The document discusses how professional services firms are using the Financial Times (FT) to develop their employees' commercial awareness and business acumen. It finds that clients want advisers who understand their business and industry. However, many firms focus too much on technical skills in training. The FT can help advisers gain market awareness, understand clients' strategic and financial perspectives, and identify risks and opportunities for clients. Over 80% of advisers say reading the FT makes them more commercially aware. Case studies show how law and consulting firms use the FT to research clients, strengthen relationships, and drive new business.