use, but because users don’t appreciate the value the discipline can provide them. Time and again, I hear about firms wanting to ‘change’ their CRM system. What they need to do is ‘change’ the perception and positioning of the discipline so that it becomes relevant to the organisation.

The backbone of any credible CRM solution is its ability to always ensure data accuracy and integrity. In addition to the core functionality used to regularly clean up data, tools that support such activity for specific scenarios are essential – including for compliance with the GDPR and data protection regulations around the world.