Shannon & Manch is the pioneer in the development of upward review programs of supervisory lawyers designed to improve management performance, enhance leadership skills, retain top talent, and increase firm-wide efficiency. Utilizing our robust web-based, confidential survey functionality, we assist firms in implementing and managing this important mechanism for gathering feedback on the supervisory and leadership skills of senior lawyers. Upward reviews give associates the opportunity to evaluate and provide input on the management and leadership performance of partners with whom they regularly work- giving your firm invaluable information that aids in client satisfaction.

Customized Review of Supervising Lawyers

• Clear objectives and a well-articulated communications plan for associates.
• Psychometrically-sound survey instrument and reports measuring specific supervisory competencies.
• Training for those giving feedback to the supervisory lawyers.
• Follow up coaching and other developmental support to assist supervising lawyers in their efforts to hone skills.

Advantages of Our Upward Review Technology

• Save time and reduce costs with our 100 targeted pre-tested questions (Firms to select up to 40).
• Increase participation and feedback through our highly researched psychometric survey questions and online interface.
• Effectively target training dollars at the individual and firm-wide level through our core competency based supervisor reports.
• Monitor participation around-the-clock through our robust online portal.