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OverviewFollowing a relatively slow start to embrace the direct application of concepts that have revolutionised the tech and manufacturing sectors, law firms are increasingly placing ‘Agile’ – described as “the best kept management secret on the planet” – on their business development agenda. In response to Covid-19, many firms have proven their capacity for agile decision making and have accelerated their development of a more agile working model. But this requires more than digitisation and remote working. This Special Report is the essential guide for every law firm leader who wants to move beyond the reactive to the strategic adoption of proven agile principles. Being able to adapt smartly to client needs, competitor threats and employee expectations are at the core of this report, which is built around a self-assessment tool and practical framework for implementing Agile. This Special Report covers: •What is Agile and how has it been used across industries? Explores the most important uses of agile thinking and models, from those that have transformed the worlds of technology, consumer products and complex projects, to the hybrid agile working model that many law firms seek to adopt post-Covid-19; •Why Agile? Looks at where adopting agile principles in your firm will make a difference and how these ideas connect with client value, digital transformation, innovation and collaboration; •Where can we utilise Agile in law firms? Examines the different parts of a law firm and explains which agile models and tools can be used where, using legal sector case studies; •How Agile are you? Outlines a practical diagnostic for assessing your level of agility in each area of the firm; and •What next? Covers planning and implementing an agile programme, from mindset and language change to organisational design and client engagement. The report also provides examples of Agile programme outlines for law firms large and small which can be adapted depending on individual needs. In short, this report includes everything law firm leaders need to get started on their own agile journey. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Chris BullPublisher: Globe Law and Business Ltd Imprint: Globe Law and Business Ltd ISBN: 9781787424548ISBN 10: 1787424545 Pages: 207 Publication Date: 13 May 2021 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsI. Welcome to the Agile world 5 1. The Agile imperative 5 2. The Agile organisation 7 3. The Agile mindset 10 4. How this Special Report works 11 5. A word about you 13 6. A brief history of Agile 15 7. Ten attributes of the Agile organisation 21 8. The limitations of Agile 23 9. Introducing the Agile law firm 25 II. Client-centricity 33 1. Clients at the centre 33 2. Legal project management 41 3. Legal project management today 44 4. The role of the legal project manager 58 5. Implementing LPM – should we apply LPM essentials to every client matter? 59 6. Implementing LPM – how do we get our people engaged with LPM training? 61 III. Constantly innovating and improving 65 1. Introducing innovation 65 2. Lean and Six Sigma 77 IV. Insight-driven 83 1. Velocity 83 2. The insight-driven firm 84 3. Is data your ‘new oil’? 87 V. Highly autonomous teams 109 1. Agile and the liquid workforce 109 2. Designing the Agile network of teams 111 3. Evolving teams into Agile teams 113 VI. The human dimension 121 1. Valuing individuals 121 2. Becoming more human in the 2020s 123 3. Rethinking our relationship with employees – adopting the EACH model 126 4. The servant leader 130 5. Agile performance management 131 6. How Agile teams and project management enhance your human dimension 133 VII. Fluid and flexible (workplace and workforce) 135 1. The legal workplace and workforce reimagined 135 2. Embracing Hybrid/Agile working 139 VIII.Organically collaborative 149 1. Network and platform organisations 149 2. Collaborate to grow – the Agile growth strategy 151 IX. Restless, radical and challenging .157 1. Strategic agility 157 2. The competitive imperative 165 3. A new anatomy for your law firm – fit for the future 170 4. Agile governance 173 5. The next generation C-suite 176 X. Digital 185 1. Digital transformation 185 2. The impact of technology on legal work 188 XI. United by a common purpose 195 1. Aligning with purpose 195 2. Purpose into practice – being Agile about becoming Agile 196 3. What now? 199 Notes 202 About the author 205 About Globe Law and Business 207ReviewsOur world has radically changed, and law firms inevitably will change along with it. The law firm of the near future will be client-centric, flexible, intrapreneurial, and continuously improving -- in a word, it will be Agile. In this landmark book, Chris Bull has not only assembled a comprehensive step-by-step guide to building an Agile law firm, but has issued a clarion call for lawyers to apply the principles and aspirations of Agility to the mission of law firms and the vision of the legal profession. Managing partners looking for a blueprint to the post-pandemic law firm need look no