How To Do More Networking for Lawyers
This How To Do More Networking Training has been designed specifically for lawyers and others in law firms, who need to do more networking. It is a realistic look at the challenges and gives practical solutions to get more done.
The Challenge
Some lawyers find networking easy and comfortable. Most do not. Many prefer doing anything but networking. Even time recording or invoicing is preferable.
Workshop Overview - A Behavioural Science Approach
Networking means meeting new contacts, some of whom have the potential to become clients.
In many law firms progression to a senior role requires lawyers to develop business within their practice area. To do this requires networking.
This short session is a workshop where lawyers take a behavioural look at their need to network. It is a practical review of what you need to do and most importantly how to put a realistic action plan in place.
Behavioural science is key here. Why, when we know there is something we need to do, and it’s good for us, don’t we do it?
This workshop reviews the behaviours required and helps each participant create realistic actions with the best chance for implementation.
Duration
The duration of the How To Do More Networking workshop can be guided by you. Often law firms will set a maximum time that is realistic to get lawyers onto this kind of session. Typically this is 90-minutes but might go to 2 hours.
Participants
Groups of 12 lawyers by level, or practice area. This can be a mixed group by level or practise group. Please bear in mind, the more similar the group, the more impact it can have. Read more on delivering training with impact.
Agenda - How To Do More Networking for Lawyers
The actual agenda for your session can be tailored to your needs and based on the following agenda.
- Your personal brand as a lawyer.
- The need to network.
- Why don't lawyers network.
- Understanding the behavioural science of networking.
- Creating a new habit of networking.
- Making Time to network.
- Targeting your time.
- What activity could you do?
- Action Planning.
Virtual or In-Person
This How To Do More Networking workshop can be effectively delivered in-person or virtually.
Tailoring the Training
This How to do more networking for lawyers training is tailored to suit the culture of your firm and the needs of the participants. This might be giving more emphasis on what to do and say at an event, and then how to follow up. Or, it might be on how to give time to networking and make the behavioural change necessary.
How To Do More Networking - Outcomes
By the end of the workshop participants will have:
- Reviewed their approach to networking.
- Identified realistic networking behaviours.
- Agreed specific networking actions and the support required to implement.
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Well conducted workshop with intended results
Martin filled the role of educator with marvellous presence and sensitivity. The material was well prepared, and he did a wonderful job of evoking participation with the group. I found the workshop to be meaningful and effective in improving team communication and enforcing a collaboratively established definition of what assertiveness means in our company culture.
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The session provided genuinely helpful tips on how to engage with different personality types and offered a deeper understanding of effective communication in a corporate environment. I walked away with some excellent tools and practical pointers to put into practice. The mix of real-life examples and scenario-based exercises really made us reflect on our own communication styles. It was the most engaging and helpful training session I’ve attended. Very engaging and informative, no reading off slides, and the time flew by.
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A truly inclusive, insightful, and empowering training
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The session encouraged open dialogue, and participants were free to express their views and share personal experiences without hesitation. This openness was largely thanks to Martin, who facilitated the session with warmth, empathy, and professionalism. Martin fostered a safe and supportive space where people felt comfortable being honest and reflective, which made the session not only informative but also deeply engaging.
Overall, the training was a brilliant example of how thoughtful facilitation and a well-structured format can empower individuals to connect, learn, and grow together. Highly recommended!
Five-star training!
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