All Leadership and Management articles – Page 26

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    Information is power

    2019-04-09T00:00:00Z

    The idea of being a data-driven business can sound intimidating – something best left to PhD statisticians and data scientists. But monitoring data at your firm doesn’t need to be difficult, and it can bring real benefits. Derek Fitzpatrick explains

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    The perfect host

    2019-04-09T00:00:00Z

    If you’re upgrading, revamping or renewing your website, one key decision you need to make is how and where it should be hosted. Jacob Colton explains the options

  • Alex Hatchman
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    Hatching a plan

    2019-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Alexandra Hatchman, chief operating officer at Fletchers Solicitors, has transformed her firm in less than two years, and won an Excellence Award for her innovation. Diana Bentley talks to her about her approach, and her plans for the future 

  • Tim Ryan
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    Chain reaction

    2019-04-09T00:00:00Z

    We’ve all heard of blockchain. But what is it, how does it work, and why does it matter? Tim Ryan provides a beginner’s guide

  • Barry Wilkinson
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    Hard cash

    2019-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Law firms often focus on profits, but cashflow is far more important to the success of your firm, says Barry Wilkinson. But what are the key causes of cashflow difficulties, how can you tackle them, and how can you avoid them in future?

  • Chris Bull
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    Better together

    2019-04-09T00:00:00Z

    Are you looking to improve back-office functions in your firm, and do you want to achieve efficiencies while retaining management oversight? Chris Bull explains why co-sourcing could be for you

  • Sue Bramall
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    Pick and choose

    2019-04-02T13:38:00Z

    What’s the right option for marketing in your firm? Should you have a marketing committee or make a single partner responsible? Should you appoint internally, recruit or outsource? Sue Bramall provides her top tips

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    Social media, data protection and cybersecurity best practice

    2019-04-02T12:52:00Z

    It can be a struggle to understand the nature of social media. The top 10 law firms in the UK think that cyber threats are a major concern when using social media platforms.

  • Sally Azarmi
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    Share and share alike

    2019-03-12T16:16:00Z

    New coworking and shared workspaces are popping up all over England and Wales. But can they work for law firms? Sally Azarmi outlines the benefits she’s found since she started coworking

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    Excellence Awards 2019: find out about all the law firm management awards

    2019-02-19T14:40:00Z

    Nomination deadline extended: midnight, Friday 17 May 2019. The Law Society’s Excellence Awards celebrate the hard work and inspirational achievements of solicitors, legal teams and firms of all sizes. More than half recognise excellence in law firm management disciplines

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    LeO rolls out new approach to complaints

    2019-02-18T10:24:00Z

    The Legal Ombudsman has released new guidance setting out its approach when deciding what is ‘fair and reasonable’ in a case when determining complaints.

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    How to find your ideal banking partner and make the move

    2019-02-18T10:13:00Z

    With the RBS Business Banking Switch launching on 25 February, more firms than ever will be weighing up a move to a new bank. Sara Hutton explains what you need to consider.

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    Investing in innovation: a strategic imperative in uncertain times?

    2019-02-15T12:49:00Z

    Law firms of all sizes need to invest in innovative legal services in order to stay competitive in these uncertain times. Felicia Meyerowitz-Singh and Sebastian Knudsen explain

  • Chetna Bhatt
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    Enhancing wellbeing in law: a bottom line issue

    2019-02-08T15:41:00Z

    Chetna Bhatt, one of the speakers at our 2019 people in practice conference , considers the link between wellbeing and the bottom line – and why a fresh perspective is needed to make a strong business case for the wellbeing agenda.

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    Flying start

    2019-01-15T00:19:00Z

    Recruitment and retention is a growing challenge for all firms, especially of lawyers starting their careers. So what are firms doing to attract and retain junior lawyers? Diana Bentley investigates, in the first article of our special focus on junior lawyers

  • Leanne Yendell
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    A fresh perspective

    2019-01-15T00:18:00Z

    In the second article in our special focus on junior lawyers, Leanne Yendell looks at how your newly qualified lawyers can help you with everything from understanding client needs to building an effective workplace culture

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    A difficult age

    2019-01-15T00:17:00Z

    Steven Petty co-founded a niche law firm in 2014. As the firm passes its fifth birthday, he looks back on the challenges and the lessons learned

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    Power of three

    2019-01-15T00:16:00Z

    Leonard Curtis Legal has an unusual offering: as well as providing in-house legal advice to its parent professional services business, it offers advice to external clients, and supports lenders. DirectorAndrew Gregory talks strategy, challenges and plans with Lucy Trevelyan

  • Andrew Allen
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    Blow-by-blow account

    2019-01-15T00:15:00Z

    Andrew Allen provides an overview of the changes to the SRA Accounts Rules, expected to come into force in April 2019. What are the challenges and opportunities, and what do firms need to do now to prepare?