What law firms can learn from consulting firms

At Openside we are often struck by the similarities between law and consulting business models, yet the differences in approach and mindset to generate...Read more about What law firms can learn from consulting firms

Welcome to May’s edition of The Pelorus: a selection of content and research Openside have discovered in the last month – which you may...Read more about The Pelorus – May 2019

There is little doubt that the ‘always-on’ culture of professional services comes at a high cost for both individuals and their firms. From research...Read more about What can individuals and their firms do to mitigate the ‘always-on’ culture?

We were delighted that our Managing Director, William Johnson was quoted in The Times on Thursday 24th May, commenting on the Management Consultancies Association...Read more about What do award-winning consulting firms do better than the rest?

Technology, automation and increased competition mean the billable hour is on borrowed time. Firms know it and so do their clients. Focus instead has...Read more about Time’s up for the billable hour: Focusing on value is now the only option

Creativity is not enough  More and more, creative agencies and consultancies find themselves targeting the same client accounts. The good news for creative agencies...Read more about How creative agencies can take on consulting firms at their own game – and win

By Harriet Johnson, Openside Tutor and Barrister practising from Doughty Street Chambers The Halo Effect describes the phenomenon experienced by a woman holding her...Read more about The Partnership Trap

Mission Impossible? Managing Performance within the Partner Group Part 1: The ‘Macro’ Perspective – We examine the current state of Partners’ attitudes towards performance management...Read more about Special Report: Mission Impossible? Managing Performance within the Partner Group