People-Management Skills for Law Firm Partners

Overview: 

Don't miss this informative 60-minute webinar created especially for law firm partners who want to improve their people-management skills. Managing people well is essential for creating a cooperative and efficient work culture, meeting client expectations, and achieving the firm’s goals. This webinar will explore the main techniques and realistic methods that law firm partners can use to guide their teams more successfully.

We will cover different topics related to people management, such as communication, conflict resolution, performance management, and team motivation. Through practical examples and engaging discussions, participants will learn useful tips on how to manage diverse teams, deal with high-stress situations, and foster a positive workplace culture.

Successful Communication:

• Methods for communicating clearly and briefly with the team.
• Ways to listen attentively and give helpful feedback.
• Setting up frequent meetings and reports to maintain coordination and openness.

Conflict Management:

• Recognizing typical causes of conflict in a legal practice environment.
• Using mediation skills to handle and settle disagreements peacefully.
• Building a culture of transparency where team members are encouraged to express issues.

Performance Management:

• Establishing expectations and goals that are specific and quantifiable for team members.
• Giving performance feedback that is honest, impartial, and supportive.
• Acknowledging and incentivizing high performance to increase morale and motivation.

Course Objective:

Enhance Communication Skills:

• Participants will acquire skills to communicate effectively and enhance team cooperation, minimize confusion, and promote a work environment with openness and trust.

Develop Conflict Resolution Techniques:

• Attendees will learn how to spot, handle, and solve conflicts in their teams, making the workplace more peaceful and efficient.

Improve Performance and Motivation:

• Partners will learn how to define clear goals, give helpful feedback, and inspire their teams, resulting in better performance and happiness at work.

Target Audience: 

• Lawyers

Basic Knowledge:

Legal Office Practice Basics