Spend more time on the right things
While none of us can "get," "have," or "make" more time, we can learn to manage our environment, routines, boundaries and choices more wisely as we move through our days. Take away practical tips on how to prioritize, organize, delegate and minimize interruptions so you can devote more time to serving clients and developing new ones - while being less stressed and more effective int he process.
Manage the relentless flow of electronic communication
You will learn specific strategies, tactics and tools that will help you get far greater control of your email inbox and to avoid shoddy record keeping, missed deadlines and angry clients.
Taking Control of Your Schedule and Capturing Tasks
- Effective calendaring
- Hourly and daily planning
- Using do-not-disturb project time
- Significantly reduce interruptions during your day
Prioritizing and Delegating Effectively; Organizing Information
- Managing conflicting priorities
- Steps of successful delegation
- Naming conventions and search
Optimizing Procedures, Technology and Email; Setting Boundaries
- Design case flow systems so you have prompt access to files, status, deadlines and benchmarks
- Manage your email systems
- How and when to say NO
- Reducing interruptions
- Knowing and applying your work style preferences
Avoiding the Ethical Pitfalls of Poor Time Management
- Rule 1.1 Competence
- Rule 1.3 Diligence
- Rule 1.4 Communication
- Rule 5.1 Responsibilities of Partners, Managers and Supervisory Lawyers
Recorded in June 2018.