PR vs legal: who should take over in a crisis?
Who wins the eternal battle between PR and legal in crisis comms?Lawyers are increasingly being called on to provide counsel in crises, and some firms…
Watch your inbox! Online Court has arrived
Online Court has its advantages but solicitors must keep on top of their emails to avoid the risks of costs orders and dismissal of proceedings….
Succession planning: why communication between lawyers & accountants is crucial
Succession law and planning is complex. With state and Federal revenue laws often in conflict, lawyers and accountants need to work together. By JIM MAIN.Snapshot…
Three secrets to great conversations
Being a seamless conversationalist comes naturally to some more than others. Here are some tips for pulling off a worthwhile exchange.Being a seamless conversationalist comes…
Confident advisers valued over certain ones
People tend to prefer confident over uncertain advisers, but a new study from the University of Pennsylvania has shown that uncertain advice is not reason…
How to say no
The guilt free guide to turning something down.The guilt free guide to turning something down.Why is it that we find it so difficult to say…
What’s in a name?
Is it time for stricter guidelines on how solicitors describe themselves?Is it time for stricter guidelines on how solicitors describe themselves?“A rose by any other…
How do I break bad news with grace?
No one likes giving negative feedback to staff, but these tips may help soften the blow.Dear Fiona, I want to get better at delivering the…
3 ways to deal with someone who takes credit for your ideas
What’s the best way to react when someone steals one of your ideas?What’s the best way to react when someone steals one of your ideas?There’s…
How to give negative feedback with a positive result
We’ve all heard horror stories of feedback that’s gone wrong – and the consequences: resentment, disengagement and anger.We’ve all heard horror stories of feedback that’s…
Lead the way to better meetings
Try these four tips from management specialist Morten Hansen to encourage healthy debate during meetings.Try these four tips from management specialist Morten Hansen to encourage…