Discussion papers
Here, you can download discussion papers prepared by members of the LMG on issues of relevance to law firm leaders and managers. Please note that the views expressed by contributing authors do not necessarily represent those of other LMG members.
March 2012 - The Leadership Imperative
This paper draws on the results of an online survey of over 100 law firms worldwide. The results of the survey along with a paper titled The Leadership Imperative form part of this 36-page report. In it, Simon Tupman examines:
- the changing nature of leadership in law firms
- the unique challenges facing law firm leaders
- the leadership spin-off; is it worth it?
- the key attributes needed to lead law firms
- 6 ways to kick-start a leadership culture
PLUS leadership insights from 3 law firm leaders. To read the paper, click here.
- the changing nature of leadership in law firms
- the unique challenges facing law firm leaders
- the leadership spin-off; is it worth it?
- the key attributes needed to lead law firms
- 6 ways to kick-start a leadership culture
PLUS leadership insights from 3 law firm leaders. To read the paper, click here.
February 2012 - Continuing Legal Education (CPD) in New Zealand
In this paper, Ashley Balls puts the case for a robust CPD system and argues it is high time New Zealand came into line with other countries and professions. To read his paper, click here.
November 2011 - Law Firm Innovation Survey (Australia and New Zealand)
As law firms come to terms with running themselves more as a business, they are beginning to appreciate the importance of innovation. Between September and November 2011, Simon Tupman ran an online survey of private law firms in New Zealand and Australia to gauge their views about various aspects of law firm innovation. 47 firms participated. From their answers, it is clear that firms do not regard themselves as particularly innovative. Overall they gave themselves a rating of just 60.8%. Firms with 25 partners or more perceive themselves to be the most innovative (80%); firms with 5-14 partners perceive themselves to be the least innovative (51.4%). To download the executive summary of the survey, click here.
October 2011 - Law Library spend accountability
This paper provides insights into getting better accountability for the Law Library expenses. Paul Steele provides a framework around what firms should be taking into account, and how they can better manage this often neglected area of operation. To read the paper click here (this version appeared as an article in Lawtalk 782 (October 2011 and is reproduced with the kind permission of Lawtalk).
October 2011 - Practice Management System Replacement
This paper examines the issues facing law firms when replacing their practice management system (PMS) software and provides a checklist for prudent IT Partners
and Practice Managers to use when planning to upgrade or change provider. To read the paper click here.
This paper examines the issues facing law firms when replacing their practice management system (PMS) software and provides a checklist for prudent IT Partners
and Practice Managers to use when planning to upgrade or change provider. To read the paper click here.
