The latest episode in Osprey Approach’s podcast series, Empowering Law Firm Leaders, is available now to watch and listen for free on YouTube, Spotify, and Amazon Music. It features James Markham and Darren Mee, Co-authors of The Legal MBA, who share their insights on mastering the business side of law alongside practical tips for running a successful law firm.
In Episode 12, Amy Bruce, marketing director at Osprey Approach, invites James and Darren to share some common pitfalls which firms should avoid; leading practices they’ve observed across top-performing firms; strategies to thrive in a competitive market; and the critical role of aligning team behaviours with the firm’s strategic goals.
Highlights from the conversation include: –
- Strategies to differentiate a law firm beyond “people”
- How to align team behaviours with your strategy
- Creating and implementing effective service propositions
- Tips for creating effective process maps
- How to decide what tasks are worth automating
During the conversation, James and Darren share numerous stand-out examples of exceptional practice from SME law firms they’ve worked with, along with their top four essentials to ensure success, namely, prioritisation and delegation, financial hygiene, a client-centric approach and adopting a strategic focus.
Amy Bruce said: – “It’s clear from this latest conversation with James and Darren that mastering the business of law requires a strategic approach, clear service propositions, and effective use of technology. By staying focused on clients’ needs, aligning team behaviours, and prioritising automation, SME law firms can navigate the complexities of the modern legal landscape and achieve long-term success.
Watch the full interview with James Markham and Darren Mee to discover more advice and guidance on mastering the business of law.
Osprey’s Empowering Law Firm Leaders podcast series follows the success of its Build Better Habits webinars. It takes a critical look at the key topics that will empower legal leaders and teams to help make running a law firm easier. Over the coming episodes, Amy Bruce will be joined by Lindsey Kidd, Managing Director at HM3 Legal, Peter Ambrose, CEO at The Partnership, and Business Development Coach and Trainer, Joanna Gaudoin.
