Problem Managers & Employees: Danger Signals & Red Flags

MANAGERS/LEADERS/SUPERVISORS (Note: No Order of Priority Intended….I Consider All These Red Flags as Needing ASAP Attention!) (c) Nancy Byerly Jones 2010  Excessive/chronic telephone & email message pileups Regular client/customer complaints about unreturned telephone calls Trying to keep up with it all without short hot list (“cheat sheet” or “road map”) re highest priorities for each [...]

Bumper Stickers, Motivators, Smiles

Yesterday is a canceled check; tomorrow is but a promissory note. Today…it’s the only cash we have so we’d best spend it wisely! Wag More. Bark less. Never miss a good opportunity to just shut the heck up! The bee is such a busy soul…there is no time for birth control.  And that is why [...]

Office Sharing: Maximizing the Benefits & Minimizing the Risks

For those considering office sharing (or already doing so), here are a few of my recommendations for minimizing the risks and maximizing the benefits: Tips on office sharing and executive suites  (from chapter in ABA/Law Practice Management’s Flying Solo, Edition 4 Publication) Other questions?  Either leave a comment or email me at nbj@nbjconsulting.com and I [...]

Sampling of 2009 Characteristics Shared or Ignored by Successful & Not-So-Successful Law Firms

Sampling Characteristics of Successful Firms in 2009: An ongoing effort to improve management and leadership skills including having the most qualified (vs. most senior, etc.) leaders at the helm Creating written action plans, monitoring them regularly and holding everyone timely accountable to do their part Taking the need to market the firm seriously and doing [...]