If senior lawyers are to contribute as much as they can, they need the managerial skill to draw from other lawyers their best work – recognizing that those they manage have their own styles, value their autonomy, and don’t respond well to micro-management. As lawyers become more senior, they learn a lot about this skill by watching their own managers. For most, however, it isn’t easy to translate what they’ve learned into their own practice. This program helps lawyers to make that transition.

Building on what its participants already know, the program will provide practical guidance about how to delegate to, supervise, motivate, challenge and develop other professionals. Much of this guidance is based on interviews conducted in law firms to identify the specific behaviors and habits of truly effective leaders and managers. Throughout the workshop, the participants will test their approaches to managing others by discussing hypothetical situations.

The workshop typically takes place over 3 ½ hours, for a group of 20 to 25 lawyers. It can be adapted for different levels of seniority, and has been taught for audiences ranging from partners to mid-level associates.