Internal Assessments
LaBrie Consulting knows how to help leadership teams develop, support and drive change initiatives. Internal Assessment engagements are custom tailored to review functions, programs and procedures to identify and document internal “best practices” as well as those that need to be improved, re-defined, expanded or eliminated.
What sets Linda LaBrie apart is her capability and willingness to fit the assessment process to the specific needs of the client. She works with firm management to determine what they need and what is best for the firm - its culture, people, work environment and business goals. She is diligent in helping clients clarify the change(s) they desire and confirming with them the measurable outcomes of her work that will define success. And she knows that the formula for organizational success must center on both the proverbial bottom line and the “other bottom line” – firm culture, collegiality, teamsmanship, image and reputation and the brand promise to its stakeholders.
A majority of engagements center on key client teams, practice-specific groups and marketing and new business development departments, leadership and staff. She firmly believes that the effectiveness of the team, as well as the individual, greatly influences a firm’s competitive advantage and market position. Her work energizes teams to commit to a broader perspective, integrate and collaborate with other teams and adapt to changes in the internal and external environments.
Completing an in-depth internal assessment has become an integral component of the Brand Building Process and most Stakeholder Intelligence Engagements.
Other representative projects:
- Advised the management of several law firms on the search and selection of the first chief marketing officer.
- Retained by a consulting/accounting firm to develop a recruitment strategy and program to improve the selection and retention of high quality college recruits and experienced laterals.
- Consulted with several professional service firms on the development of a proactive, market-facing marketing function and infrastructure, including policies, procedures, service standards, communications and staff.
- Re-designed the RFP and new business proposal strategy and process for several firms.
- Counseled Executive Committee members on the design and implementation of a firm-wide Operational Improvement Strategy and Plan.