Ensuring a good transition in Managing Partner roles is far from straight forward. At PSFI we have modelled, discussed and advised many partnerships on how they manage this process given their unique histories and approaches.
In this article we look at the fundamental role the Senior Partner can play in influencing and managing a smooth transition by addressing the right dilemmas thoughtfully and strategically.
Read the article here: The Senior Partner’s six levers of influence in a CEO transition.
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Downloads Deep dive 2025: What Managing Partner’s Do
Our thoughts on what Managing Partners do, their role, how the firm structure impacts on the role, the relationship with the Senior Partner, assessing the candidates and recommendations for further reading. To access this presentation please click here.
Managing Partner Assessment Report
A sample Managing Partner Assessment Report to assist in reaching a decision about the candidate’s suitability to be the next Managing Partner. The report is a summary of the evidence based on the following activities: Three hour interview with a...
Deep dive session notes
Our latest deep dive focussed on succession planning for Managing Partners and particularly the role of the Senior Partner in this critical activity. Please click here to access the deep dive session notes.
Deep dive vignettes – Moving on and managing the transition
Four vignettes to help you think through and manage the transition. To access this document please click here.