Sentences with phrase «business culture of a firm»

Not exact matches

Though it has no experience in the entertainment business, the firm said it «remains committed to providing premier content with a diverse workforce in a safe environment founded on a culture of respect and creativity.»

Research from Columbia Business School has shown that 92 percent of employees believe improving their firm's corporate culture would improve the value of the company.

The small details of running a business, managing workplace culture and making large investment decisions were not in his purview, according to those who worked at the firm.

These firms display all the hallmarks you might expect of high - performing businesses in 2017: smart strategies, strong processes, great corporate cultures, solvency.

Volumes of research from global consulting firms coupled with my own experiences as a business owner and consultant point to the fundamental belief that there is a distinct correlation between culture and financial performance.

Established in 1995, the mission of the Partnership Committee is to steward the firm's culture as defined by our Business Principles and standards, preserve the spirit of partnership, promote and enhance the benefits of partnership, and advance the long - term success of Goldman Sachs through the cultivation of its current and future leaders.

A big believer in the importance of Eddy's well defined corporate culture, Robyn has successfully balanced the demands of the family shareholders with the growth of a dynamic business to create one of Canada's finest family firms.

As for Sean Coffey, the TU says he «could arguably be cast as the most independent of the bunch,» but added: «His past political contributions to officials who did business with his firm are all too reminiscent of the pay - to - play culture that an attorney general must be unquestionably above.»

In a culture in which it can almost seem eccentric not to be «of counsel» to a major law firm that represents clients with state business, say, or to have a beef with the practice of steering pork, tax breaks or other public benefit to political donors, this sets significant precedent.

Professional Services Marketing: How the Best Firms Build Premier Brands, Thriving Lead Generation Engines, and Cultures of Business Development Success is a «must read» for nonfiction authors interested in leveraging their book into back - end coaching, consulting, and speaking profits.

He has argued that failed banks should not be bailed out, Lehman's collapse was not a disaster, AIG should be declared bankrupt, that naked short selling is not a problem, that backdating isn't so bad, insider trading should be legal, many corporate CEOs are underpaid, global solutions are worse than local solutions, Warren Buffett is overrated, Michael Milken is a great American, the collapse of the hedge fund was not a scandal, hedge funds are over-regulated, education is overrated by the educated, bonuses at successful Wall Street's firms are deserved and possibly undersized, management buyouts are boons to the economy, Enron's management was victimized by an over-zealous prosecution, Sarbanes - Oxley should be repealed, corporate compliance culture is a disaster, shareholder democracy is overrated, hostile takeovers ought to be revived, the market is permanently moving away from public ownership of equity in corporations, private partnerships are on the rise, public ignorance is encouraged and manipulated by governments and corporations, experts overrate expertise, regulatory agencies are controlled by the businesses they supposedly regulate and Wall Street is much more fun than people give it credit for.

As the world's premier travel industry trade association, ATA provides services to a broad range of members including: tourism, diaspora, culture, and sports ministers, tourism boards, airlines, hoteliers, travel agents, tour operators, travel trade media, public relations firms, consulting companies, non-profit organizations, businesses, small and medium - sized enterprises, and other organizations engaged in tourism promotion.

For example, if you haven't been seeing a lot of repeat clients, like, you feel like, anecdotally, you see clients and then you're not getting referrals from those clients; you're not getting repeat business if that is the type of practice that you're in, you might want to start looking right away at the KPI which is the net promoter score around client experience before you waste too much time worrying about your firm culture or how much it costs you to acquire those clients.

There are signs that this concept of a total change in culture and working patterns is becoming more popular, with the Law Society survey reporting that 475 alternative business structures (ABSs) were in operation: 116 more than a year earlier making up 5 % of all firms.

The shifting partner compensation models are testing the bounds of a law firm's culture in the face of the business realities of running a partnership akin to a Fortune 1000 enterprise.

As the result of the recession, a number of law firms have diversified their practices and attracted attorneys who control books of client business as lateral hires from different law firm cultures and practice environments.

The first is having an understanding of the firm's culture, its business objectives, management style and the image the firm wants to project.

It is a practical, street smart approach, customized to meet the needs of your firm and each leader, that can lead to a healthier, and more profitable culture of business development in your firm.

As founder of Law Firm CultureShift ®, David works with firms that are committed to energizing and imbedding a culture of business development.

Valuable members of your rivals» firms are disaffected and alienated, seeking workplaces where they're fully integrated into the firm's business and culture.

Anyone who has ever spent time in a number of different firms has come to recognize that «how we do business around here» is rarely codified but often deeply rooted within the subtleties of the firm's culture, operating style, and campfire stories.

«There is a near linear relationship between the knowledge a law firm has about a client — its business, risk appetite and culture — and the quality of the service and advice the firm is able to provide,» says Bjarne Tellmann, general counsel at Pearson (pictured right).

