Time Management For Lawyers (making Every Six Minutes Count)

Edited by Davies, Alex
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With expert advice on delegation, prioritisation and setting clear goals, Time Management for Lawyers: Making Every Six Minutes Count equips you with the tools to reclaim your time and thrive in your legal career.
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Time Management for Lawyers: Making Every Six Minutes Count is a comprehensive guide designed to help legal professionals take control of their time and enhance both productivity and wellbeing. In a fast-paced and high-pressure profession, time management is the key to thriving – not just surviving. This book explores practical strategies for managing overwhelming caseloads, maintaining a healthy work–life balance, and preventing burnout. It covers the latest technological influences, including how AI is reshaping how lawyers manage time and tasks, while also addressing the mental and emotional challenges of working in law. From optimising focus to managing client demands and avoiding distractions, this book helps lawyers achieve peak performance while still leaving room for creativity, innovation, and personal wellbeing. With expert advice on delegation, prioritisation and setting clear goals, Time Management for Lawyers: Making Every Six Minutes Count equips you with the tools to reclaim your time and thrive in your legal career.
Table of contents:
Executive summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix About the authors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii Foreword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix By Catrin Mills Chapter 1: A work day unique to you –understanding your own working rhythms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 By Dr Todd Hutchison, global chair, International Institute of Legal Project Management In conclusion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Chapter 2: Prioritization – focusing on what matters most . . . . . . . . . . . 25 By David Skinner and Karen Dunn Skinner, co-founders, Gimbal Consulting The real cost of doing it all . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 The high-value work only you can do . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Don’t let urgency determine how you prioritize your to-do list . . . . . 28 Delegation – the superpower you’re not using . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 When, what, and to whom – smarter delegation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 The time you could get back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 Where to start – a practical path forward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Reclaiming your time, reimagining your practice . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37 Chapter 3: Making time for business development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 By Joanna Gaudoin, ClientWise Why lawyers struggle with business development and how to overcome this . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 The importance of business development for your firm and your career . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42 The key building blocks you need to make time for . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 The 5 Ps of Proactive Business Development© . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 How to build business development into your working day . . . . . . . . . 47 How to get the support you need to manage business development effectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .