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: Business Development, Culture & Diversity, Leadership Support & Development, Talent Strategy
By Silvia L. Coulter on April 12, 2017
“Nothing grows under a banyan tree.” This Indian proverb speaks of leadership styles. The banyan is a great tree. It spreads its branches,
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
Posted In: Leadership Support & Development, Organizational Structure, Talent Strategy
By LawVision on December 1, 2016
In my most recent blog, The Art of Succession Planning – Thoughts on How to Start, I shared tips gleaned from observing a
Posted In: Leadership Support & Development, Organizational Structure, Strategic Planning
By Joseph B. Altonji on November 18, 2016
A few weeks ago, while facilitating an All-Lawyer retreat, I had an interesting ah-hah moment. This was an unusual retreat. In the course
Posted In: Leadership Support & Development, Strategic Planning, Talent Strategy
By Joseph B. Altonji on August 2, 2016
Over the past two weeks Americans have witnessed the culmination of our presidential nominating process, and the launch of the general election campaign.
Posted In: Business Development, Leadership Support & Development, Organizational Structure, Research, Intelligence & Data Science, Strategic Planning, Talent Strategy
By Michael D. Short on July 14, 2016
We are often asked what we think law firms will look like in the future. What will the leverage model be? Will the
Posted In: Culture & Diversity, Leadership Support & Development, Organizational Structure, Strategic Planning, Talent Strategy
By LawVision on June 2, 2016
Perfectionism is a tendency with which many of us have an intimate familiarity. In our personal lives, we acknowledge that demanding perfection from
Posted In: Leadership Support & Development
By Jim Cranston on August 6, 2015
I read an article many years ago that most CEOs, when asked to “please take a seat” by the receptionist, will elect to
Posted In: Leadership Support & Development
By Joseph B. Altonji on February 5, 2013
Like virtually everyone else at the Super Bowl party I attended Sunday evening (in Chicago), I didn’t have a favorite in the game