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The article reports on the creation of three staff forums at Norton Rose (NR) to improve management-staff liaison. These communication groups cater for associates, support staff and secretaries. One forum is included for associates and knowhow lawyers. NR aims for a holistic makeover of the workplace.

The article profiles Clint Evans, chief executive officer (CEO) of Barlow Lyde & Gilbert (BLG) in London, England. Evan states that as long as his focus is on the final objective, it is possible to ride out the rough patches. He also believes that proper communication is another key to overcome rough times. His vision is to strengthen the firm and broaden its marketing appeal.

The article reports on the result of the internal employment satisfaction survey conducted on the employees of law firm Pinsent Masons in Great Britain. According to human resource director Jonathan Bond, they need to improve the communication of their strategy clearly to people internally. Almost 90 percent of the respondents said that they were proud to work at the firm. The survey also found that the board still has work to do when communicating its plans to staff.

The article focuses on Bond Pearce's use of business psychologists as its corporate strategy. The company has decided to venture this strategy to identify the strengths and development needs of partners and to uncover future leaders. It has been noted that in a law firm business one must think of partners as leaders because profitable growth depends on right leadership. Moreover, the program's core concepts are thorough business planning, an improved appraisal system and better communication.