RubinBrown: One Firm, A Tradition of Trust

Introduction

strength that comes from stimulating many diverse initiatives driven by relatively autonomous operators.”

Maister explains, “In extreme warlord firms, the productive senior members operate as chieftains presiding over their own territories, coordinating occasionally but fundamentally without a commitment to the institution or each other.” In contrast, a one-firm firm values the individual. “The key relationship is that of the individual member to the organization, in the form of a set of reciprocal, value-based expectations. This, in turn, informs and supports relationships among members…..If an individual is in trouble, the group will expend every effort to help him or her,” says Maister. For firm success, one of Maister’s maxims is to respect both the past and the future of the organization and its people. As a firm with a great understanding of its past and a strong vision for the future, RubinBrown’s mission is to inspire team members as well as help clients build and protect value, while at all times honoring the responsibility to serve the public interest. At RubinBrown, the key to providing value has been an unwavering commitment to sustaining a “one-firm” culture – a spirit of teamwork, being your best for others, and a shared commitment to client service.

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