"Managing Partners' Forum" on Strategy/Thursday 18 October/New York

Regular readers will know that I recently became Regional Director of the Managing Partners' Forum for their first US foray, here in New York.   This is how they describe their mission here:

"The MPF is the world's leading association of managing partners from across the spectrum of professional service firms. In New York we have created a local organisation that provides top-calibre educational and networking opportunities for all its members. By introducing thought-provoking and cutting-edge best practices that are transportable from one sector to another, we are dedicated to enhancing leadership and the status of the management team."

Our first event is now scheduled for Thursday, October 18th, at the New York offices of White & Case (1155 Avenue of the Americas @ 43rd Street), from 8:00 am to 10:00 am.   You can read more about it here, but they describe the highlights thus:

"Following a series of successful events in New York over the past year organised by the MPF International Panel, we are delighted to announce the inaugural session of MPF New York, kindly hosted by White & Case.

Whilst MPF events are generally member only, this inaugural event is open to all professional firm leaders at no cost .

Bruce MacEwen and Robert Millard of the MPF Research Committee will be joined by a leading managing partner to present the findings of a groundbreaking MPF survey on the strategy setting process at professional services firms worldwide. The leaders of over 100 firms responded to the 78 question survey, covering:

• Attitudes towards strategic planning
• Responsibility for formulating strategy
• Sources of data used when formulating strategy
• Tools used in formulating strategy
• Assessment of opportunities and threats facing firms
• Frequency, duration and time horizons when formulating strategy
• Overall satisfaction with the outcome

This is a unique opportunity for NY-based leaders to listen to the findings, and then share insights, case studies and war stories relevant to the survey with their peers."

For all of you in the New York area who could potentially make it to the offices of White & Case, it would be my great pleasure to meet you or to see you again.  Please check your calendar, and get in touch with me if you have any questions.