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Managing Mistakes - Episode 186
07:52
Managing Mistakes – Episode 186
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Legal professionals are held to a high standard of competence, but mistakes inevitably occur. This episode reviews how practitioners and offices can make plans and handle errors effectively.
Process Management Part 3 - Tools - Episode 182
06:57
Process Management Part 3 – Tools – Episode 182
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The last two Bite Size episodes examined the advantages of process management when delivering legal services. This conclusion to the series highlights some software and services to help adopt those routines.
Process Management Part 2 - Checklists - Episode 181
11:39
Process Management Part 2 – Checklists – Episode 181
Qualifies for 12 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Last week's episode examined how process management can help deliver high quality legal work. The second episode in the series looks at how processes can be easily managed through checklists.
Process Management Part 1 - Introduction - Episode 180
09:38
Process Management Part 1 – Introduction – Episode 180
Qualifies for 10 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Process management sounds complicated, but it can be as simple as a checklist. This episode looks at ways legal professionals can benefit by systemizing their tasks.
Staying in Your Lane - Episode 179
07:57
Staying in Your Lane – Episode 179
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Many negligence and discipline cases arise because the practitioner went outside their areas of competency. Reviewing the Code of Professional Conduct's requirements can help overcome temptations to exceed one's capabilities.
Self Care Basics - Episode 173
08:17
Self Care Basics – Episode 173
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes. Although some mental health conditions require clinical help, there are many things one can practice to improve the state of their mind. This conclusion to the Bite Size mental health series examines small but effective steps everyone can try.
Mental Wellness Resources - Episode 167
05:34
Mental Wellness Resources – Episode 167
Qualifies for 6 CPD minutes. While dealing with mental health issues can be difficult, there are plenty of group and individual resources currently accessible. This instalment of the Bite Size mental wellness series looks at a few of the options available.
Helping Others with Mental Wellness - Episode 166
06:49
Helping Others with Mental Wellness – Episode 166
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes. Mental health issues can rarely be solved alone, so everyone can be an important player in offering help to others. The Bite Size CPD series on mental wellness continues with a look at how to assist those who are struggling.
Recognizing Mental Health Issues - Episode 163
07:16
Recognizing Mental Health Issues – Episode 163
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes. While not always obvious, there are signals that can indicate you or someone else is struggling with a wellness issue. This instalment in the continuing series on mental health discusses things to watch for.
Training Beyond Articling - Episode 160
08:03
Training Beyond Articling – Episode 160
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. While articling is a necessary part of legal training, it is not enough by itself. High performance offices recognize the value of mentoring and sponsoring. This episode looks at the differences and why they are so important.
Client Intake Checklists - Episode 159
07:33
Client Intake Checklists – Episode 159
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Acquiring a new client is exciting, but there are important steps that are necessary to prevent problems later. This episode of Bite Size Continuing Professional Development looks at some things to include in the client intake process.
Two Things Artificial Intelligence Can Help With - Episode 157
06:55
Two Things Artificial Intelligence Can Help With – Episode 157
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Artificial intelligence tools have created problems for some lawyers, but platforms like ChatGPT or Microsoft CoPilot still have a role when attacking normal legal tasks. This episode highlights some useful techniques for common problems.
Communication Options - Episode 154
08:51
Communication Options – Episode 154
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The practice management technology series winds up with a look at communication options for practitioners. While email is still the most common, many other platforms can help legal providers and clients stay in touch.
Loss Prevention through Technology - Episode 150
08:13
Loss Prevention through Technology – Episode 150
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Legal practitioners must protect themselves against claims and actions that could lead to losses. Technology can be an important part of this defence, so this episode in the practice management technology series looks at core elements of an effective loss prevention system.
Basic Law Software - Episode 148
07:28
Basic Law Software – Episode 148
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. After a few episodes in the series on practice management technology tools, the focus turns to specific legal software packages. The first step is answering core questions on needs and capabilities to ensure the product fits the requirements.
Basic Software Needs - Episode 147
10:11
Basic Software Needs – Episode 147
Qualifies for 11 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. While dedicated legal software is important, legal practitioners often spend most of their time using general purpose programs. The latest episode in the practice management technology series reviews essential application needs.
Which Mobile Device? - Episode 146
08:06
Which Mobile Device? – Episode 146
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Personal Computers are important, but phones and tablets are also a necessity for today's practitioners. This episode of the practice management technology series examines some things to consider when choosing a mobile device.
Other Equipment Needs - Episode 145
07:59
Other Equipment Needs – Episode 145
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Technology needs for a legal practice include more than computers. This episode of practice management technology series looks at the supporting hardware most offices need.
