The Perfect Partner - Simon McCrum

If you've made it to Partner, or you're determined to become one, whatare the key qualities and strengths required of a Partner in a modern-day lawfirm? In The Perfect Partner, former Managing Partner and law firm management consultant Simon McCrum examines what makes a Perfect Partner from the viewpoint of numerous keystakeholders, including clients, colleagues, and the businessitself. Detailing the characteristics and behaviours that a Partner needs,the book digs deep into a Partner's commercial contribution to the business,their relationships with staff and other Partners, business development,accountability, compliance, and much more. And all under the central umbrellaof making a profit and growing a business. Working through the layers of value (ordestruction) that a Partner can bring, Simon arrives at a surprisingconclusion. Measurable things count, but other more human things count more. If that law firm rocket is going to take off, and prove able to shoot for thestars, each Partner - and all the Partners together - need to focusunequivocally on a 'magic ingredient' to make the firm unstoppable. Based on 35 years as a lawyer, Partner, andlegal sector management consultant (including his time as Managing Partnerduring the credit crunch), Simon brings his extensive experience, wisdom, andinsights to bear in The Perfect Partner. The book also includesinterviews with legal professionals at every level. Have you got what it takes to be a PerfectPartner? And, just as im
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