Organizational & Professional Development
for Law Firms
In order for firms to be
successful, they have to balance business
objectives with a commitment to developing
their attorneys. Firms are looking to attract
and retain the most effective and successful
attorneys. Lawyers are looking for a work
environment where there is open
communication, an appreciation of and respect
for work-life balance, competent supervision
and coaching, the opportunity for effective
mentorship, and an inclusive
work-environment.
ESQ Development Institute offers customized
training programs for managers and firms in:
"Communicating Needs & Expectations"
"Management Development Program for Lawyers"
"Cultural Competence & Inclusion for Law
Firms"
"Individual Development and Evaluation Plans
for Lawyers"
 Situation:
You want to know how to communicate your
needs and share your
expectations with your firm:
Solution:
"Communicating Needs & Expectations"
Whether spoken or unspoken, a
"psychological contract" of needs and
expectations exists between attorney's and
their firm, that affects job satisfaction and
performance. In this training, participants
will have the opportunity to:
 | Gain insight into
personal work attitudes and preferences |
| Address unmet work
expectations, |
| Develop a common
language to understand and discuss work
expectations with managers and staff |
| Develop an
understanding of the expectations of all
staff |
| Creating effective,
personalized professional development
plans for attorneys |
Situation:
You're a great
attorney...but now you've taken on a
managerial role. Are you ready?
Solution:
"Management Development Program for
Lawyers"
Managers and supervisors
have great influence when it comes to
retaining their employees. Yet many
managers do not see how their behavior
impacts their work environment or
understand how to create an environment
that brings out the best in the lawyers
they manage. The Management Development
Process,™ (MDP), is designed to turn
managers into leaders. The
MDP addresses the developmental needs of
managers, as workplace trends move
towards fewer layers of management,
increasingly empowered employees, and
greater personal accountability.
The MDP is not a "quick
fix" program. The process builds
managers' skills over an 18 to 24 month
period, which is comprised of on-the-job
application exercises and a series of
training modules. The program helps
managers develop the knowledge and
skills they need to control their work
environment, rather than direct their
people. They also gain valuable insights
on how to coach, counsel, and build the
trust of the lawyers the lead.
 Situation:
Your firm or organization recognizes
the benefits of implementing and
maintaining a successful diversity and
cultural competence program. Your
recruitment efforts of women and
racially and culturally diverse
attorney's is much more successful than
retention or advancement of either
group.
Solution:
"Cultural
Competence and Inclusion for Law Firms
and Legal Departments" According to the
Creating Pathways to Diversity Report:
| "The company
gains a strategic advantage by
leveraging differences to tap
emerging markets and solve complex
business problems. |
| Productivity and
innovation are improved by
eradicating communication problems
between people of different
backgrounds, ages, sexual
orientation, ethnicity and/or
culture. |
| Resources that
were previously unavailable to
attorneys, such as flexible work
arrangements or on-site day care,
which make balancing work and
personal commitments easier, become
accessible. |
| Career growth
opportunities are enhanced through
mentoring and developmental
training. |
| Peer or affinity
groups (e.g. Gay and Lesbian Task
Force, Muslim Employee Network),
which are very important to diverse
attorneys, are provided support and
resources." |
ESQ provides consulting,
coaching and training to law firms and legal
departments committed to implementing and
sustaining an effective diversity and
cultural competence program. We will assist
you in assessing your current and past
efforts, attitudes and overall environment.
Based on the information gained, we will
design programming and assist your
organization to implement suitable solutions.
 Situation:
You understand the importance of creating
a plan to develop your attorneys, but haven't
found an effective way of setting up a system
for Individual Development Plans, feedback,
and follow-ups.
Solution:
"Individual Development and Evaluation Plans
for Lawyers"
- ESQ will help your
firm or organization set up a system for
creating development plans by:
- a) incorporating
input from each attorney in his or her
plan, and by
b) developing coaching skills to
maximize the outcomes.
Learn how to:
| Consistently
assess each individual's strengths
and areas for growth |
| Create a
goal-centered development plan that
meets the expectations of the firm
and the professional development
needs of the lawyer |
| Create an
effective coaching relationship and
system of feedback to maximize the
attainment of performance goals and
more. |
For any of these programs,
as well as a full catalog of other topics,
please call
704.814.6135, or click the button
to send us an e-mail.
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