Canadian Lawyer

Stephen Mabey CPA, CA smabey@appliedstrategies.ca W 902.472.3032 C 902.499.3895 www.appliedstrategies.ca LEADERSHIP COMPENSATION STRATEGIC PLANNING SUCCESSION PLANNING PARTNERSHIP ARRANGEMENTS BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COMPETITIVE INTELLIGENCE MARKETING KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS PRACTICE TRANSITIONING ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURES PRIVATE ADVISORY FINANCE GROUP FACILITATION three selection criteria it follows when taking on assignments," he says, "and the first is that the client truly wants to deal with the challenges they're facing." Clients must be fully committed to resolving their issues. Secondly, Steve wants to work with clients who will enjoy the process — not see it as a burden. "Clients have to be fun to work with," he says. "Life is too short to spend time with people you don't enjoy being around. And we can accomplish big things while still keeping the mood light." Sandra Dawe, Managing Partner of Shibley Righton LLP, shared that, "Steve pos- sesses a rare ability to bluntly deliver tough and practical business advice, while maintaining his personal warmth and good humour. He has been a delight to work with." Thirdly, Steve will only take on assignments where he'll make a real difference. "Steve has been invaluable in guiding us through our strategic planning process. His broad knowl- edge and experience, combined with his engaging and inclusive facilita- tion style, promotes thoughtful and productive discussion among our partners." says Darren R. Bieganek, QC, Duncan Craig LLP Managing Partner. And Jim Titerle, of Miller Titerle + Company LLP, adds: "When an agreement became a necessity to allow for succession planning and the entry of new partners, we asked Steve to help us work through what to us appeared an endless list of intractable issues. He was knowledgeable, effi- cient, creative, and easy to work with. With his help, we worked our way through the issues in short order — just what we needed." All new ventures begin with a combination of excitement and trepi- dation. Having counseled clients so expertly on the value of facing the future with positivity and a great strategy, now Steve is taking his own advice. For more information, connect with Steve on LinkedIn at ca.linkedin.com/in/smabey "The legal profession is in the midst of significant changes. With those changes come new business challenges and more importantly opportunities."

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