Jon Whittle
Jon is a specialist in developing legal businesses using market intelligence and customer insight to implement successful programmes for change. He works with law firms to create sustainable growth alongside successful project management, implementing new technologies and evolving business operations.
Jon has been working on the future of law firms for more than fifteen years, focusing on the strategies and tactics that help firms build real and defendable competitive advantage. Whilst working in a senior leadership role at LexisNexis he was also the architect and author of the widely read LexisNexis Bellwether Reports and is a recognised authority on how law firms can build and grow.
Previously, Jon worked, for two decades, at board level, in some of the UK’s largest media companies, transforming traditional businesses into growth in the digital age. He now applies the fruits of this experience, successfully, to the world of law firm development.
Jon is a regular speaker at legal conferences and seminars and is frequently asked to contribute thinking on the strategic future of legal markets.
Practice Area
Panel
- Contributing Author
Experience
- LexisNexis (2010 - 2019)
Qualification
- BSc Hons Psychology (1984)
Education
- University of Warwick (1984)
64 Contributions by Jon Whittle
PRECEDENTS
Strategy Day Outcomes: Law Firm Strategic Aims, Business Plan Framework and Quarterly Review Schedule
Investing in the future (legal and commercial investments) - [ insert strategy-day summary ]
Governance/management - [ insert strategy-day summary ]
Risk management - [ insert strategy-day summary ]
Financial - [ insert strategy-day summary ]
People - [ insert strategy-day summary ]
Services to clients - [ insert strategy-day summary ]
Information technology - [ insert strategy-day summary ]
Facilities/building - [ insert strategy-day summary ]
Next steps
This overview will go to the next management board meeting for final refinements and sign-off. After approval, it will be shared and/or presented to [ insert eg all staff ] to build awareness of the firm’s key strategic aims. Those aims will underpin the detailed business plan, assigning owners and timelines to priority actions. A quarterly review will track each legal and operational team plan against agreed timescales.
Quarterly review dates
Quarter 1 [ insert date ]
Quarter 2 [ insert date ]
Quarter 3 [ insert date ]
Quarter 4 [ insert date ]...
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Template Role Profile: Business Development and Marketing Manager for UK Law Firms
Key information
Firm name [ Insert firm name ]
Role holder’s name [ Insert name ]
Reporting line [ Insert, e.g. Managing Partner, Chief Operating Officer, Head of Business Development etc ]
Scope of role
☐ Entire firm
☐ Department / Practice area [ Insert details ]
☐ Sector [ Insert details ]
☐ Office / Region [ Insert details ]
Employment type [ Insert, e.g. Full-time/Part-time/Contractor ] [ If a contractor role, state contract length ]
Main location [ Insert the primary base for this position—if the role holder is expected to spend regular time across multiple sites, e.g. each regional office, ensure this is clearly noted ]
Remote/hybrid/office-based? [ Insert work model ]
Date commenced [ Insert date ]
Probation period length [ Insert ]
Probation review end date [ Insert date ]
Role summary
This is a practical, hands-on position that combines forward planning with effective delivery...
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Template: Law Firm SWOT Feedback Summary by Stakeholder Group
1 Strengths
Group Themes
Partners [ Summary of group feedback ]
Operational team leads [ Summary of group feedback ]
Legal teams [ Summary of group feedback ]
Other staff [ Summary of group feedback ]
2 Weaknesses
Group Themes
Partners [ Summary of group feedback ]
Operational team leads [ Summary of group feedback ]
Legal teams [ Summary of group feedback ]
Other staff [ Summary of group feedback ]
3 Opportunities
Group Themes
Partners [ Summary of group feedback ]
Operational team leads [ Summary of group feedback ]
Legal teams [ Summary of group feedback ]
Other staff [ Summary of group feedback ]
4 Threats
Group Themes
Partners [ Summary of group feedback ]
Operational team leads [ Summary of group feedback ]
Legal teams [ Summary of group feedback ]
Other staff [ Summary of group feedback ]...
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FLOWCHARTS
Law firm client proposals: 10 essential steps (flowchart)
Producing a professional, engaging and accurate proposal document is essential if you wish to have any prospect of winning business. This flowchart outlines 10 crucial steps that you should follow when drafting a proposal...
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