Traditional strategic planning at law firms is becoming less prevalent, according to seasoned legal consultant and former Stewart McKelvey COO, Stephen Mabey. Instead, what is on the rise is ‘strategic issues thinking.’ Law.com
Mabey argues that the new approach involves focusing on one issue at a time, which he believes aligns more directly with the action-oriented personalities common amongst lawyers. This method addresses the issue that many firm partners often lose motivation before realizing long-term strategic plans.
Mabey’s insights shed light on the evolving landscape of law firm strategy, offering a more bite-sized and manageable approach that could potentially better suit the dynamic context of legal practice.