New Partner Development program (npdp)

Dr. Doug Hirschhorn and his team help new partners develop critical skills, discuss shared challenges, and practice new behaviors in a professional and confidential setting. They present the following topics over an 8-month period:

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Lateral Partner Development Program (lpdp)

DRD’s consultants use proven expertise to maximize lateral hire success. Their approach relies on:

• Rigorous Diligence: culture fit and client synergies (3 months)

• Customized Onboarding: 90-day plans for internal assimilation and client transitions

• Accelerated Integration: ‘coaching health checks’ at 3-month intervals to ensure full adoption (12 months)

Senior partner development program (spdp)

DRD works with senior partners to re-energize their client base by sharpening business development skills. Our consultants combine psychological backgrounds and leadership development expertise to:

• Examine business development stagnation

• Revitalize dormant client relationships

• Identify untapped partnership opportunities

Partner Leadership Programs (plp)

DRD cultivates team effectiveness skills in client service development leaders and practice group heads. Common themes are:

• Project Management

• Cross-Practice Collaboration

• Succession Planning

• Identification of Growth Opportunities

Partner Coaching

Depending on fit and expertise, DRD’s coaches provide high-touch development to partners of all levels, expanding on skills learned during partner programs as well cultivating new ones. Some areas include:

• Leadership Presence

• Presenting With Impact

• Client Management

• Brand Maximization

• Goal Setting

• Impactful Mentorship

• Prioritization

Partner workshops

To lessen role-based pressure on partners, DRD provides targeted workshops to enhance partner well-being and performance, such as:

• Stress Management

• Emotional Intelligence

• Burnout Prevention

• Conflict Management

• Psychological Safety