In this episode’s discussions around the Community Table, getting a worrisome associate, and the entire team, on track. Plus, communicating with clients and assuring them you have their back:
- A manager struggles to help an associate manage tasks and produce work on time, could tools help through redundancies and accountability.
- Daily “standups” or “scrums” can help legal teams clear logjams and stay on track. Christopher offers a concise explanation of how time management and accountability systems drive productivity.
- Assuring clients you have their best interests at heart is vital, especially when they think you’re “part of the system.” What are “The Four Agreements” and how can they help you understand clients and communicate? Ask, listen, and explain.
Mentioned in This Episode:
“The Four Agreements” by Don Miguel Ruiz
Notion legal software
Asana
Microsoft Teams
PCLaw
Microsoft 365
Trello
Todoist
Book, “The Lean-Agile Way”
Scrum.org
Clio
ClioCon 2026, Oct. 26-27, 2026
Un-Billable Hour: Business Management Strategies for the Busy Lawyer Around the Community Table