the dysfunctional partner team and three ways to get them back on track.
you’ve tried management by committee. and by now, you know it doesn’t work. in a new analysis of cpa firm management practices, marc rosenberg finds, “management by committee rarely works.”
there must be a better way. and, yes, there are a few. here is a five-point spectrum of approaches that firms use to make decisions. one of them may work for your firm.
the end of tax season makes a wonderful time to gain the genius of hindsight before the memories fade. to create your very own business season-in-review, ask yourself these five questions and prepare your answers thoughtfully. what were your major … continued
and 12 retreat topic no-no’s.
by august aquila
author of “leadership at its strongest”
the purpose of the retreat should be clearly thought out early in the year. articulate one or two goals for the retreat. you need to be very specific as to what you want to accomplish. for example, the purpose of the retreat is to develop a succession plan for the firm. you many not know exactly what it will look like, but you know what the end product of the retreat will be.
if you cannot do this, don’t hold the meeting. ask yourself this one question: “what would happen if we did not hold this retreat?” if the answer is “nothing,” you’ll know what to do.
retreat topic no-no’s
let’s look at common retreat topics that should not be discussed at a retreat. you may or not agree with the list, but i urge you to strike the following items from your retreat agendas. read more →
when david meets goliath. by bruce w. marcus professional services marketing 3.0 great turbulence in the accounting profession, as well as in the business world itself, make these difficult and unusual times. public outcry against the misdeeds of a few … continued
by bruce w. marcus professional services marketing 3.0 while some firms have explored the idea of client service groups, and leading thinkers like patrick mckenna have been training firms in the concept for several years, few firms have developed the … continued