Without this agreement, good partner relations may never be possible. A lack of trust. Without trust, there is no partnership. Issues such as integrity, veracity, honesty and morality are nonnegotiable credentials for harmonious partner relationships. Make sure all of the partners attend and that the meetings are actual forums for quality communication.
Some partners arrive late for meetings and others leave early.
Not all of the agenda items are addressed. Ensure that each partner understands what the firm expects of him or her. Many partners really don't know what the firm or their peers expect of them, and this can be very frustrating. It's difficult for anyone, let alone a partner in a firm, to meet expectations when those expectations have not been clarified. Identify areas of disagreement.