For several years now, Patrick has been kind enough to share his bi-annual collection of articles with our readers. It invariably includes some of the best, most thoughtful articles on law firm leadership and the role of the managing partners. This issue includes five articles, and the one I liked best is entitled “When Firm Leaders Transition.” His advice for the incoming leader includes:
- Insist on a detailed job description,
- Create a “things-to-stop doing” list,
- Hit the ground listening, and
- Focus on just a handful of priorities.
He also dispenses guidance to the outgoing leader to effect a smooth, easy transition when law firms change leaders.