Posted In: Leadership Support & Development, Strategic Planning, Succession Planning
By Michael D. Short on June 20, 2018
Talk of transitions and succession planning is something we are all familiar with right now. The demographics within many law firms make these
Posted In: Leadership Support & Development, Strategic Planning
By Michael D. Short on April 19, 2018
As suggested by the question marks in the title, this following post is intended to be a thought-piece…not a recommendation for the entire
Posted In: Leadership Support & Development, Strategic Planning
By Michael D. Short on February 16, 2018
On a recent business trip to Latin America I witnessed an interesting everyday event that directly speaks to the value of leadership when
Posted In: Client Service, Leadership Support & Development, Strategic Planning
By Michael D. Short on January 26, 2018
Rhetorical question – a question asked solely to produce an effect or to make an assertion and not to elicit a reply (dictionary.com) The business of law continues to change dramatically and law firm leaders constantly look for strategies and
Posted In: Leadership Support & Development, Organizational Structure, Strategic Planning
By Michael D. Short on October 27, 2017
Many law firm leadership teams are making key decisions today that will determine the long-term success or failure of their firms. The current
Posted In: Culture & Diversity, Organizational Structure, Talent Strategy
By Michael D. Short on September 5, 2017
In my last blog I posed a simple question – is your firm’s culture putting your firm at risk? My thoughts at that
Posted In: Culture & Diversity
By Michael D. Short on July 20, 2017
While I acknowledge the vital role that culture plays with respect to defining each law firm’s working environment, creating expected behaviors, and establishing
Posted In: Compensation & Performance, Leadership Support & Development, Strategic Planning
By Michael D. Short on May 5, 2017
There are many positive aspects to prospective law firm Partner compensation systems but they have one glaring weakness that many law firm leaders
Posted In: Strategic Planning
By Michael D. Short on March 29, 2017
Last month I posed the question, “What if you didn’t hit budget in 2016?” This month, I want to look forward into 2017
Posted In: Leadership Support & Development, Strategic Planning
By Michael D. Short on March 1, 2017
As we continue to review and dissect 2016, something feels a little different to me. My recent conversations with law firm leaders suggest