further. -- Jordan Furlong Our world has radically changed, and law firms inevitably will change along with it. The law firm of the near future will be client-centric, flexible, intrapreneurial, and continuously improving -- in a word, it will be Agile. In this landmark book, Chris Bull has not only assembled a comprehensive step-by-step guide to building an Agile law firm, but has issued a clarion call for lawyers to apply the principles and aspirations of Agility to the mission of law firms and the vision of the legal profession. Managing partners looking for a blueprint to the post-pandemic law firm need look no further. -- Jordan Furlong Borrowing from the contemporary lean and agile principles used to optimise development and production processes, Chris Bull's The Agile Law Firm succeeds in providing a practical manual for law firm leaders. This easy-to-read book argues why and how traditional law firms of all sizes need to embrace deep changes to enable them to continue to serve clients and prosper. The legal services ecosystem is evolving rapidly; to stand still is to go backwards and eventually lose touch with what clients and staff alike want from an effective law firm. -- Dr George Beaton Our world has radically changed, and law firms inevitably will change along with it. The law firm of the near future will be client-centric, flexible, intrapreneurial, and continuously improving -- in a word, it will be Agile. In this landmark book, Chris Bull has not only assembled a comprehensive step-by-step guide to building an Agile law firm, but has issued a clarion call for lawyers to apply the principles and aspirations of Agility to the mission of law firms and the vision of the legal profession. Managing partners looking for a blueprint to the post-pandemic law firm need look no further. -- Jordan Furlong Borrowing from the contemporary lean and agile principles used to optimise development and production processes, Chris Bull’s The Agile Law Firm succeeds in providing a practical manual for law firm leaders. This easy-to-read book argues why and how traditional law firms of all sizes need to embrace deep changes to enable them to continue to serve clients and prosper. The legal services ecosystem is evolving rapidly; to stand still is to go backwards and eventually lose touch with what clients and staff alike want from an effective law firm. -- Dr George Beaton Chris has a huge amount of valuable experience in every aspect of running a law firm - it is great to see him focus on a strategically important area like this. An essential read for everyone involved in law firm leadership in these changing times. -- Derek Southall Engagingly written, fast-paced and comprehensive, Chris Bull's new book The Agile Law Firm provides an essential blueprint for any law firm wanting to succeed in the second decade of the 21st century. Agility is the key and Chris clearly explains its significant concepts and methodologies, providing the reader with a practical toolkit to bring about positive change, no matter the size and nature of their organisation. -- Christina Blacklaws Our world has radically changed, and law firms inevitably will change along with it. The law firm of the near future will be client-centric, flexible, intrapreneurial, and continuously improving -- in a word, it will be Agile. In this landmark book, Chris Bull has not only assembled a comprehensive step-by-step guide to building an Agile law firm, but has issued a clarion call for lawyers to apply the principles and aspirations of Agility to the mission of law firms and the vision of the legal profession. Managing partners looking for a blueprint to the post-pandemic law firm need look no further. -- Jordan Furlong Borrowing from the contemporary lean and agile principles used to optimise development and production processes, Chris Bull's The Agile Law Firm succeeds in providing a practical manual for law firm leaders. This easy-to-read book argues why and how traditional law firms of all sizes need to embrace deep changes to enable them to continue to serve clients and prosper. The legal services ecosystem is evolving rapidly; to stand still is to go backwards and eventually lose touch with what clients and staff alike want from an effective law firm. -- Dr George Beaton Chris has a huge amount of valuable experience in every aspect of running a law firm - it is great to see him focus on a strategically important area like this. An essential read for everyone involved in law firm leadership in these changing times. -- Derek Southall Engagingly written, fast-paced and comprehensive, Chris Bull's new book The Agile Law Firm provides an essential blueprint for any law firm wanting to succeed in the second decade of the 21st century. Agility is the key and Chris clearly explains its significant concepts and methodologies, providing the reader with a practical toolkit to bring about positive change, no matter the size and nature of their organisation. -- Christina Blacklaws Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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