Practice notes
This is the most important phase of the project, as it lays the foundation for the rest of the project. It is also the phase that is most likely to be...
Produced in partnership with Paul Gilbert and Lawrence Smith of LBC Wise Counsel
8th Jan
Practice notes
TermMeaningAccounting reference dateWhen a company is incorporated, it will usually have an accounting reference date that is the last day of the...
8th Jan
Practice notes
When entering into any negotiation, be it a multimillion pound business deal or an agreeing the office coffee rota, there are two main elements to...
Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
8th Jan
Practice notes
Being able to put your point of view across in an assertive, confident manner is an essential skill for any legal professional, but for most of us...
Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
8th Jan
Practice notes
•Control the project. A plan is of minimal use if nobody checks that the project is progressing as intended. In order to keep control of a project,...
Produced in partnership with Paul Gilbert and Lawrence Smith of LBC Wise Counsel
8th Jan
Precedents
This Precedent PESTLE analysis contains a blank PESTLE analysis worksheet for completion along with a worked example to...
Produced in partnership with Elizabeth Bourlet
8th Jan
Practice notes
When faced with change people may react in many different ways. This can depend on factors such as:•if the change is their choice or is being imposed...
Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
8th Jan
Practice notes
Why do some people push your buttons?Practice Note Improving Your Assertiveness referred to the work of Eric Berne’s—see Improving Your...
Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
8th Jan
Practice notes
Love it or loathe it, social media is here to stay. Used appropriately, it can help you to build a strong personal online brand. However, as we have...
Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
8th Jan
Practice notes
This case study involved an activity analysis exercise for a global pharmaceutical business focusing on their EMEA in-house legal team that comprised...
Produced in partnership with Paul Gilbert and Lawrence Smith of LBC Wise Counsel
8th Jan
Practice notes
When entering into any negotiation, be it a multimillion pound business deal or agreeing the office coffee rota, there are two main elements to...
Produced in partnership with Beth Pipe FCIPD of OnLive Learning
8th Jan
Practice notes
•Structure the project. The initial project definition should be contained within a terms of reference document and agreement to this document should...
Produced in partnership with Paul Gilbert and Lawrence Smith of LBC Wise Counsel
8th Jan
Precedents
Other party’s behaviourExampleHow to counterControlling the agendaRefusing to let other people have a say. Dominating proceedings•refer back to the...
7th Dec
Precedents
Key pointsWhat are you negotiating about and what is on the table[Make sure you have a very clear understanding of the subject matter of the...
7th Dec
Practice notes
This guide has been written to address the practicalities of leadership. If you find yourself in a leadership role for the first time, this guide...
7th Dec
Practice notes
The leader as business partnerThis guide has been written to address the practicalities of leadership. If you find yourself in a leadership role for...
7th Dec
Practice notes
This Practice Note provides guidance on how to present with confidence. Presenting information clearly and effectively is a key skill to get your...
7th Dec
Practice notes
This series of Practice Notes has been developed with the aim of helping lawyers who are new to working in-house, to develop their influencing skills...
7th Dec
Practice notes
Operations management qualities and behaviours for successA list of core competencies for a service operations approach includes the...
7th Dec
Practice notes
What is change management?In its broadest sense, change management is the process of taking a group or organisation from one state to another in such...
7th Dec