Author(s): Stuart Whittle, Catriona Wolfenden - Weightmans
Publication date: Oct 2024
Format: Softback
Pages: 191
Price: £149.00
ISBN: 9781787429550
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Stuart and Catriona are both highly regarded leaders in the world of legal innovation, known for their ability to not only generate groundbreaking ideas but to make them happen in the real world. They have consistently demonstrated a knack for developing the right capabilities within their teams and Weightmans, creating an environment where innovation is not just a buzzword, but a driving force evidenced by tangible success.
What sets them apart is their hands-on, battle-tested experience and consistent delivery of results. They have earned their reputations by rolling up their sleeves, leading from the front, and navigating the complex and often gritty process of driving change and implementation. Their approach is real and is streets apart from the theoretical - they’ve been in the trenches, learning from challenges, overcoming obstacles, and refining their methods through real-world successes and lessons learned. The battle scars they carry are a testament to their resilience, adaptability, and ability to lead and turn innovative ideas into operational excellence.
They not only envision the future but create it. For these reasons and more this book is essential reading
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This book is two things: it is a guide to how to navigate the peculiarities of law firms when trying to drive innovation; and it is a salve for those that are already chartering those waters and need a regular ‘sanity check’. Pulled together by two industry pioneers, it is a fabulously practical ‘how to’ guide with a heavy dose of charm and humour. Even though I’ve been at this for over 27 years – I’ll be going back to this book time and time again!
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The insightful Stuart Whittle and Catriona Wolfenden thoroughly explore the state of innovation in Legal Services. The book starts with a compelling analogy between the evolving nature of case law and the adaptability required for innovation in the legal sector. It delves into the dynamics of law firms, highlighting the shift from a model that exclusively relied on ex-lawyers for management to a more professionalised approach. Stuart's candid reflection on figuring out innovation on the fly resonates with many who navigate this complex landscape. A fantastic read for anyone working in the Legal Services industry.
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Bus travel can be quite enjoyable when you have a good read….I’m thoroughly enjoying this insightful and wonderful book by Stuart Whittle and Dr Catriona Wolfenden. I’ve had the pleasure to know both personally for some time now and I know how much blood, sweat and tears went into the knowledge and wisdom they share when innovating in a law firm. My favourite chapter (so far) is Chapter 6: Change management & dealing with people. It’s laugh out loud funny, spot on and full of great insights that will support any organisation when implementing change, law firm or otherwise.
Innovation in legal services remains a hot topic, yet technology adoption does not always keep up with the hype. While there is a plethora of academic and professional research about the area, there is a lack of guidance on the practicalities of helping professionals actually get innovation right.
This book focuses on implementing innovation and the innovation process in a law firm, from pilot to adoption and everything in between (whether that be within the law firm itself or undertaken by the law firm’s clients).
Innovation in Law Firms is packed with insight from the authors who lead the award-winning innovation team at Weightmans, and who have experience of starting innovation from scratch, as well as viewpoints ranging from the strategic, board-level perspective to the on-the-ground experience of actually doing innovation projects. It is practical rather than theoretical in style and aims to fill some of the adoption gap by exploring the highs and lows of innovating in law firms, and outlining practical steps that can be taken to mitigate some of the potential pitfalls.
Whether at the start or part way through an innovation journey, this book allows readers to dip in and out, providing guidance on specific issues as they arise as part of the innovation lifecycle.
