Essential Skills to Succeed as In-house Counsel

Course overview It is stimulating when you are recognized as a key player at the nerve centre or heart of an organization, contributing to its development and preservation. It is dispiriting when you are beset by relentless demands from business colleagues who are not appreciative of your endeavours and are unconvinced by your contribution. Our "Essential Skills to Succeed as In-house Counsel" course provides a plan for personal development. It does not address in detail the management skills which the leader of an in-house team needs to acquire – these are covered in Management of Legal Risk and Legal Services. Key benefits of attending Explore ways in which you can build your credibility with business colleagues and learn to communicate more persuasively Understand how you can build relationships with colleagues in the legal team as well others within your organization Learn to be selective about how you mobilize your effort, by focusing on the real priorities and thinking and behaving more pro-actively Methodology The course is interactive and delegates will be encouraged to contribute experience and ideas. Practical checklists and prompts will provide delegates with a ready means to implement what is covered. Who should attend this training course? In-house lawyers at any level of experience Private practitioners contemplating a move to in-house role Attend all three courses below and save US$2,280. Contact updates@euromoneyasia.com for more information. Essential Skills to Succeed as In-house Counsel, 10 November 2014, Singapore Management of Legal Risk & Services, 12-13 November 2014, Singapore Project Management for In-house Lawyers, 14 November 2014, Singapore
Gaining credibility Business familiarity Businesslike thinking Comfort with numbers Communicating persuasively with business colleagues Understanding the context Engaging in true dialogue Using effective techniques Teamwork within and beyond the legal team Ensuring communication and consistency Understanding team dynamics and individual behaviour Resolving differences Focusing on priorities Assessing importance and impact Using resources astutely Time management Conclusion