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Business Strategy

Succession — Transition Strategies

I have authored the chapter on Succession: Transition Strategies for Lawyers, Law Firms, and Clients in a new book, Talent in the Legal Profession: How to Attract, Retain and Engage Top Talent.

One and Only

The winning strategy of being one of one drives value and growth. Be distinct. Stop competing. Own your market. These are the hallmarks of smart and sustainable business.

The Folly of Strategic Planning

Strategic planning is an oxymoron predisposed to failure. However, strategy development supports your primary objective: to win.

Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day honours those who served and continue to serve our country during war, conflict and peace.Perhaps, in addition to remembering their sacrifice, we should consider The Golden Rule.

The Value of Creativity and Imagineering to Legal Business Strategy

Creativity and imagineering are a powerhouse combination elevating a legal service business into another stratosphere.

Depressurizing Strategies to Survive the Fourth Quarter

Legal service is a business. Run it that way. For most law firms, September signals a kickoff for the rest of the business year.

Canadian Legal Market Shakeup

The Canadian legal market has been shaken and stirred during the first quarter of 2023. This is mainly due to a couple of U.S.-based law firms expanding into Canada, which is a good sign of positive things to come.

New Day, New Way

My 2022 year-ender is a collection of legal market strategy think pieces, commentaries, interviews and webinars emphasizing New Day, New Way.

Legal Talent Rebalancing – Part 1 – Valuing Time

In Legal Talent Rebalancing – Part 1 – Valuing Time, I discuss time versus compensation, cost to re-staff, and why throwing money at a problem never works long term.

Glance Back, Focus Forward

My 2021 year-ender casts a quick glance back, but much more importantly focuses forward to a vibrant future.