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Lean Adviser Legal

Lean Adviser Legal

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

Seeing the Big Picture

The Lean Law Program starts with developing a realistic Anticipated Range of Outcomes with the client and ends with examining whether those outcomes were delivered.

By Lean Adviser Legal

3 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

What Are the Four Stages of Lean Law?

Time for a quick recap before we dive into the operative stages of the program—Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Improvement.

By Lean Adviser Legal

3 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

9. Efficient Work Methods Include Running a Lean Meeting

Learn how careful planning will make your meetings more efficient and effective in service to your client.

By Lean Adviser Legal

4 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

'Just in Case' Planning Checklist

The 'Just in Case' component is the Lean Law equivalent of a backup or redundancy plan to ensure that nothing has been missed.

By Lean Adviser Legal

3 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

8. Analyzing Information

Our challenge is to manage all the information we see and to ascertain the durable realities, by using selected data.

By Lean Adviser Legal

3 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

How to Use This Program to Manage Your Project

Yes, each client and situation is unique. Lean Law offers the methods and structure to apply legal skills to a given problem.

By Lean Adviser Legal

3 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

New Assignment? Don't Dive in Yet

Why diligent planning is a crucial element of successful lawyering.

By Lean Adviser Legal

2 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

12. How Outside Counsel Can Build Better Bonds With In-House Clients

Two experienced general counsels explain their formula for how outside counsel can establish, sustain, and grow the critical relationship with the general counsel and the in-house team.

By Louise Firestone and Suzanne Rich Folsom

8 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

10. Build in Time for Creative Thinking On Behalf of Your Client

Clients want you to see around corners, here's how to do it.

By Lean Adviser Legal

6 minute read

April 09, 2018 | Lean Adviser

5. Lean Communications Are Relevant, Direct and Concise

It's time to think about the quality and nature of our engagements with clients. If you can be concise and helpful, the chances are that will translate into likeability. If you badger, bore or bewilder clients, the chances are you'll be seen as just annoying. That's one key reason why lean communications matters.

By Lean Adviser Legal

2 minute read