Turns out bosses hate micromanaging almost as much as staff do.

So then, why does it happen so much?

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My experience on both sides of the lawyer-client relationship has taught me it is always best to seek at least preliminary advice early. “Penny wise pound foolish” is an operative phrase as is “pay me a little now, or a lot later.” As we all know, yet constantly need to be reminded, the outcome is rarely as bad as the fear that precedes it.

Many charity leaders and directors have experienced the fear of lawyers. For too many of us legal matters are always perceived as threatening and uncertain; and even the uncertainty of fees makes us hesitate before calling for advice.

Politicians and reporters may never agree on how questions should be asked and answered, but you and your team will be far better off if you agree to some clear mutual expectations.

But we need to start thinking about orange flags. When something is moving from a caution towards a crisis but hasn’t gotten there quite yet.