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10/06/2019

Do you truly enjoy working at your ?

In this , Patty McCord, the iconic former chief talent officer at Netflix, shares some insights into how your law firm could seek less to control and more to trust from its employees.

How do you make your workplace more enjoyable? Please share your tips with us below.

Most companies operate on a set of policies: mandated vacation days, travel guidelines, standard work hours, annual goals. But what happens when a company lo...

07/06/2019

Do you feel some cultural changes in the are long overdue?

In this interesting article from , Dr. Maria Pozza explains why the law profession needs a cultural change, the challenges that a lot of face in the workplace and what you can do to contribute to those changes. I will leave a link to the post here: http://ow.ly/KUmY50uyHEM

What are your thoughts on how things can be changed in the law profession? Please let us know in the comment section below.

06/06/2019

Do you think it's time for to switch to a four-day week?

Portcullis Legals based in Plymouth, Devon, initially ran a five-month trial of the shorter working week but has now introduced it across the firm. Their staff has also been given a pay rise to ensure they don't miss out financially. The UK based law firm has reported that their staff is less stressed and more productive by working a four-day week.

Many thanks to for writing this interesting article. Read about all of the benefits of a shorter workweek by clicking on the link to the post right here: http://ow.ly/3GlN50uxL6R

What are your thoughts on a four-day workweek? Yay or nay?

Eversheds Sutherland to open first US office since 2017 merger… Clyde & Co builds regulatory and investigations capabilities…

04/06/2019

Leadership is there within us all, but do you know how to harness it?

In this interesting , Matt Beeton, who has been in positions for over 20 years and who has been conducting research in to the ‘common denominator’ of great leaders over the past years, shares insight into a few of those most common denominators and uses these findings to offer advice to the next generation of .

What do you think makes a great leader? Please share your thoughts with us in the comment section below.

Matt has been in leadership positions for the last 20 years and has been conducting research in to the ‘common denominator’ of great leaders over the past tw...

31/05/2019

Still not convinced that can contribute to your law firms' success?

Technology-Assisted Review (“TAR”), can be a great enabler for firms that need to be nimble and innovate to compete with large firms.

This case study produced by Australian litigation support provider, Law In Order, shows how TAR saved the and the client thousands of dollars.

Many thanks to our partner -discovery.co.nz for writing this great article. I will leave a link to the post here: https://www.e-discovery.co.nz/blog/how-one-lawyer-used-technology-assisted-review-to-save-their-client-thousands.html

Is your law firm making the most of ? Comment below with a simple yes or no.

Technology Assisted Review ("TAR"), can be a great enabler for firms that need to be nimble and innovate to compete with large firms. A perfect example was a

30/05/2019

Are you an ambitious currently facing any of these five challenges?

The five top challenges that who are trying to grow their are facing are:

Challenge #1: You don’t have a system that consistently generates client leads.
Challenge #2: Your law firm is too complicated.
Challenge #3: You only selling one-on-one legal services.
Challenge #4: Your isn’t impactful enough.
Challenge #5: You don’t have the time or energy to grow your firm.

In this interesting article, our partner Automio will explain how to overcome these challenges and look for better ways to grow your . I will leave a link to the post here: http://ow.ly/dxAB50usA5P

I’m interested in your challenges, if you were to rank your top 3 challenges at your law firm, what would they be?

28/05/2019

The success of your is in your hands ...

Then implementing these 11 habits will help you succeed:

1. Decide to be efficient.
2. Enjoy .
3. Employ smart people and treat them really well.
4. Focus on the areas of law you enjoy and are good at
5. Dedicate time to building the firm as a business.
6. Be early adopters of technology.
7. Confront the challenges of getting paid and solve them
8. Have standard processes and procedures in place for all matters.
9. Make compliance a natural consequence of running a firm well.
10. Become experts in customer service.
11. Understand your finances.

Many thanks to Richard Hugo-Hamman, guest blogger for our partner ALPMA: Australasian Legal Practice Management Association for writing this insightful article. I will leave a link to the post here: http://ow.ly/qeTK50uqhYg

What are your tips for small law firm success? Let us know in the comments below.

Richard Hugo-Hamman is the Executive Chairman of LEAP Legal Software, the #1 provider of software and integrated legal research materials to small law firms in the world.

27/05/2019

Do you take a bad day at work home with you?

If we have a bad day at work we are likely to take that negativity home with us and vice versa.

The 5 Chairs is a powerful and systematic method which helps us master our own behaviours and manage the behaviours of others, taught by Louise Evans, Behavioural Coach, Corporate Trainer, Author of ‘5 Chairs 5 Choices’.

She explains in this interesting video why it's so important to create healthy environments in the spaces that most affect our lives.

What are your tips for creating healthy spaces in your ?? Please let us know in the comments below.

This speech is a call to action. We spend about eighty percent of our day at work, the rest is at home. If we have a bad day at work we are likely to take th...

24/05/2019

Are you a who thinks they would also make an incredible coach?

Lawyers can make great coaches given the opportunity. In fact, the skills of many lawyers such as active listening, critical thinking, an ability to analyse information quickly and a natural disposition to be innovative problem solvers can add to their ability to adapt to a quickly and effectively, provided they are given the right tools, framework, and training.

The following five strategies can help you make the case for coaching in your organisation and help you improve your coaching abilities:

1. Identify the benefits of coaching.
2. Coach the coaches.
3. Make people the priority; not profit or performance.
4. Seizing the moment is important, formal versus informal.
5. Great systems make great coaches.

Many thanks to our partner for writing this informative article. You can find the link to it here: http://ow.ly/Q0ik50uomma

Are you a lawyer or ex-lawyer turned coach? If you are, please leave us some in the comment section below.

Typically, when one thinks of lawyers, the word “coach” is not what instantly comes to mind. Advocate, aggressive, “courtroom killer” is what many people outside the profession still think of lawyers.  Which we in the profession know is a slight distortion of the truth and not representativ...

23/05/2019

Is your on the 2019 Innovative Law Firms list?

From pioneering technology through to the implementation of new team structures or fresh ways of working with clients, the firms on this list are not afraid to embrace change and drive the forward.

Many thanks to for writing this article and releasing this interesting list. I will leave the link to the post here: http://ow.ly/TujA50undoJ

How does your law firm embrace change and innovation? Please leave your answer in the comment section below.

21/05/2019

Have you missed an opportunity to become a in your area of expertise?

Law is one profession where there are major opportunities for to become recognised thought leaders in their areas of expertise. This allows them to stand above their competition when it comes to reputations and visibility.

This insightful article from explains how you can stand out from the competition and become well known and respected for your expertise. You can achieve this goal by using the media and other platforms like social media, newsletters, your personal website or even by writing your own book.

What are your tips and tricks for becoming an expert in your niche and standing out from the crowd?

Have a read of the post by clicking on the link here: http://ow.ly/Goba50uhkHu

Law is one profession where there are major opportunities for lawyers to become recognised thought leaders in their areas of expertise. This allows them to stand above their competition when it comes to reputations and visibility.