The reason why NOW is the right time to start working on your business case for partner
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The reason why NOW is the right time to start working on your business case for partner

I regularly speak to audiences of lawyers, accountants and consultants about the challenges of making partner. In my talks I often share the ten lessons that my clients have learnt along their journeys to make partner. In this blog post I am going to share the tenth and final lesson; starting working towards your partner…

Two things that will significantly increase the impact of your business case
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Two things that will significantly increase the impact of your business case

In the past week, 3 professionals asked me to review their partner business case. Every time, I gave the same advice, and here it is for you. Add in numbers and evidence to your partner business case Words can tell a good story, but there is nothing quite like numbers to give the evidence of your…

The 4 most common (and damaging) mistakes lawyers make with their business case for partnership
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The 4 most common (and damaging) mistakes lawyers make with their business case for partnership

Your business case to make partner in a law firm In this article, I share the common mistakes I see in business cases for a partner in a law firm. Whilst these are largely similar to the mistakes made by other professionals in practice, there are a few that crop up time and time again…

What data do you need in your business case for partnership?
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What data do you need in your business case for partnership?

What makes a strong business case for partner? The best and most effective partnership business cases continually verify and quantify all the statements within them. In this article I discuss what data is required and how to use it to strengthen your business case for partner. What is your evidence that you can win business?…

5 common career limiting mistakes that stop senior associates making partner
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5 common career limiting mistakes that stop senior associates making partner

It is a tricky business – making the transition from senior associate to partner in a law firm. There are the many booby-traps which come from having to create, write, and pitch your business case for partnership. Then, there’s the other stuff: the intangibles that demonstrate to your partners that you haven’t “got it” yet….

Tips to write your business case for partner in a weekend
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Tips to write your business case for partner in a weekend

Despite your best intentions, sometimes you have to write your business case for partnership really quickly. Maybe, as has happened for some of our clients, your partnership sprung the need for a business case on you. Our Big 4 as well as law firm clients have experienced this. Or maybe you’ve never quite had the…

What really needs to go into your business case for partnership?
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What really needs to go into your business case for partnership?

You’ve been asked to submit a business case for partnership. Wouldn’t it be easier if you could see a sample first? I know this to be true, because I’ve been asked numerous times by people on my mailing list for a sample business case for partnership. This article includes a link to our ‘Guide to creating a…

The 7 types of business case for partner (part 3)
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The 7 types of business case for partner (part 3)

Most firms require their potential partners to create a partner promotion business case. Typically there are only 7 types of partner promotion business cases. Once you know which type your business case is, you can then increase its impact and persuasiveness. In this last part of a 3-part blog post, (part 1 here, part 2 here)…

The 7 types of business case for partner (part 2)
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The 7 types of business case for partner (part 2)

Most firms require their potential partners to create a partner business case. Typically there are only 7 types of partner business cases. Once you know which type your business case is, you can then increase its impact and persuasiveness. In the 2nd part of this 3-part blog post, (part 1 here, part 3 here) I…

The 7 types of business case for partner (part 1)
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The 7 types of business case for partner (part 1)

Most firms require their potential partners to create a partner business case. Typically there are only 7 types of partner business cases. Once you know which type your business case is, you can then increase its impact and persuasiveness. In the first of this 3-part blog post, (2nd part here, 3rd part here) I examine…

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