Timing is everything: crises and clients' demands can drive lawyers up the wall. Here's how to set priorities, make lists and follow through

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Attorneys are often swamped by the various demands on their time and yet some of this problem can be resolved through organization and time management. Some techniques include prioritizing and possibly removing tasks that are not time and cost efficient. Time management software can help but is only convenient if a portable computer is available. A personal organizer can suit most attorneys because it is always available and some companies even provide training in organization. Some basic organizing techniques are included.

Methods, Time management

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Turning game plans into reality: professional coaches can help small law firms meet business goals

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Professional business coaches can help small-practice attorneys to develop both their client lists and their personal lives. These coaches help attorneys focus on processes, distinguishing work or recreations that are definitely needed from those that can be eliminated. Effective use of coaches requires a long-term commitment quite different from a business consultant relationship.

Management Consulting Services, Business & Mgmt Consulting, Usage, Law firms, Business consultants, Management consultants, Consulting services

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Merger mayhem: lawyers are sometimes to blame when M and As fail

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A recent study has found that three quarters of corporate merger deals fall through. Many fail because the people involved don't understand the process or the industry they are about to merge into. Lawyers can sometimes drag the process out for too long, leading to failure.

Management dynamics, Acquisitions and mergers, Practice, Corporation law, Company business management

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