Our collection of experts weigh in on the hot topics facing the learning & development space.
The PD Providers Network, a group of consultants who serve the legal industry, met recently to discuss the transition from the all-remote teams of the COVID-19 era to the inevitable mix of remote and in-person teams. They offer the following communications and planning tips to help firm leaders, managers, and employees navigate this transition with success.
People don’t come with user manuals - but what if they could?
During a recent podcast discussing human interactions that often trip us up, psychologist Adam Grant made a point that rings oh-so-true in my line of work: People don’t come with user manuals. When messages get mixed (or ignored entirely), the consequences can range from mild annoyance with a colleague to a botched deal for a new client. Beyond the business consequences, think about all the energy and time we waste trying to figure out how other people work.
Read MoreFor many lawyers, imposter syndrome is a source of intolerable stress.
It is easy to blame chronic stress on deadlines, long hours and the high-stakes nature of lawyers’ work. But for many, the most intolerable stress is due to imposter syndrome — the belief that you are not competent enough in the work you do (or want to do), combined with a fear of being discovered as a fraud.
By Neha Sampat, Esq.
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