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SUMMARY:Management Conference 2012
LOCATION:The Lowry Hotel, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:This conference is aimed at Managing Partners, Senior Partners, rain-makers and staff line managers for Business Development, Finance and IT\n\n“More than ever law firms face the challenges of becoming businesses to survive and thrive. Strategy, planning and accountabilities rather than token responsibility is essential”\n \nThis conference is designed to address many of the key issues in a pragmatic way, so with the right commitment and desire, delegates can make extremely good use of its content in moving their firm forward. We have much less to fear and much more to gain by getting management basics right.\n\n------------------\nhttp://www.manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Management-Conference-Application-Form-2012-3.pdf
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DTSTART:20121001T160000Z
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SUMMARY:Mediation Workshop
LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel, (formerly Mint Hotel) 1 Auburn Street, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:This is an opportunity to listen in to a mediation conducted by members of the Manchester Law Society and other guests. It will have full commentary so that those attending will be able to fully appreciate the steps taken along the way with mediation where hopefully the parties might resolve their differences.\n------------------\nhttp://www.manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Mediation-Workshop.pdf
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DTSTART:20120530T080000Z
DTEND:20120530T153000Z
SUMMARY:Management Stage 2
LOCATION:Manchester Legal Centre, 3rd Floor, 64 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BN
DESCRIPTION:The Management Course Stage Two extends the skills developed in the compulsory Stage One course. The course is delivered through a combination of straight lectures, discussions and group work.\nKey Outcomes \nAs a result of attending the course, you will be able to:\n•	consider the impact on your firm of future changes to the way legal services are provided;\n•	demonstrate a more in depth understanding of law firm finances;\n•	use appropriate financial and non-financial targets to manage and motivate;\n•	develop an approach to billing that works for you and your clients;\n•	handle complaints more effectively;\n•	develop a flexible approach to supervision and management of staff; \n•	understand what motivates people and how their motivation changes over time; and\n•	use project management techniques to manage transactions. \n\n------------------\nhttp://www.manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Management-Stage-2-App-form.pdf
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DTSTART:20120529T080000Z
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SUMMARY:Management Stage 1
LOCATION:Manchester Legal Centre, 3rd Floor, 64 Bridge Street, Manchester, M3 3BN
DESCRIPTION:This is a compulsory course for all solicitors within the first three training years after qualification.  Other lawyers are welcome if they take the view that the compulsory content of the course fits their training needs and level of experience.  Each course is limited to a maximum of 20 delegates.  \nCourse Content\nManaging Finance - Business planning, key performance indicators, funding and solvency, understanding profit, controlling costs, working capital control and cash flow.\nManaging Clients - Understanding what motivates clients, delivering what clients want in the way they want it, the retainer and solicitors' professional obligations, organising your client relationships effectively.\nManaging People - Delegation and managing other people's work, effective teamwork and decision-making processes, how to get the most from a meeting.\n\n------------------\nhttp://www.manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Management-Stage-1.pdf
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DTSTART:20120524T073000Z
DTEND:20120524T153000Z
SUMMARY:Personal Injury Conference 2012
LOCATION:Double Tree Hotel, (formerly Mint Hotel) 1 Auburn Street, Manchester
DESCRIPTION:BREAKING NEWS: Kerry Underwood comes to Manchester!\n\nThe personal injury conference that has everything!  - Not to be missed!\n\n\nIf you are a PI lawyer and want to stay ahead of the competition then this conference is unmissable!\n\n\nFrom the LASPO Bill to alternative business structures, to the referral fee ban, to PIP implants - this conference has them all!\n\n------------------\nhttp://www.manchesterlawsociety.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Personal-Injury-Conference-flyer-2012.pdf
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