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Thank you for joining us for the November Developing Partners Section Huddle!

Delegating Across the Generational Divide: Essential Strategies for Developing Partners

By leveraging associates' work, partners can earn over 20% more than they would otherwise, and top lawyers can earn at least 50% more through effective delegation. This program teaches developing partners how to delegate and receive delegation more effectively. You’ll learn strategies to avoid common pitfalls like micromanagement and miscommunication, helping you accelerate your career, boost your leadership skills, and create a more productive, cohesive team. These skills will help you manage across generations and build a stronger future for your firm.
 

Learning Outcomes

  • Boost Earnings Through Effective Delegation

    • Leverage others’ work to increase personal productivity and firm profitability.

    • Understand how delegation can lead to a 20-50% income increase.

  • Master Communication for Cross-Generational Leadership

    • Build trust and collaboration across generations.

    • Improve essential communication skills.

    • Strengthen relationships with supervisors, team members & clients.

  • Avoid Costly Delegation Pitfalls

    • Deal with micromanagement, miscommunication, and unrealistic expectations.

    • Increase engagement and team culture.

       


 

Guest Presenter

Doug Brown

Doug Brown, JD, The Law Firm Leadership Coach

Doug Brown, JD, of Summit Success International, helps lawyers grow thriving and sustainable law firms to enjoy high-quality lives. His executive coaching and training programs combine nearly 30 years of hard-earned experience as a lawyer, educator, executive, and entrepreneur to provide practical, actionable strategies for professional growth and personal well-being.
 
Doug is an authority on implementing positive change and thriving through adversity. His experience includes private and in-house legal practice, business marketing, sales, human resources, finance, and information technology. He served as the Connecticut Bar Association's chief executive and COO for a chain of fine jewelry stores. As Program Chair and Professor in the MBA Program for The Malcolm Baldrige School of Business at Post University, he designed and delivered MBA programs in leadership, entrepreneurship, finance, and innovation, specifically for experienced executives. 
 
As Chief Learning Officer for Summit Success International, Doug offers custom-tailored one-on-one executive leadership coaching to law firm leaders and professional development training programs for law firms.
 
Doug is an author and frequent guest on legal and leadership podcasts. He also hosts his own Law Firm Success Strategies Podcast.

You can reach Doug directly at: doug@summit-success.com