Mark Beese

Mark Beese

January 27, 2023 | Law.com

Using Feedback To Improve Team Performance

The problem with giving feedback is that it often comes across as criticism. Human beings tend to react defensively, resulting in a denial of the feedback or worse, entrenchment in the behavior or attitude that may be derailing them in the first place. How can we give feedback in a way that minimizes defensiveness?

By Mark Beese

6 minute read

November 22, 2021 | Law.com

Leading the Return to the Office

Many firms are shifting to a hybrid work model, where lawyers and staff will divide their time between in-office and outside-the-office work, making management and leadership tasks more challenging.

By Mark Beese

11 minute read

June 22, 2020 | International Edition

Pandemic and Recession Take Toll on Professional Development Efforts

A new survey shows significant changes in how firms are delivering learning programs. It also shows that learning and development teams have been casualties of the COVID-19-induced recession.

By Mark Beese and Ian Paterson

6 minute read