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End the practice of awarding business based on price.
In an increasingly competitive landscape, law firms, like any business, might feel compelled to make decisions based on price alone.
However, the fourth of W. Edwards Deming's Fourteen Points for better management warned against this practice, arguing that cost should not be the primary consideration in business decisions. Instead, he championed a more holistic approach that weighs quality and long-term value alongside price.
The Law Firm of the Future: From “Factory” to “Shipyard”
The law firm of the future will probably be more like a shipyard than a factory.
The conversion is already underway in many law firms.
Considering a new practice area? Consider outsourcing.
Your firm has decided that you should open a new practice area or expand an existing one.
You have the lawyers that you need to deliver a credible service to an increasingly demanding legal market.
What else do you need?
DIY
"Why couldn't we just do this ourselves?"
My colleagues and I at Walker Clark LLC are frequently asked this question when we submit a consulting proposal to a prospective client.
The "do it yourself" mentality that some law firms have raises several important points about law firms and consulting services.
