Inspiring Leadership: A Report on the Use of Upward Reviews by US Law Firms
This report is intended primarily for Professional Development, Talent Management and HR professionals in law firms. It is also intended for partners and senior law firm administrators who are curious to learn more about the use of upward reviews in law firms.
Giving Feedback When Your Team Is Virtual
Many of the ways in which people typically experience and receive feedback in the office —directly and indirectly; formally and informally; and through interactions and non-verbal cues—no longer apply. And yet, feedback is more important than ever.
Partners and Team Leaders: How Increasing Your Empathy Will Make You and Your Team More Effective
Partners and team leaders who already demonstrate empathy and those who quickly flex to build and develop their interpersonal skills will emerge as the winners, as will their law firms.
Learning from Leavers: 17 Questions to Ask in an Exit Interview
It is a universal, albeit ironic, truth that by listening to those who are leaving your firm, you can more actively focus your retention initiatives so as to hold on to people you want to keep.
Winging It Is Not a Plan
Lateral hiring is a peculiarly difficult business. And there’s no shortage of legal industry commentary to make you think twice about its efficacy as a growth strategy.
If You Don't Want The Answer, Don't Ask: Upward Reviews - Evaluating Law Firm Partners
Now that associate retention has firmly established itself again as a management issue at many law firms, upward review programs are not surprisingly back on the agenda.