Corporate Governance
The Best Practice Boardroom
The corporate board model was never designed to do real business work, so it fails time and again. This is the Big Secret of corporate boards that none of us want to admit. It originated as a ceremonial legal body, but now we increasingly demand to fulfill a very functional role. The odds are very much against the board of directors doing its job effectively.Our program will help you even those odds. ..
The Effective Board Leader
Across the world, business cultures have the important topic of board leadership exactly backward. For most jobs, we vet candidates based on their experience, training, and previous success for a position. Only after rising to the top through a tough winnowing process do we name the final candidate for the role. Over the past century, we’ve developed an infrastructure of business schools, MBA programs, prof..
The FTC Ban on Non-Compete Agreements: What Employers Need to Know
The FTC estimates that 30 million people – one in five US workers – are bound by a noncompete clause in their current jobs. And for most of them, the agency asserts, such a clause restricts them from freely switching jobs, lowers wages, stifles innovation, blocks entrepreneurs from starting new businesses and undermines fair competition.The final rule is a somewhat narrower version of the proposed rule that..
The Keys to an Effective NPO Board of Directors : Legal and Management Roles and Responsibilities
Today's non-profit organizations, from large community hospitals to small community arts groups, must gear their operation to an atmosphere of rapid change, their chosen goals ever open to evaluation, their methods flexible, and their programs and services responsive to the needs of their constituencies. An effective and well-trained Board ofDirectors is an essential key for the long-term success of t..
What is Section 321 De Minimis? – Controversies and Possibilities
This webinar will provide a comprehensive discussion of the history and policy behind the de minimis provision; the opportunities and challenges associated with the de minimis provision; and various proposals to improve or restrict the provision.Areas Covered The webinar will coverBackground, history, and policy behind the de minimis provision under Sec. 321 of the Tariff Act of 193Details of the language i..
Writing High Impact Executive Summaries
During this webinar, we will go through creating an executive summary by understanding the appropriate structure, what goes into it and how to align it to your target audience using real practical experiences.Course Level - AllWho Should AttendAnyone in complianceWhy Should You Attend An executive summary is simply a summary of summaries providing a concise summary of your current assignment to executives. ..
ISO 20700 - Management Consultancy Services
The standard focuses on five key areas of project management: governance, planning, implementation, monitoring and control, and closure. Governance is the process by which program objectives are established and monitored to ensure that projects remain on track. Planning encompasses resource estimation, scheduling, and risk management activities. Implementation includes budgeting, organization structure desi..
Artificial Intelligence - What Every Lawyer Needs to Know
We will discuss what artificial intelligence is and why machine learning, a particular type of artificial intelligence, is changing the law we practice law. We will provide examples of how artificial intelligence is changing the law. We will then turn to various legal and ethical issues raised by the increased use of AI.Areas CoveredWhat is Artificial Intelligence?Machine Learning / Deep LearningAI Usage To..
Artificial Intelligence and the Law
In this practical webinar, you will learn about the latest developments in Artificial Intelligence and get a glimpse into the future, as additional legal tasks get automated.Upon course completion, you will be able to:Define “machine learning”Describe how machine learning is already being used by law firmsEvaluate how Artificial Intelligence is changing legal jobsConsider the ethical implications of Artific..
Auditing Business Continuity Plans According to ISO 22301
Successful business continuity planningInvolves the entire organization Requires clear and consistent communication Encompasses how employees will communicate, where they will go, and how they will keep doing their jobsPrepares the organization for disruptive eventsWhy is BCP Important? 61% of companies surveyed had to invoke their BCP 43% had to invoke it more than onceKey Causes: Natural Disaster, Power O..
Building a Culture of Respect in the Workplace
Building a respectful workplace is essential for your organization to grow and flourish. In a respectful workplace, all people have the right to be treated with dignity and respect. But respect goes far beyond legally defined protected rights. Employees feel valued by their employers. Productivity is high, conflict is low and business interests thrive. Even in difficult times such as terminations or discipl..
Emotional Intelligence (EQ): It's More Important For Success Than Your IQ!
Emotionally intelligent managers, supervisors and professional staff are your greatest assets. They solve problems, resolve conflict and build teamwork. Researchers and business experts agree that people with high emotional intelligence (EQ) are consistently the top performers in their organizations. They’re more resilient and flexible when things get tough, and are held in the highest regard by their bosse..
How to Achieve Flawless Execution
Flawless execution is the ultimate practical behavior that the most successful companies strive to attain. The stories about Steve Jobs demanding perfection at Apple are legion. The quality and design excellence of Apple products is also common knowledge. This webinar will show you how to attain flawless execution without sacrificing people or human dignity.Errors, mistakes, and oversights are some of the m..
How to Assess Risks and Evaluate Controls
Every organization is set up to accomplish its primary business objective. Whether it is a “for-profit” organization or a “not-for-profit” organization, there is always a primary business objective. And whenever there is an objective, there is always the risk that the objective will not be achieved. Management has the responsibility to assess risks and establish controls to ensure that business objecti..
How to Become an Influential & Empowered Leader – With or Without a Title
With shifting corporate cultures requiring change management expertise, this webinar focuses on the mindsets, practices and emotional intelligence of the leader or aspiring leader. Discover not only how to facilitate and empower positive change, but how to start by becoming the “changed one” yourself.Stringent notions of management and top-down pyramid corporate structures are constantly being challenged. D..