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One personal discussion, one work product review and one client conversation. But, people change and become better (bold) or worse (lazy)
Several years of working with them. It takes a complex evolution
SM 1.
Integrity issues
Not being a team player balanced with individual excellence
Not continuing to grow
Be individual or project focused versus client and firm focused
But for a lot of them... just deciding it was not for them
Excellent list, P5.
I would just add that being team player for me also includes taking care of our people - developing, protecting, etc
P2 nailed it. I can see potential quick, but there is a difference between potential and long lived commitment.
Leadership. A tremendously important part of this profession is not only making people who won’t become partners effective but respecting their contribution.
Having said that: I don’t have a lot of patience for people who don’t respect the profession and put the client first.
Mainly interested in seeing whether these attributes and behaviors are something coachable, or not really
Agree with P2
Agree with P2
P2 is spot on
It would be very enlightening if someone could elaborate which attributes and behaviors demonstrated during one personal discussion, one work product review, and one client conversation would mark the person as either. Thank you
What are some specific things people do or say that can hurt their chances to become partner? Let's say they show the talent and personality but then take a few steps back
How do you go about handling peers and reports who don't care enough or just don't "get it"? Partners still expect the EM to deliver quality work but when the other members aren't carrying their weight and you are still held accountable what options do you have?