Jordan Furlong is a lawyer, consultant and industry analyst who forecasts the dramatic impact the changing legal market will have on lawyers, law firms and other legal organizations. And, as we all know, leading change in the law firm is a challenging task. In this short, but really good, article, Jordan outlines a five step process to make it happen. His guidance:
- Start with the facts, not abstract, faith-based notions, of the situation
- Find a catalyst to induce a sense of urgency
- Outline a clear, detailed plan to achieve the desired goal
- Appoint and empower forward-thinking leaders throughout the firm
- Have the courage to take the heat when the going gets tough