A successful firm, according to the body of research on the subject, is one characterized by a team-oriented, firm-first culture. Anne maintains that an individual lawyer succeeds only when the firm succeeds. She writes that effective teamwork in a law firm is brought about by a five-step process that can transform a disparate group of lawyers into a high-performing team that achieves great results. He five steps are:
- Build Trust
- Harness Diversity
- Achieve Commitment
- Embrace Accountability
- Focus on Goals
This is an excellent article to circulate among your partners. Good stuff.