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The Perils of Law Firm Profitability… and Thoughts on Best Practice (2nd Thoughts…)
In my last post, The Perils of Law Firm Profitability… and Thoughts on Best Practice, I commented that “the profit of the law
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Posted In: Strategic Planning
The Perils of Profitability… and Thoughts on Best Practice
During a meeting last week of twenty or so Managing Partners from around the country, the conversation predictably turned to one of the
Posted In: Culture & Diversity, Strategic Planning
Autumn Thoughts Turn to Year End
As summer fades into autumn, law firm attentions invariably turn to year-end. From a production perspective the current year is largely done, save
Posted In: Strategic Planning
We’ve Come a Long Way. But Not Far Enough…
A few days ago, on a tired plane ride, I happened to stumble across the 1982 Paul Newman movie, The Verdict, on
Posted In: Culture & Diversity, Strategic Planning, Talent Strategy
Another Year, (at Least) Halfway Through…
It’s the end of the third week in July, and at least for us in the Chicago area it seems as though we
Posted In: Assessments, Culture & Diversity, Strategic Planning
Musings on Strategy and Chambers Bay
Over the past week, the attentions of all in the golf world were focused on the spectacle of the US Open at Chambers
Posted In: Culture & Diversity, Talent Strategy
Rangers Lead the Way
A common lament we hear as we talk to law firm leaders is the lack of motivation and leadership displayed by so many
Posted In: Culture & Diversity, Strategic Planning
Change the Language, Change the Outcome?
It has often been said, “Words have meaning.” The legal profession, more than any other, prides itself on its command of language. Every
Posted In: Assessments, Strategic Planning
Performance is Everything…
My experiences in a number of recent client meetings have remind me of an exchange in the great movie Apollo 13, where Flight
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Worst Play Calling in the History of Sports? Or Law?
As I write this less than 24 hours after the stunning end of Super Bowl XLIX, the consensus has completely firmed: Seattle’s decision