by Bruce | August 4, 2004 | Articles, Cultural Considerations, Leadership, Strategy
Can we all agree that "leadership" is an indispensable ingredient that can separate the truly exceptional firms from the wannabes? Yes, thank you. Now, can we define "leadership?" I for one cannot, but I usually turn to my...
by Bruce | August 2, 2004 | Articles, Globalization
This thought has been brewing for awhile, but since I find triumphalism—and even gloating—rather loathsome, I have kept it out of these pages. Until now. The thought is: US-based firms have out-maneuvered their UK-based counterparts in staking...
by Bruce | August 1, 2004 | Articles, Cultural Considerations, Leadership, Partnership Structures
Heard rumors that a practice group or a specific lateral partner at a competitor is sniffing the wind with thoughts of moving? Does it sound like an opportunity to pick up some expertise or strengthen a franchise? According to Gerald Roche, the uber-recruiter...
by Bruce | July 31, 2004 | Articles, Finance, Globalization
Across the pond, financial news is bad, at least if you’re among the top 10 "City" [read: London-HQ’d] firms. Profits per partner are down almost 8% year over year, and there’s apparently no sign of recovery from the obvious and...
by Bruce | July 30, 2004 | Articles, Finance
Is here.