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CultureShift ™ A Leadership Approach to Maximizing Client Development Presented by: David H. Freeman, J.D. David Freeman Consulting Group, LLC Laguna Beach, CA 949.715.0819 www.davidfreemanconsulting.com. Industry Overview: 3 P’s. Poach Protect Purchase. Client-Focused Culture. Leadership
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CultureShift™A Leadership Approach to Maximizing Client DevelopmentPresented by:David H. Freeman, J.D.David Freeman Consulting Group, LLCLaguna Beach, CA 949.715.0819www.davidfreemanconsulting.com
Industry Overview: 3 P’s Poach Protect Purchase
Client-Focused Culture Leadership Planning Build consensus Align people, groups & systems Skill-building Communication Action plans Accountability & implementation Tracking & measuring Timelines
Culture Killers Low motivation Siloed practices Dysfunctional groups Lack of trust Inefficient teams Ineffective leaders Poor communication Misaligned compensation Lack of skills Unclear goals and measures Inconsistent client service Minimal accountability Inadequate follow-through
Toolkit for Shifting a Culture
Consensus on vision and goals Strategies/tactics/priorities Determine roles Develop measures Adjust compensation Develop tracking and reporting Senior Team Planning
Prioritizing clients Process and frequency Acting on feedback Client Surveys and Feedback
Client/Industry Teams Identify targets Team dynamics Team standards Team roles Client feedback Exceptional service Cross-servicing Market visibility Tracking and reporting
“Client Development is a Contact Sport” Planning/Training/Coaching
Planning/Training/Coaching High potential lawyers Best practices Specific tactics Commitments Associates committee Staff committee Rewards and consequences
Cross-Servicing Cross-offices Cross-practices Leader meetings
Inertia Internal and external communication Trust Understanding client needs Understand our lawyer’s needs Capacity Credit Lack of comfort/skill Lack of planning Accountability, follow-through, and tracking Obstacles to Cross-Servicing
Raise internal visibility Build internal relationships Give Educate “Cheat sheet” Joint activities Attend group meetings Support cross-group initiatives Cross-offices Accelerated Cross-Servicing
Lateral Integration Lateral planning Selection and hiring Systematic internal integration Client development planning Servicing skills Lateral mentor
Leadership and Management Culture Authority Input on compensation Planning Buy-in & motivation (Coaching) Cross-servicing Problem-solving Tracking, reminders & reporting Ongoing training
Implementation Personal Accountability Timelines Tracking Measuring Reminders Reporting Implementation Task Force
Client feedback received Contacts made with high priority targets Internal cross-servicing meetings Referrals given and received New relationships built on both sides Communication tools – type and frequency On-site meetings Presentations Practice areas used Time invested in business development Measures
Calendaring Buddy system Mentoring Assistant Measures Tracking Action steps Deadlines Reporting Sustainability
Rewards & Recognition Internal External
Benefits Worksheet Client feedback $_________ Client/industry teams $_________ Cross-selling $_________ BD-focused leaders $_________ Lateral integration $_________ Sales and service skills $_________ Accountability systems $_________ Firm and group retreats $_________ Total $_________