Time Management Skills for Lawyers

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We have a lot of things to do as lawyers, but we are not always the best at managing what to do when. It takes a strategic approach to properly allocate our work, and sometimes that involves some tough decision making. In this podcast I explore the realities of time management for lawyers, and offer some strategic tips on how to go about getting it right. In particular you need to take a look at the following areas: Acknowledge that busy-ness is not positive, but rather productivity is To do a to list or not to do a to do list? Start saying no to as much as possible How much time should you allocate a task – it’s less than what you think Adopting a strategic approach to planning, but don’t go over the top Don’t be a roadblock to others doing their jobs Client service – it’s important to exceed expectations. Resources in this Podcast on Time Management The Tyranny of the Urgent Essentialism for Lawyers How to Say No to your Senior Partner Happy lawyering! We have a lot of things to do as lawyers, but we are not always the best at managing what to do when. It takes a strategic approach to properly allocate our work, and sometimes that involves some tough decision making. In this podcast I explore the realities of time management for lawyers, and offer some strategic tips on how to go about getting it right. In particular you need to take a look at the following areas: Acknowledge that busy-ness is not positive, but rather productivity is To do a to list or not to do a to do list? Start saying no to as much as possible How much time should you allocate a task – it’s less than what you think Adopting a strategic approach to planning, but don’t go over the top Don’t be a roadblock to others doing their jobs Client service – it’s important to exceed expectations. Resources in this Podcast on Time Management The Tyranny of the Urgent Essentialism for Lawyers How to Say No to your Senior Partner Happy lawyering!

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