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Law Practice

Sep. 29, 2000

Scapegoat

DICTA When one partner is singled out as a problem personality, the firm should take a look at its own structure before taking any action. Page 8.

        By Peter M. Newton

        Management and leadership weaknesses often bring out problems in people's personalities. When an organization identifies a problem with an individual's personality, it may be overlooking its own culpability. Firms that have problems with one or more partners, therefore, should examine their own internal structures first.
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