In leadership, there are many skills that contribute to being an effective leader. What sometimes gets forgotten is that mentoring is a vital leadership skill, which helps employees grow professionally. Not only does it aid in attracting and retaining talent but it says something about the culture of an organisation and its commitment to people [...]
Tag Archive: lawyers
Delegating – It doesn’t need to be a nightmare!
For many of us, delegating is a skillful art that we think only a handful of people will ever master. One of the biggest challenges for many young lawyers is learning how to best make use of time and resources by delegating tasks or projects. Though the “I’ll do it myself” mentality is “the norm” [...]
Small Things Matter : Work/life balance
TedX Video very relevant to lawyers and legal professionals wrestling with the issue of work/life balance.
Alternative Billing : Silver Bullet For Retaining Talent?
Ask any lawyer what they despise most about working in a law firm and without a hint of hesitation the response will undoubtedly be TIMESHEETS!!!! Whether directly or indirectly it can be a major source of consternation at all levels from partners to financial controllers to junior lawyers. In fact it is one of the [...]
From LLB to PM : One Degree, Multiple Careers
Regrettably in my line of work I see many dissatisfied lawyers who in one way or another didn’t properly investigate thoroughly the career options available. For many of these lawyers who are now accustomed to, if not ‘locked’ into a certain income level, the decision to make a career change is by no means an easy one and one that becomes much harder with the passage of time. This article provides some tips on how to go about researching alternative careers in the law.
Public Speaking – Feared Just As Much As Death!
Whether you love it or you hate it, public speaking is by far one of the most feared ‘marketing’ activities that lawyers can ever be asked to do. Yet it is also one of the most important and most powerful skills you can master in your legal career.
Lawyers: Profile or Perish!
The legal marketing movement in Australia has come along way in the past 10 years but clearly there are still some lawyers for whom the word ‘marketing’ is either a dirty word or reserved for ‘random acts of lunch’. Thanks to globalisation, competition for legal services is heating up and lawyers who understand the importance of ‘personal branding’ will reap the real rewards!
Developing Talent Through Personal Branding
So, what do Justice Kirby, Bernard Salt and the Candlestick Maker all have in common and what does that have to do with Talent Development? Let me explain.
Start Planning Today!
Now, if there is one thing that many of us can never (and I mean never!) be accused of is spending too much time on planning our careers. How many are guilty of that last minute panic on the eve of their performance review or career planning meeting??? Okay, so you may not be one [...]
-
To thank our wonderful referrers, for every successful placement we make from one of YOUR referrals, we will reward YOU.
professional development
thoughts & Tips...
alex correa executive on Facebook