Entering the world of private practice law is a bit like travelling to an exotic overseas destination
Each time I see someone smart and capable claim they are suffering from the Impostor Syndrome it makes be crazy. I’m going to challenge you on both the term and it’s validity.
If the clients are not returned to the people who had the relationships before leave, it’s my suggestion they are being stolen.
We are surrounded by news and events. Some trigger positive memories for us - the reminder of a new year, the reminder of a friend’s birthday or memories of an enjoyable holiday.
Graduate lawyers starting their career in 2020 are going to have more than the usual juggle. They are likely to be working remotely for significant periods of time in their first year of employment.
I’m going to suggest that the real reason slowing down the achievement of gender parity is stealing of client relationships while a person takes parental leave.
National Reconciliation week is an opportunity to make a high quality acknowledgement of country.
Can the ASIC & APRA watch puppies be trained to attack? Ask yourself how the 2016 ASIC and APRA capability reviews compare with the training for dogs of war.
Entering the world of private practice law is a bit like travelling to an exotic overseas destination - the whole trip will be great, but there will be days that aren’t much fun. When the going get’s tough
HR Strategy can be as simple or as complex as you have time for, but it’s just become a little more interesting in the post financial services royal commission world.
The 60’s counter culture wasn’t a single event. A decade of driving for social change didn’t start smoothly or easily.
I’d like to suggest that HR teams can move from talking about the need for a seat at the table to be really proactive and informed about BEAR and how it will change our industry.
Like many people who work in both banking and law, I watched each dour of hearings with interest and read the interim report carefully.
New research on team resilience has useful insights for dealing with overload, fatigue and pressure. Let’s move away from the cute and cuddly to look at the latest research.
Professionals are knowledge workers and thinking is their core activity. Thinking in a meeting, thinking in a conversation and thinking at their desk.
Read the latest research examining the supporting evidence for LEAN IN recommendations. See what you think and ask yourself how much of your gender diversity program is really evidence based.
Sweet Perfection. The phrase "I'm a perfectionist" is worn as a badge of honour in professional services. Just like sugar, it's an essential ingredient
If feedback is the breakfast of champions (Ken Blanchard certainly thinks so) then this research on the pros and cons of asking for feedback might have you reconsidering what you ask for.
In a new piece of research, the benefits of not being promoted have been considered for the first time.
Have you been appointed to a role where your predecessor has left their mark? Consider how the legacy of others can be managed to ensure your success in a new role.