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Taking root: Develop effective tools for partner development

Neither the osmosis approach nor traditional training programmes are effective tools for partner development, say Rob Lees, Derek Klyhn and Liz Baltesz

Addressing ambivalence: The role of partners in junior talent development

Partners need to step up and take ?an active role in junior talent development, says Sue Beavil

Beyond drudgery: Develop meaningful career paths for partners and staff

Are you taking the time to understand the motivations and needs of your partners and staff, asks Peter Scott

Talent shortage: Finding law graduates with the right skills and background

Law graduates who have worked at international students' associations have a lot to offer international law firms, says Bartosz Balewski

Cash in the attic: How KM can improve firm profitability

Improving the effectiveness of your firm's information and knowledge management can have a direct impact on profitability, says Rob Martin

Fair and equitable: Get partners to trust your new reward programme

Ian Jeffery explores the practical issues involved with changing your firm's approach to assessing and rewarding partner contribution

Services rendered: How to fix the billable hour system

Law firms and corporate counsel should work together to fix the ?billable hour system rather than eliminate it, says Mike Trotter

Protecting assets: Tips for managing your law firm's equity

What is law firm equity and who should have it? Karl Wingfield explores the key components of an effective equity management strategy