This episode was recorded during an ALPMA Member Connect session on May 12 2020, and features Dion Cusack of K&L Gates and Chair of the ALPMA National Board.

The positive impact of having a mental health first aid officer in your firm

Aug 27th, 2019 12m 16s

For some firms, having a mental health first aid officer is now as essential as the traditional first aid officer role. But there is still work to be done to make this the norm across all industries and all workplaces. Within the general commu

Using a Hackathon to uncover innovative ideas

Aug 27th, 2019 17m 56s

From the Facebook Like to countless other brilliant ideas, hackathons have been used to drive innovation by businesses across many different industries. Myles Tehan leads team through that process and joins us today to share exactly what a hack

Do Australian Businesses Need to Get a Life: Addressing The Looming Productivity Crisis

Aug 27th, 2019 19m 28s

A healthy economy thrives as a result of productive, profitable workplaces, yet it seems Australia has entered a peak productivity crisis, with burned out, disengaged front lines resulting in reduced profitability and stalled innovation. So wha

Creating positive work cultures after #METOO with Olivia Wensley

Aug 15th, 2019 15m 45s

The #METOO movement has had a significant impact on the legal profession and it is now more important than ever for firms to reflect on their culture and to build a positive working environment. In this episode, former lawyer, whistleblower and

How to get the most out of attending a conference, with Ann-Maree David

Aug 15th, 2019 20m 41s

Attending a conference like the ALPMA Summit is the perfect opportunity to learn about industry trends, gain new skills, network with your peers and make new connections. But it can be overwhelming. To get the most out of the experience it help

How to show up every day at your best without burning out with Tony Wilson

Aug 8th, 2019 24m 57s

The way we work is changing. Particularly within the legal profession, the challenge of balancing demands can lead to burn out. To help teams and individuals perform at their best, we need to create environments where they can thrive, doing the

Business development for professionals who aren't comfortable selling, with Michael Schiffner

Aug 8th, 2019 22m 39s

Business development is not just for salespeople. In many law firms, professionals are now expected to actively contribute to the business development process. But for those who are new to business development, it can be an uncomfortable transi

Why your firm needs a mental health first aid officer, with Catherine Stokes

Aug 8th, 2019 23m 26s

Within the general community there is a high prevalence of mental illness with one in five people suffering in the workplace however, there is an even higher incidence in the legal workplace with one in three lawyers, at any one stage, sufferin

How to convince the decision maker in your firm to approve your attendance at a conference, with Cathy Reynolds

Aug 8th, 2019 15m 35s

If attending a conference like the 2019 ALPMA Summit is one of your goals this year, you may need to get approval from a key decision maker in your firm. In addition to the financial considerations, you’ll also be out of the office for the dura

About the In Practice with ALPMA podcast

Aug 2nd, 2019 3m 21s

ALPMA's new podcast is inspired by the themes at the upcoming ALPMA 2019 Summit: Road Map to Transformation – Move Forward with Confidence. Operating within a rapidly changing industry can be daunting and even more so without a clear framework