Delegating: An Essential Tool for Difficult Times

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As stretched legal teams struggle to keep up with expanded responsibilities, managing attorneys may need to take a more active role in helping staff members set priorities, rebalance their workloads and identify when additional assistance may be needed.  An especially important skill for those who manage legal professionals today along with a full workload of their own is to know how and when to delegate tasks.  Here are some tips for using this proven management tool to maximize the contributions of everyone on a team.

Source: Robert Half Legal

Author: Charles A. Volkert
Keywords:  Law Department Administration; Department Management