From the Aug. 5 Boston Business Journal article, The lawyer hunt: In the legal industry, competition heats up for lateral hires: «The lateral hiring sprees at national firms that have colonized Boston in recent years and the growing embrace of businesslike practices and cultures have spurred a bare - knuckled fight for talent.

John Ruggie, UN Secretary - General's Special Representative for Business and Human Rights, has announced a study involving 15 corporate law firms from around the world «to identify whether and how national corporate law principles and practices currently foster corporate cultures respectful of human rights.»

Latin America: With clients in virtually every Latin American country, the firm has an in - depth understanding of the nuances of the region's business practices, laws and cultures.

The experts at Law Firm CultureShift ® help leaders ingrain a culture of business development more deeply into the fabric of their firms.

To that end, we can help you identify your existing culture of business development by inviting your lawyers to participate in our complementary survey tool — the Culture Xray ® — which is designed to uncover your lawyers» perceptions of your firm's strengths and weakculture of business development by inviting your lawyers to participate in our complementary survey tool — the Culture Xray ® — which is designed to uncover your lawyers» perceptions of your firm's strengths and weakCulture Xray ® — which is designed to uncover your lawyers» perceptions of your firm's strengths and weaknesses.

Our specialties include maximizing cross-selling, client service training, business development training and coaching, leadership training and coaching, designing and leading action - oriented retreats, associate training, lateral integration, culture assessments, and approaches for enhancing a firm's overall culture of client development (CultureShift ®).

Firms often talk about creating a culture of business development, but in truth, culture exists more by default than design.

This one - of - a-kind methodology, which marries «coach - in - a-box» with «conference - in - a-box», is an internally managed client development curriculum that also enhances your firm's culture of business development.

However, if your focus is on firm growth and encouraging a business development culture, then an agenda that includes a mix of presentations from an external speaker and internal rainmakers, followed by facilitated practice breakouts might be a better way to go.

And Poole has achieved all of this while maintaining his reputation as someone who places just as much importance on the culture and happiness of his staff as he does on the firm's business priorities.

So, what does this commitment to consensus actually say about your partners» decision making process, your professional and business culture, and the ability of your firm to adapt to, and respond rapidly and efficiently to, a changing business environment?

Adam wrote his own business development software for his firm, led the attorneys to be comfortable using technology in their marketing, and helped create a vibrant culture featuring state - of - the - art video blogs highlighting clients and their industries.

- Identifying the characteristics of successful partners and leaders so that women (and men who are not «connected» to power sources within the firm) understand what it takes to be successful in the culture of their firm (i.e. books of business, managing teams, practice group status within the firm, management skills, who you know).

In a blog launching the portal, HighQ's business transformation and innovation architect Ryan McClead says: «We believe that a SmartLaw firm is focused on three keys to success: their clients, their culture, and their intelligent use of technology.»

Megan Beauchemin, director of business intelligence and analytics for InOutsource, will explore how to create and deploy a culture of data - driven decision making within a law firm.

In a region made up of many individual markets, each distinguished by separate legal systems, cultures and business norms, it is critical to know which law firms understand how to achieve success in local markets as well as on a global stage.

The type of law practiced by the firm, leadership philosophy, culture and types of clients also impact the firm's approach to business development and marketing.

Performance management of partners typically includes monitoring the individual financial performance of partners, addressing behavior that is not consistent with firm culture, partner coaching, and overseeing the development and implementation of individual partner business plans.

Articulating your culture is a business strategy and no one in your firm is better equipped to affect that kind of clarity than your CMO.

• Leadership... but not dictatorship • An optimistic, realistic vision of the firm • Focus on strategic issues rather than day - to - day administrative matters • Build relationships with each of the partners • Possess the instinct to know when to consult with and secure support of partners • Build a consensus on key issues prior to presenting initiatives • Financial knowledge and good business judgment • Be decisive... but build consensus • Listen to all points of view • Willingness to take prudent risks • Appreciation of firm culture • Maintain confidence • Be accessible • Always have a few minutes to listen • Provide recognition and praise • Communicate with associates and staff

The firm has handled matters in over 160 countries on six continents and is consistently recognized for the results it obtains, uncompromising commitment to quality, and dedication to understanding the business and culture of its clients.

However, because of the culture in most firms, she believes only in rare circumstances can the tracking of business development activities be mandated, so other options must be considered.

We understand multinational corporations require a law firm that understands their business and is able to provide local expertise while at the same time overcoming the diversity of language and culture across Europe.

Law firms face all kinds of problems when they try to cultivate a business development culture.

The Nextlaw Referral Network member firms are «in and of» the communities they serve, with an intimate knowledge of the legal, business and social cultures our clients seek.

Few, if any, other global law firms have a deeper understanding of South Korea's legal landscape, political scene and business culture than ours.

When we speak of balancing cultures, and business mergers generally, the sooner the two firms see themselves as a single operation, the smoother the transition (at least that's the theory...).

Understanding both the law firm culture and its business goals is a good starting point for the team to then go to the members of the firm and learning their daily routine.