Course Contents
Prior to Session 1
Key Topics
- Complete online questionnaire ‘Belbin or Bolton & Bolton Team Roles’
- Planning meeting with your supervising associate or partner
Session 1 – Current & Future Management Concerns
Key Topics
- Exploring participants’ program aims
- Understanding the people management responsibilities of associates
- Principles and approaches to managing people
- Practical management exercises
Session 2 – Generating Thinking in a Team
Key Topics
- Communicating as a manager
- Management styles – expanding your range
- Delegation – how to do it well and make it work for you
Session 3 – Managing Development & Performance
Key Topics
- Performance and motivation in high performing teams
- Managing ongoing performance
- Giving feedback that makes a difference
Session 4 – Confidence in Communicating
Key Topics
- Assessment of current impact/motivation of junior and middle associates, secretaries, trainees, and paralegals
- Creating an environment in which junior associates can excel
- Assessment of current and potential impact on clients
Session 5 – Influencing Stakeholders
Key Topics
- Being proactive in relation to work-life balance and career development
- Contributing effectively to projects and project management
- Prepare for your meeting with your supervising associate or partner

