The modern lawyer is expected to be technically excellent, emotionally intelligent, adaptable and commercially aware – often all at once. But legal workplaces are not one-size-fits-all, and neither are the people who work in them. To thrive in today’s legal profession, lawyers must master the human skills that underpin trust, influence and effective leadership. Fundamental Skills for Modern Lawyers is a practical, insight-driven guide to the capabilities that increasingly define successful...

It is a strategic imperative for firms to remain competitive, adaptive, and capable of delivering high-quality legal services in today's complex business environment. Partner performance is a critical issue and will become more so in the coming years as AI threatens to replace or reposition underperforming employees. The dynamic and evolving nature of the legal profession, coupled with external factors such as technology, globalisation, and economic changes, underscores the importance of p...

Why do bad decisions happen to good managers?If you need the best practices and ideas for smart decision making--but don't have time to find them--this book is for you. Here are 10 inspiring and usefulperspectives, all in one place.This collection of HBR articles will help you:- Make bold decisions that challenge the status quo- Support your decisions with diverse data- Avoid choices that justify past bad decisions- Evaluate risks and ...

This book reveals the three most important capabilities leaders must demonstrate today: the ability to set strategy, empathize with others, and take risksall at the same time. In Head, Heart, and Guts, leadership experts David Dotlich, Peter Cairo, and Stephen Rhinesmithwho teach and coach CEOs and executive teams throughout the worldargue that to be successful in a complex, matrixed, fast-moving world, whole leaders must set strategy, develop trusting relationships with others, and consis...

For too long, professional services firms have relied on the producer-manager” model, which works well in uncomplicated business environments. However, today’s managing directors must balance often conflicting roles, more demanding clients, tougher competitors, and associates with higher expectations of partners at all levels.When Professionals Have to Lead presents an overarching framework better suited to such complexity. It identifies the four critical activities for effective ...

Performance management is changing. Adapt your approach along with it.For decades, performance management has been seen as an annual chore by managers and HR departments alike. But this process is changing, and there are ways to make it more effective at all levels of your organization.If you read nothing else on performance management in your organization, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of Harvard Business Review art...

Managing people just got easierThe book gives you a sound understanding of the concept of people management; the role of people managers; people motivational theories; the various people management styles and their appropriateness; the tools available to people managers to help them do their jobs effectively; techniques for managing performance; and an insight into how people managers candevelop their teams.Management, along with leadership, is one of the mo...

If you want to be the best, you have to have the right skillset.From managing and motivating people and teams to performance management and appraisals, THE ULTIMATE MANAGEMENT BOOK is a dynamic collection of tools, techniques, and strategies for success.Discover the main themes, key ideas and tools you need and bring it all together with practical exercises.This is your complete course in modern management.ABOUT THE SERIES

Executive leadership is a team sport.As part of an executive team, you wear many hats. Not only are you responsible for working with other senior leaders to establish strategic goals and ensure their execution, you're also making tough decisions, shaping organizational culture, and communicating regularly with employees.If you read nothing else on working effectively as an executive team member, read these 10 articles. We've combed through hundreds of

Management In 4 Weeks is a comprehensive guide to managing people, giving you everything you need to know in one place. Made up of four bestselling books in one, this book delivers a complete course in modern management. From managing and motivating people and teams, to performance management and appraisals you'll discover all the tools, techniques and strategies you need to get your management right.This book introduces you to the main themes and ideas of people managemen...

SHORTLISTED: Business Book Awards 2023 - Change & SustainabilityHow can I coach employees effectively when business change is constant? What tools and techniques can I use both in-person and remotely? How can I reduce the stress caused by business transformation to boost productivity and wellbeing?***Coaching People through Organizational Change***is a practical guide for professional coaches and managers alike. It is specifically ...

This Transformational Leadership Guide is unlike books you're used to. If you're looking for a textbook, this is not for you. This book and its included digital components is for you who understands the importance of asking great questions. This gives you the questions to uncover the Transformational Leadership challenges you're facing and generate better solutions to solve those problems.Ask questions like:Are the notions of transformational leade...