National Events

Thursday 14 October

Timing:

1.00pm - 2.00pm EDST

Escaping PowerPoint Purgatory

Presented by Sharon Ferrier, Persuasive Presentations

Think about how many times you have been bored silly by a PowerPoint presentation…. Killed slowly and silently… bullet point by bullet point.

Who would benefit
Anyone who wants to persuade and influence using PowerPoint.
Please note: This session focuses mainly on delivery – an understanding of the software is assumed

Why attend
Poor PowerPoint presentations have been blamed for everything from putting students to sleep to causing the NASA space shuttle disaster.
PowerPoint is essentially a presentation tool, and any tool in the wrong hands can be dangerous.

What will the session cover?
The workshop will give you all the skills and resources to prepare and deliver your next PowerPoint presentation.

This includes:

• The 10 deadly PowerPoint sins & how to overcome them
• Presentation design
• New research on the use of PowerPoint
• Equipment and room set up
• How to increase your personal impact with PowerPoint
• Tips and tricks for PowerPoint use
• PowerPoint overhaul
   

Thursday 24 June

From 1.00pm to 2.00pm

Networking Smart for Results

Presented by Ric Willmot, The Strategist

Every business person networks. Few achieve the results they should. It's not about socialising and handing out business cards.
In this webinar with “The Strategist” -- Ric Willmot, you will learn his pragmatic, commonsense approach to building your business and your brand through intelligent networking.

Ric Willmot is a global consultant who has built his seven-figure business in spite of the fact he is a social introvert. 100% of his business comes from recommendations, referrals, introductions and repeat business.

He will explain why and how introverts can get better results from their networking efforts. He will share his opinions on utilising networking as a genuine business tool to build your business rather than just making friends; and how working with a colleague enables you to divide and conquer with ease and success.

1. Develop a plan and be effective with your time and approach
2. Understand and utilise the linkages between 'giving' and 'getting'
3. Create memorable impressions and develop relationships
4. Make networking a process for building your business investment

 ALPMA Members or their subsistutes - FREE

[Members will be promoted to login and the check-out to obtain free registration]

Non Member Law Firm Managers [$55.00 incl. GST]

 How do Webinars Work?

Just prior to the event you will be sent through a link and dial in details.  Participants must dial in via telephone and have access to a p.c.  You will hear the presenter through the phoneline and see the PowerPoint on your p.c.  Full instructions will be provided, however if you are unsure, please contact the ALPMA office for more information.

22 - 23 October

Star City - Sydney

The 2010 Summit Committee is fine tuning yet another Fabulous Summit Program. Each year we review our past events and look to provide a wider program that challenges all aspects of law firm management. This year will be no exception. With a draft program in place, we look forward to keeping you up to date with what is in store and provide you with all the information required to register to this spectacular event

Please click here to view the program and speakers

Please click here to download a manual registration form

CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION OPTIONS

27 Feb 09

28 Mar 09

1 May 09

2 May 09

3 Jul 09

4 Jul 09

22 Sept 09

12 Sept 09

27 Nov 09

28 Nov 09

Legal Workshops

Diploma of Practice Management

customised for Law Firms

(91114NSW)

UNE Partnerships in conjunction with the ALPMA offer youthe opportunity to participate in workshops for the Diploma of Practice Management customised for Law Firms.

These workshops have been designed to optimise your study experience by providing a supportive learning environment.  Workshops provide opportunities for discussion, networking and learning how to directly apply new skills into the workplace.  The UNE Partnership presenters are experts in their field with a wealth of relevant industry experience.

Workshops

The Role of the Practice Manager

Staff Management

Operations/Systems Management

Meeting Client Needs

Legal and Administrative Requirements

Managing Finances

Practice Development Opportunities

Develop a Business Plan

Managing Financial Systems

Reviewing the Practice

Click here to download a full brochure

24th November

From 1.00pm

AEDST

Followed immediately by the ALPMA Ltd AGM [details below]

Marketing on a Shoestring

Presented by Ashley Tulley - Ignite

Lawyers believe that 90% of their work comes from ‘word of mouth’ referrals, yet less than 3% of firms have a structured ‘word of mouth’ referral system set up. Most firms spend hundreds of thousands of dollars on events, brochures and web pages, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of dollars of time poured into tender document production.

The purpose of this presentation is to give firms an overview of how simple it is to design, ratify, implement and monitor a referral system that works. It also covers off a four point plan on “Alliance Marketing” with other professionals who share a similar client base.

The concepts are based on face to face interaction – and a unique points system that will take the highs and lows out of Business Development. If you can get referrers to become your “zero-cost sales-force”, then your marketing can be done on a shoestring.

ALPMA Members [FREE]

Non Member Law Firm Managers [$55,00 incl. GST]

Click here to download a manual registration form

Click here to download the technical specifications required to login to the webinar.

2009 ALPMA Limited Annual General Meeting

Tuesday 24th November

1:55pm [Eastern Daylight Savings Time]

Members are invited to register to this AGM,  immediately following the Marketing on a Shoestring Webinar. To register to the AGM only, step one is to  Login via the Member Login on the home page and then click here.   

Alternatively, upon registering to the Marketing on a Shoestring Webinar, you may stay on the line to participate in the AGM.

If you are unable to attend this meeting, we encourage you to vote via proxy.

23rd September

From 1.00pm

Business Continuity Management

Presented by Mark Jaski, BLUESPINE

This webinar will cover the following topics:

• What is BCM
• BCM and Law Firms
• The Business Continutiy Plan
• Building and sustaining BCM capability (Assess, Design, Build, Implement and Sustain)
• Where do you start?

Please click here to download your p.c. specs to join the webinar.

Tuesday 13th April

From 1.00pm to 2.30pm

New Legal Services Award - Find out what you Need to Know

Presented by Kriss Will, Director, Kriss Will Consulting

As you would be aware, the new national Legal Services Award covering support staff and graduate lawyers/trainees was released on Friday 4 December and commenced on 1 January 2010.
To assist law firms to comply with this new national Award, ALPMA is running a 1.5 hour webinar presented by Kriss Will. Kriss was involved in the new Award process and has a wealth of law firm HR knowledge and experience. Kriss will provide a practical overview of the new Award and her ideas on how firms can efficiently and effectively address and manage their obligations under the Award.

 ALPMA Members [$55.00 inc. GST}

Non Member Law Firm Managers [$75.00 incl. GST]