Lessons From Five Popular Change Management Concepts: A Guide for Law Firm Leaders in 2025
Law firm leaders and managers can educate themselves about and thereafter adopt effective change management strategies to navigate these transitions successfully. This article outlines five well-known change management books, theories, or concepts, highlighting their relevance to current trends in law firm leadership and management while reflecting on how they connect to the political developments under President-elect Trump's renewed focus.
January 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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The legal landscape in 2025 is rapidly changing due to evolving client expectations, advancements in technology, and significant political shifts, such as the return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency.
For some reason, many law firm leaders don’t allow themselves the grace to recognize that change is a tangible thing and one that it is most often outside of their control. The peace of mind that comes from recognizing and acknowledging this should give these leaders strength, confidence and clarity of mind to lead.
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