Women, Wisdom & Wall Street
/in Firm Culture, Leadership, Reputation //Tags: Board diversity, Gender equality, Project on Public Narrative, Women Sheriffs of Wall Streetby Natasha ChettyLast week, I was in Boston to listen to three groundbreaking leaders in financial regulation talk about their experiences as women affecting change in a male dominated industry.
Delegating to Part-Time Employees: Special Considerations
/in Communication, Firm Culture, Project Management //Tags: delegation, legal project management, Practice Management, Trustby Natasha ChettyProfessional firms increasingly rely on part-time and temporary personnel to complete administrative tasks. While this is a cost-effective way to manage business, it can inadvertently create complications in working relationships.
Tax Season Reveals Opportunities for Improvement
/in Business Development //Tags: financial management, Practice Management, self-employmentby Natasha ChettyTax season often illuminates financial management philosophies we could – and should – revisit. Here are some considerations to check on a regular basis.
Delegation Communication: 4 Questions to Ask Before Assigning Work
/in Communication, Firm Culture, Project Management //Tags: delegation tips for lawyers, how to delegate tasks, Legal Project Management Delegationby Natasha ChettyIf you’ve worked in an organization long enough, you’ve probably been assigned work in a way that left you confused (if not annoyed). When it’s time to delegate your own work it’s tempting to assume that the style you’ve become used to is effective.
Good Intentions
/in Project Management, Strategy //Tags: Personal development, procrastination, Work habitsby Natasha ChettyThere are as many excuses to stop working towards long-term goals as there are distractions. Busy-work makes us feel productive. It’s also a trap.
5 Benefits of a Social Media Sabbatical
/in Communication, Reputation, Social Media //Tags: personal branding, social media sabbaticalsby Natasha ChettyHave you ever wanted to cease and desist from all social media communication? I have. And I did. Here’s what happened…
Is it Time for a Social Media Sabbatical?
/in Social Media //Tags: information overload, social media sabbaticalsby Natasha ChettyBy the end of each year, most of us need a break from the onslaught of information available on our phones, tablets and computers.
Set Up Your Virtual Team for Success: Expert Advice
/in Communication, Project Management //Tags: keith ferrazzi, legal project management, project teams, team managementby Natasha ChettyAuthor and speaker Keith Ferrazzi has published practical tips to set virtual teams up for success. Based on my experience, his advice rings true.
Work and Rework
/in Book Reviews, Business Development, Client Service, Communication, Firm Culture //Tags: Basecamp, project management, Reworkby Natasha ChettyIf you’re looking for some light reading and a little practice management inspiration, you’ll probably enjoy “Rework” by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson.
8 Ideas to Boost Social Media Engagement
/in Communication, Social Media //Tags: social media engagement for lawyers, social media engagement ideasby Natasha ChettyHave you ever looked at your social media statistics and wondered if you’re all alone online? Here are eight ideas to create a conversation.
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