Friday, April 17, 2009
Professional Appearance
Professional appearance is something every lawyer needs to be aware of. Not only in the office, but also in every day to day activity. When one is a lawyer, they not only need to act professional, but they need to have the appearance of professionalism. This will help their confidence while talking to clients or when in front of the judge. Having this done, it will even let the clients know that the lawyers are not frauds or even not caring. So make sure that being dressed professional and well will help you in the case that you are fighting for.
Communication in the work place
Susan and her boss misunderstood each other and are clearly not on the same page. This cartoon example demonstrates the importance of precise communication so there are no mishaps at the workplace.
How the way you dress is way of communicating
You may not realize it but the way you dress plays a large role in communicating. Your physical appearance is your first impression whether you are the lawyer or paralegal or some other staff member. You should always dress for success. Men should wear a suit if possible, or shirt and tie with dress pants. If you see a a member of legal team in jeans and t-shirt you may think twice about using that firm. Women should wear a dress, skirt, blouse and dress pants. No mini-skirts or belly shirts or you probably won't get far. It is especially important for you to be pleasant and smile. The paralegal is usually the person who greets the clients so they should always dress for success.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Communication with Employee's
If you don't have positive communication with your employee's you could loose valuable assets. It is hard to find good employee's so you should do everything to keep them.
Monday, April 13, 2009
With Webinars becoming so popular, it’s only proper that firms know how to prepare for a successful presentation. These are a few tips that you can follow in order to ensure that disruptions and technical problems won’t ruin your presentation.
Minimize Noise
Devices such as copiers, faxes, cell phones etcetera can all be very noisy and should be turned off before the start of your presentation. You should also take the necessary steps to make sure no one walks in unexpectedly, making any type of distractions. Try posting “Do Not Disturb” signs outside your door or make your presentation in a conference room. Another important tip to follow is to use your mute button when not lecturing or commenting. Ruffling through papers and drinking beverages are noises that can easily distract other listeners.
Speak Clearly
Like with all presentations, speak clearly and take your time with your presentation. By not rushing through your presentation, you make it easier for your audience to follow along and comprehend your presentation.
Take Turns Talking and Identify Yourself
Talking over one another, especially over the phone is hard to understand. Try to avoid interrupting other speakers when in a group discussion or answering questions. Identifying yourself is also key when answering questions and during discussions so everyone knows who is speaking.
Prepare for technical difficulties
Hopefully your presentation will go smoothly, but it’s always a good idea to plan for the unexpected. If for some reason the web presentation gets disconnected or delayed, you should be prepared to have a hard copy of any slides, URLs, or any other visual aids close by so the presentation won’t be interrupted.
Other Tips
Presentations should be typically no more than an hour. You want your audience focused and interested in your presentation. Be sure to change slides about every thirty to sixty seconds to create a smooth pace for the participants to follow.
If you follow these small tips, you will be on your way to a successful Webinar!
http://www.ilinc.com/pdf/irc/ilinc-irc-speaker-tips.pdf
Minimize Noise
Devices such as copiers, faxes, cell phones etcetera can all be very noisy and should be turned off before the start of your presentation. You should also take the necessary steps to make sure no one walks in unexpectedly, making any type of distractions. Try posting “Do Not Disturb” signs outside your door or make your presentation in a conference room. Another important tip to follow is to use your mute button when not lecturing or commenting. Ruffling through papers and drinking beverages are noises that can easily distract other listeners.
Speak Clearly
Like with all presentations, speak clearly and take your time with your presentation. By not rushing through your presentation, you make it easier for your audience to follow along and comprehend your presentation.
Take Turns Talking and Identify Yourself
Talking over one another, especially over the phone is hard to understand. Try to avoid interrupting other speakers when in a group discussion or answering questions. Identifying yourself is also key when answering questions and during discussions so everyone knows who is speaking.
Prepare for technical difficulties
Hopefully your presentation will go smoothly, but it’s always a good idea to plan for the unexpected. If for some reason the web presentation gets disconnected or delayed, you should be prepared to have a hard copy of any slides, URLs, or any other visual aids close by so the presentation won’t be interrupted.
Other Tips
Presentations should be typically no more than an hour. You want your audience focused and interested in your presentation. Be sure to change slides about every thirty to sixty seconds to create a smooth pace for the participants to follow.
If you follow these small tips, you will be on your way to a successful Webinar!
http://www.ilinc.com/pdf/irc/ilinc-irc-speaker-tips.pdf
Friday, April 10, 2009
The Internet - A friend Indeed
Many of us take the internet for granted. After having your internet down for a period of time due to whatever reason, one may feel disconnected from one of the greatest sources of information, the internet. As technology advanced, so have the individuals who use it. We have become more fluent in sending and receiving messages, but also quickly looking up information from a database for example, or access a helpful blog. The internet allows people from all fields of practice to freely communicate, work out transactions, share information, etc. at incredible speeds. The new day and age we live in steps up up the bar when it comes to efficiency and being productive.
Communication With Technology
When it comes to lawyers, they really need to know all the up to date technological new things that happen. Lawyers have so much to do in a case that they need to use computers for all the information about cases. So all lawyer firms need to be up to date with their systems. There could be an issue with a lawyer dealing with a case and another lawyer needs to step in. The only way by having all the information at finger tips to each lawyer that needs it; would be by a secure computer system. So it is important for lawyers to be on the same boat about communication and how it is used in technology today.
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