Coaching during coronavirus and beyond
Jamie Butler, executive coach and facilitator, shares his reflections on coaching in the legal sector during the pandemic and for the future
Jamie Butler, executive coach and facilitator, shares his reflections on coaching in the legal sector during the pandemic and for the future
Think about those nearest and dearest who you communicate with regularly. WhatsApp, text messages, emails; we’re using written communication more than ever. And through these forms of communication, you quickly become familiar with your friends and family members’ individual tone of voices. We’ve all got that one friend who sends the message staccato style, in […]
Google ‘habit’ and you will be told that it is an involuntary behaviour controlled by the subconscious mind, which governs 40 – 90 per cent of an individual’s behaviour. While we tend to fixate on our bad habits, we don’t often conduct an appraisal of our general habits which, it is generally agreed, break down […]
With such varied and prolific discussions around adopting tech in law, it can be difficult to understand how and where it fits into existing teams. Financial services companies are under great pressure to drive efficiencies and innovate but it’s not always clear as to how they can do this. This session explores the opportunities that tech and innovation can bring to legal teams through inspiring examples and real-life experiences shared by the panel.
This session will look at the blurred lines between the legal and compliance functions. Should we still be viewing them as separate functions or is this approach steadily diminishing and where exactly does the liability lie?
Managing change for in-house teams is very time consuming, yet legal teams are consistently expected to work ahead of the curve with unclear guidance and very little data. Brexit, Covid-19 and data privacy regulatory updates are a few but not exhaustive examples. Navigating this landscape whilst advising the business on a day to day issues is challenging and taxing. So how have teams navigated times of turmoil thoughtfully and effectively whilst avoiding burnout?
For most businesses, the pandemic accelerated digital transformation plans that were scheduled for forthcoming years. This session explores the growth opportunities for legal teams given the surging reliance on digital, as well as trends and future predictions in this space.
ESG remains at the top of business agendas this year with increased scrutiny on what firms can do to contribute to building back a better world post-pandemic, but what is the role that financial services can actively play in all of this and how can firms incorporate ESG to drive strategic objectives?
Tips on how to inject personality into marketing content and social media without appearing at odds with the wider legal profession.
How fast do you talk – are you a motor mouth or do you supply your words in measured mouthfuls? The chances are that you, like most of us, are a mixture of both depending on where you are, what you’re doing and who you’re talking to. Nevertheless, how fast you speak can have a […]
Keeping teams engaged and motivated during a global pandemic has been a new and unanticipated challenge faced by senior leaders in this new decade. As the old way of working will not be returned to by most, how can you make sure that you are getting the best out of your team and how well does your talent of today shape up for the future business of law firms?
How can firms deliver a compelling pitch? What do GCs and Legal Ops consider as innovative clients want to see offered from law firms and importantly, what type of firms do they want to work with? Watch this session to hear what sparks a client’s interest in a virtual pitch and how to do this successfully.