Associate Development Workshop Part 1: Making the Most of Your Performance Review

Thursday 15 March 2012, 12:30pm–2:00pm
Law Society House, 179 Ann Street

Overview

Practice Management & Business Skills Professional Skills 1.5 CPD points

If you are like most people, you probably dread your performance review! However, done right, they can be a goldmine of helpful information and provide you with a customised blueprint for career success. In the first instalment of a three-part series on associate level career makers or breakers, international practice management consultant Terri Mottershead discusses the do’s and don’ts of performance reviews to help you approach your next review with confidence and enthusiasm.

Course code: 120315

  • Schedule
12:30pm–2:00pm
Professional Skills

Topics discussed will include:

  • how to undertake your personal SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats) review and analysis
  • how to write an effective self-assessment
  • deciphering the process and language of performance reviews
  • how to elicit the feedback you need from clients, supervisors, direct reports and peers
  • different types of feedback tools – what to use and when to use them
  • how to effectively plan for, approach and participate in your review meeting
  • essential follow up and follow through after the review meeting
  • setting and delivering on SMART goals
  • best practices for career plans
  • planning for the next review meeting a year in advance.
  • Speaker: Terri Mottershead – International Law Firm Consultant

Featured Speakers