Posted In: Compensation & Performance, Culture & Diversity, Strategic Planning
Continuing to Solve the Great “Teamwork Puzzle” v2
Last month, I revisited an earlier series of blogs on the elusive goal of “teamwork” with a focus on why so many firms
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Posted In: Compensation & Performance, Culture & Diversity, Strategic Planning, Talent Strategy
Continuing to Solve the Great “Teamwork Puzzle”
In 2013 we focused much of our research time on Partner Compensation Systems, with particular emphasis on incentivizing teamwork – a goal that
Posted In: Mergers & Acquisitions
Beware the “Quick-Buck” Merger Consultants
Last month I wrote about some ills within the law firm consulting industry and I identified the blend of characteristics that, I believe,
Posted In: Culture & Diversity, Strategic Planning
The Changing Nature of the Law Firm Consulting Industry
We regularly write in this space on all of the changes that are occurring within the legal industry. Of course the law firm
Posted In: Strategic Planning
The Role of Profitability in a Strategy
In the ever-evolving and dynamic world of strategy development, some poor practices are still being repeated and I want to begin 2015 by
Posted In: LawVision News
Hope for 2015
“Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow. The important thing is not to stop questioning.” Albert Einstein As 2014 winds down
Posted In: Assessments, Strategic Planning
When Evaluating a Merger, Be A Data Whisperer
By Mike Short and Geoff Schuler As 2014 draws to a close, it’s clear that the pace of merger and acquisition discussions remains
Posted In: Strategic Planning
Profitability Reporting…Just Get to Work
Last month I wrote about the role of client or matter level profitability reporting as A Common Tool for Basic Innovative Thinking. Initial
Posted In: Strategic Planning
Your Basic Matter Level Profitability Report: A Common Tool for Innovative Thinking in Law Firms
The word “innovation” (the act or process of introducing new ideas, devices, or methods – Merriam-Webster online) is being used quite liberally within
Posted In: Strategic Planning
What Are “Best Practices” Right Now?
When discussing significant changes to just about any aspect of their operations with a law firm leadership team, we know that someone will