Advisory Service
Partner reward diagnostics
We give leadership the evidence needed to make confident compensation decisions through our proprietary diagnostics.
Evaluating if reward systems support long-term partnership objectives
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Constrained performance
Compensation models inadvertently limit the behaviours and contributions the firm needs to grow and compete effectively.
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Contribution ambiguity
Unclear frameworks for measuring partner contribution create inconsistency, frustration and a loss of confidence in the reward process.
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Political stagnation
Reward debates become entrenched and subjective, preventing progress and leaving misalignment unresolved across the partnership.
Our approach
Deploy diagnostic tools
We use proprietary tools to assess the structural integrity of compensation models.
Assess behavioral consequences
We evaluate the behavioral outcomes created by your existing reward systems.
Bring clarity to debates
We clarify areas where compensation discussions often become stalled or subjective.
Identify growth opportunities
We pinpoint where current models support or constrain future growth and cohesion.
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The SmarterReward™ diagnostic gave us an objective baseline we had never had before. For the first time, our partners understood exactly where our compensation model stood relative to market — and what needed to change.
Proprietary Diagnostics for Partner Reward Systems
Our proprietary diagnostic tools help managing partners, leadership teams, and remuneration committees understand whether their partner compensation system continues to support the firm’s strategy, economics, and long-term partnership objectives.
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We assess structural integrity and behavioural consequences
Through the Partner Remuneration Diagnostic™, Partner Comp Health Check™, and SmarterReward™, we assess the structural integrity of compensation models, the credibility of contribution frameworks, and the behavioural consequences created by existing reward systems.
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We bring clarity to politically charged debates
These diagnostics are designed to bring clarity to areas where compensation debates often become political, subjective, or stalled — helping firms identify where current models support growth, collaboration, and the behaviours needed for success.
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We identify where models constrain the firm
We help leadership see where existing models may be constraining performance, cohesion, or future growth opportunities — providing an evidence-based foundation for remuneration committee decisions and partner communication.
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Michael brings a rare combination of deep technical knowledge and genuine understanding of partnership dynamics. His advice was direct, actionable and made a real difference to how our remuneration committee operates.
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Partner reward diagnostics often connect with compensation reviews, profit-sharing advisory, and governance work across the partnership lifecycle.
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MHPR Insights
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ArticleRead the reportRead more10 tests of integrity in reward decision-making that every partner remuneration committee (RemCom) should consider.
10 Tests of integrity in reward decision-making
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ArticleRead the reportRead moreBalancing accountability, performance and partner remuneration
Balancing accountability, performance and partner remuneration
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WhitepaperRead the reportRead moreWhitepaper: The top 10 ways your partner compensation system undermines collaboration and how to fix them
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Whether you need a full diagnostic or a lighter health check, our proprietary tools give leadership the baseline, credibility and clarity to act with confidence.