ALA Right Now Package 2: Remote Working

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This package includes 2 recordings from ALA Right Now: A Virtual Conference as well as one from ALA Virtual Master Class: Critical Skills for Legal Management Success.

$79 for members and $179 for nonmembers

  • Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/09/2020

    This session will cover strategies for effectively managing remote teams. One of the most important things that managers are responsible for is their people.

    This session will cover strategies for effectively managing remote teams. One of the most important things that managers are responsible for is their people. Your team members show up each day wanting to do a good job and wanting their contributions to positively impact the company. Managers need to provide the tools necessary for their employees to be successful. We will discuss some common challenges that organizations experience as it pertains to people and processes, as well as solutions for addressing those needs. 

    Objectives: 

    • Explain The Remote Employee Experience (TREE). 
    • Review the importance of accessing information. 
    • Describe how a lack of social interaction impacts employees. 

    Other Information: 

    Educational Category: Human Resources Management 

    60 Minutes 

    Audience: Intermediate 

    CLM App Management Category -FS: Human Resources Management 

    CLM Recertification Eligible: Yes

    Jennifer Cameron

    Jennifer Cameron is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Cofounder of Blend Me, Inc., a consultancy that helps startups and small businesses onboard and engage remote teams. As CEO, she guides clients in developing the remote employee experience, vision, strategic goals and long-term strategy. She leads by believing in her employees and empowering them to do what they are good at. Cameron is a proud alumna of the University of Connecticut, where she earned a master's degree in Human Resource Management. Her expertise revolves around organizational culture, employee engagement, process improvement and therapeutic lifestyle changes.

    Kaleem Clarkson

    Kaleem Clarkson is the Chief Operating Officer and Cofounder of Blend Me, Inc. He helps clients select products and develop programs that integrate with new or existing operational procedures that increase effectiveness and reduce inefficiencies. With nearly 20 years of strategic operations and event planning experience, his passions have always revolved around the stakeholder experience, from concert and conference attendees to professional development programs for distributed, remote and telecommuting employees. Clarkson graduated from Worcester State University and was recently named one of the top 15 Remote Work Advocates and Leaders by All American Speakers Bureau.

  • Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 12/09/2020

    This session will discuss the future implications for your firm regarding the move to remote work. Whether your firm is deciding to shift to remote work temporarily or permanently, you will need to consider the advantages and challenges around the three different models of telework.

    This session will discuss the future implications for your firm regarding the move to remote work. Whether your firm is deciding to shift to remote work temporarily or permanently, you will need to consider the advantages and challenges around the three different models of telework. We will discuss various topics about which you can begin to think strategically, including — but not limited to — operations (policies and procedures), reducing company expenses, mitigating potential turnover, keeping employees productive and much more. 

    Objectives: 

    • Examine the state of remote work: before and after the pandemic. 
    • Discuss considerations for a temporary shift to remote work. 
    • Outline the three models of telework. 
    • Discuss considerations for a permanent shift to remote work. 

    Other Information: 

    Educational Category: Operations Management 

    60 Minutes 

    Audience: Intermediate 

    CLM App Management Category -FS: Operations Management 

    CLM Recertification Eligible: Yes

    Jennifer Cameron

    Jennifer Cameron is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Cofounder of Blend Me, Inc., a consultancy that helps startups and small businesses onboard and engage remote teams. As CEO, she guides clients in developing the remote employee experience, vision, strategic goals and long-term strategy. She leads by believing in her employees and empowering them to do what they are good at. Cameron is a proud alumna of the University of Connecticut, where she earned a master's degree in Human Resource Management. Her expertise revolves around organizational culture, employee engagement, process improvement and therapeutic lifestyle changes.

    Kaleem Clarkson

    Kaleem Clarkson is the Chief Operating Officer and Cofounder of Blend Me, Inc. He helps clients select products and develop programs that integrate with new or existing operational procedures that increase effectiveness and reduce inefficiencies. With nearly 20 years of strategic operations and event planning experience, his passions have always revolved around the stakeholder experience, from concert and conference attendees to professional development programs for distributed, remote and telecommuting employees. Clarkson graduated from Worcester State University and was recently named one of the top 15 Remote Work Advocates and Leaders by All American Speakers Bureau.

  • Product not yet rated Contains 2 Component(s), Includes Credits Recorded On: 10/29/2020

    Instead of your next change effort exerting a heavy toll — both human and economic — discover how to influence a positive transformation in your organization. Apply a strategic and intentional approach with results-focused strategies to lead change toward a positive future, rather than merely avoiding a negative one.

    Leading change efforts in the workplace can be daunting and difficult. And even with the best intentions, 70% of organizational change initiatives fail. Worse yet, the need to lead change is growing, but the ability to do it is shrinking. Instead of your next change effort exerting a heavy toll — both human and economic — discover how to influence a positive transformation in your organization. Apply a strategic and intentional approach with results-focused strategies to lead change toward a positive future, rather than merely avoiding a negative one. 

    Objectives: 

    • Discover how to enhance focus and engagement during times of rapid and challenging change. 
    • Identify mistakes that derail communication, accountability and productivity. 
    • Illustrate how to control emotional reactions and resistance. 
    • Discuss how to influence others by understanding and managing the factors that impact change and foster positive outcomes for your firm. 
    • Evaluate the financial impact of your change initiative. 

    Other Information: 

    Educational Category: Communication and Organizational Management 

    75 Minutes 

    Audience: Advanced 

    CLM Application Eligible: Yes 

    CLM App Management Category: Communication Skills 

    CLM Recertification Eligible: Yes 

    HRCI: General Credit 

    SHRM: Leadership & Navigation 

    SHRM Learning Format: Instructor-Led Activity 

    CLE: Participatory Credit 

    CPE Field of Study: Business Management & Organization

    Tracy Stock, CSP

    Tracy Stock, CSP is one of the most in-demand and top-rated female speakers in North America because of her ability to inspire behavior change and achieve positive outcomes. She proudly holds the designation of CSP® (Certified Speaking Professional)™, held by only 12% of speakers worldwide. As a former director of learning and development for a mutual property and casualty insurance company, Stock was responsible for talent management and employee development. She parlayed her career to become a workplace culture expert and best-selling author — now with five published titles. With more than 20 years of speaking experience, Stock is committed to helping energize workplace culture, enhance employee engagement and empower high performance.