In the world of business, legal departments often find themselves in a battle for resources. Securing the necessary support requires not only a clear understanding of what the department needs but also a compelling way to present that need. Given this challenge, it’s important to explore how legal professionals can effectively advocate for the resources that are critical to their work.
UpLevel Ops and myLawCLE are hosting a webinar at 2 p.m. Eastern on March 21, dedicated to helping legal professionals build a persuasive case for their resource needs. The webinar will provide insights on such crucial aspects as identifying key components of a robust business case, aligning with company objectives, establishing benchmarks, making effective use of data, and much more. The details and registration for the event can be found on Above the Law’s article.
In more detail, the discussion will include the following topics:
- Identifying and gathering the must-have components of a strong business case.
- Understanding the need to align with company goals and business needs, set benchmarks, study market trends, and leverage existing data (including ROI or other cost/benefit analysis information).
- Building a supporting coalition: when and how to effectively engage internal stakeholders, tech-agnostic consultants, and technology vendors.
- Creating and delivering a compelling proposal.
- Following through after gaining approval – how to make sure your project is a success by implementing best practices for program rollout, change management, and ongoing data-based storytelling.
This webinar has been accredited for 1.2 General, 1.0 Law & Technology Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits. Legal professionals seeking to enhance their ability to win the race for resources shouldn’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts.
Sign up today and join the discussion about how to build a powerful business case for your legal technology project on March 21st. The insights gained could make a vital difference when it comes to securing the resources your department needs.