{"id":51661,"date":"2017-05-03t05:00:55","date_gmt":"2017-05-03t09:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/48e130086c.nxcli.net\/?p=51661"},"modified":"2017-05-08t12:42:50","modified_gmt":"2017-05-08t16:42:50","slug":"underperformers-come-many-shapes-sizes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/\/www.g005e.com\/2017\/05\/03\/underperformers-come-many-shapes-sizes\/","title":{"rendered":"underperformers come in many shapes and sizes"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/a>6 questions to ask … about the firm<\/em>.<\/strong><\/p>\n by august j. aquila<\/i><\/p>\n 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.<\/p>\n more on great partnerships:<\/b> is it time for a partner compensation checkup?<\/a> | the 3 types of partners you need<\/a> | how mps can make a real difference<\/a> | 5 reasons that leaders fail<\/a> | 11 things all partners must do<\/a> | why partners need written goals<\/a> i have also learned that many managing partners waste a lot of time and energy either trying to \u201cfix\u201d the underperformer or just ignoring the 5-ton elephant in the room. 14 key reasons for underperformance<\/strong><\/p>\n i don\u2019t claim the following list to be all-inclusive, but this is what i have heard over the years:<\/p>\n i\u2019m sure you could add a lot more to the list.<\/p>\n being a partner in any professional service firm is demanding. it is hard on the individual, the family and relationships in general. the rapid change in technology can quickly leave a partner behind or feel less than adequate.<\/p>\n is it always the individual\u2019s fault? <\/strong><\/p>\n our first reaction to underperformance is to ask, \u201cwhat\u2019s wrong with the person?\u201d while this may be a legitimate question, you might want to ask yourself this question first: \u201cis there anything wrong with our firm that causes underperformance?\u201d<\/p>\n okay, maybe it is the individual<\/strong><\/p>\n you\u2019ve gone through the above list and the firm is doing everything right to support partners and guide them. you need to talk with the individual about his\/her performance and the ultimate consequence if nothing changes.<\/p>\n start sooner than later<\/strong><\/p>\n underperformance does not just appear. it comes about slowly, so the sooner you can identify it and start to take corrective action, the better. there is no one way to address it. each individual is unique and it\u2019s up to the firm\u2019s leader to figure it out.<\/p>\n if, after your best efforts, the individual continues to underperform then be honest and let him know that this is not the place for him for the long term. help him find a new home. again, sooner than later is the best approach.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" 6 questions to ask … about the firm.<\/strong>
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