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when ‘quiet quitting’ hits the partner ranks

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sad businessman sitting at desk outdoors and looking straight aheadand 11 steps to take in response.

by august j. aquila
what makes a great partnership

over the years i have been called in to firms to help address an underperforming partner. i have learned that underperforming can mean a lot of different things and the underperformer can have many different problems.

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i have also learned that many managing partners waste a lot time and energy either trying to “fix” the underperformer or just ignoring the 5-ton elephant in the room.
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nine ways to handle partners with strong views

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angry businessman discussing with his colleague on a business meeting in the officetake a moment to focus on learning, not winning.

by august j. aquila
what makes a great partnership

question: since recently becoming our firm’s managing director, i’ve been engaging a number of my colleagues in discussions on how we should be concerned with delivering more value to our clients. i think this is an important issue for us going forward and find that most of my partners are on board conceptually and willing to explore the issue.

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however, there are a few who are have responded uncompromisingly, with rather curt, dismissive statements whenever the topic comes up. any tips for me on how you might handle the partner who holds strong beliefs on high-stake topics and demonstrates little willingness to either listen or consider alternative views?
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nine standards for partner compensation

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number 9 created by gaps between many small green plastic 9'splus six questions to ask about your plan.

by august j. aquila
what makes a great partnership

ever wonder what the most appropriate partner compensation system is for your firm and how to assess partner performance?

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a firm’s compensation system is a reflection of its culture and external competitive factors. when was the last time you gave your partner compensation system a checkup?
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12 points of a good compensation plan

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green checks being made on checklisthow to reward partners.

by august j. aquila
what makes a great partnership

during the last 13 years i have focused a large part of my practice on helping firms develop compensation plans. a critical element in keeping partners engaged is having a compensation system that rewards them for doing the right things. here’s what i found to be some of the best practices.

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  1. every compensation plan should be constructed to help the firm enhance its ability to service clients, achieve its strategic goals and attract, reward and retain the right people. if a firm’s plan does not accomplish these objectives, it needs to be restructured.

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rate managing partners in six areas

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blue pencil on survey formincluded: six tables to help you do just that.

by august j. aquila
what makes a great partnership

according to marc rosenberg, managing partners should focus on the following six areas:

  • leadership
  • profitability
  • strategic planning
  • team building
  • learning/training
  • asset protection

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each of these areas is important and worthy of further discussion. the size of your firm, number of partners/owners and the existing management team will influence the areas of importance. the following rating scale applies:
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eight ways managing partners make a real difference

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friendly business team looking at tablet in office lobbywant to play at the peak of your game?

by august j. aquila
what makes a great partnership

so, what do the truly successful managing partners do that differentiates them from their peers? in this short post i will quickly summarize the results of my research, which entailed interviewing 150 practicing and managing partners in a cross-section of consulting, accounting and law firms across europe and the u.s., before focusing on the things great managing partners did to ensure they were always at the top of their game.

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the model

this model of what successful managing partners do is adapted from the leadership model in “when professionals have to lead,” which rob lees co-authored with tom delong and jack gabarro. i have used the same overarching dimensions of direction, commitment, execution and personal example and added context to reflect its impact on what firm leaders need to do.
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ten steps to a new managing partner

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three people standing, smiling and talking in an office walkwayhow to execute a smooth, graceful transition.

by august j. aquila
what makes a great partnership

one of the most difficult events that a firm faces is the transition of power from one managing partner to another, especially when it’s the first time. knowing when to pass the baton and how to pass it are critical decisions every firm will have to make.

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the most important thing you can do at this point is to plan, plan and plan some more for the transition. the sooner you lay out your plan, the easier it will be for you to achieve it.
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five ways to keep your edge as a leader

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man writing in notebookspecific steps, including three ways to make life easier.

by august j. aquila
what makes a great partnership

have you ever wondered why in good times or in bad it seems that managing partners of professional services firms fail? what happens to them? do they get stuck in a routine? do they fail to see the next issue coming down the road? do they stop thinking about what is critical for success? or, do they spend too much time with clients, with dysfunctional partners or with all the other noisy, but unimportant things that can pull them from their purpose?

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sometimes leaders get overwhelmed. they forget that non-stop action is a lot different from delivering results. in short, they lose the alignment between what’s important to them and what’s important to the firm.
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