Choosing an Operating System - Episode 144
08:24
Choosing an Operating System – Episode 144
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. It is not the most exciting thing in the world, but a personal computer operating system (OS) sets the limits on all other software an office can use. This episode of the practice management technology series looks at some things to watch for when picking an OS.
Practice Management Technology Series - Episode 142
07:15
Practice Management Technology Series – Episode 142
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The right technology is essential to deliver legal services efficiently, so this marks the beginning of a series on starting a new practice or upgrading existing tools.
Cybersecurity Series: Guarding Data Through Encryption - Episode 138
07:33
Cybersecurity Series: Guarding Data Through Encryption – Episode 138
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Data is the target of many cyber attacks, so it makes sense to shield it. An important tool, encryption, sounds complex, but there are some easy ways to implement it into workflows.
Changes to Saskatchewan's CPD Program - Episode 129
06:40
Changes to Saskatchewan’s CPD Program – Episode 129
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. On January 1, the Law Society of Saskatchewan removed the pre-accreditation requirement for reported professional development hours. This episode highlights how to claim time under the new system, including how Bite Size videos can be used towards CPD requirements.
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers - Part 2 - Episode 128
08:14
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers – Part 2 – Episode 128
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The last episode in the artificial intelligence series looks at additional tools which can help deliver legal services, including a few hardware solutions that could be right around the corner.
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers - Part 1 - Episode 127
11:35
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers – Part 1 – Episode 127
Qualifies for 12 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Staying on top of new generative artificial intelligence products is almost impossible, given the number of new products released daily. Despite that, there are some places to start, both general and legal-specific.
The Law Society of Saskatchewan's New Artificial Intelligence Guidelines - Part 3 - Episode 126
08:41
The Law Society of Saskatchewan’s New Artificial Intelligence Guidelines – Part 3 – Episode 126
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. The review of the Law Society's guidelines for the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) continues. This episode features a review of several other Code of Professional Conduct duties that intersect with AI services.
Upping Your AI Prompting - Episode 114
08:33
Upping Your AI Prompting – Episode 114
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. In only a year, AI prompting has gone from something nobody had heard of to an important skill for lawyers. In this episode, we look at how to improve research results through
Don't Make This Volunteer Marketing Mistake - Episode 113
07:21
Don’t Make This Volunteer Marketing Mistake – Episode 113
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Many lawyers combine their community volunteer activities with some personal marketing. Nothing wrong with that, but if it is approached from the wrong perspective, trouble can develop.
Freelance Services - Episode 110
08:00
Freelance Services – Episode 110
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Law offices require many internal tasks that are important, but not recurring. Rather than hire full-time employees, online freelance services can help handle those jobs, and this episode looks at some options.
Helping Others With Resilience - Episode 108
07:00
Helping Others With Resilience – Episode 108
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes. Sometimes we are faced with family, colleagues and friends who might be struggling with mental wellness issues. This week our continuing series on Resilience looks at things to watch for and starting points to lend a helping hand.
Toxic Firm Members - Episode 107
08:09
Toxic Firm Members – Episode 107
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. One of the most insidious threats to a law firm is when one or more of its members work at cross-purposes with values and goals. It is even worse when the member is an owner; in this episode, we look at the problems and potential solutions to toxic personnel.
Firing a Client - Episode 105
07:42
Firing a Client – Episode 105
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. It's never desirable, but sometimes you need to end a solicitor-client relationship. Much like terminating an employee, there are good practices you must follow to avoid further trouble.
Measuring Marketing Effectiveness - Episode 103
07:23
Measuring Marketing Effectiveness – Episode 103
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes. Marketing is essential for all businesses, law offices included, but is it really working? This week's Bite Size Video delves into how to measure the effectiveness of your promotional activities
Implementing Constant Improvement - Episode 96
08:01
Implementing Constant Improvement – Episode 96
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Companies like SpaceX or Disney seem far different than law firms. But they are both examples of the mindset that the status quo is not sufficient.
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers Part 2 - Episode 94
07:44
Artificial Intelligence Tools for Lawyers Part 2 – Episode 94
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Last week we started looking at the expanding list of tools aimed at helping lawyers use artificial intelligence in their practices. This episode highlights more products, including several aimed directly at legal service.
AI Tools for Lawyers - Episode 93
07:23
AI Tools for Lawyers – Episode 93
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. If you have played with ChatGPT or its variants, you might have been excited or terrified. Either way, the technology will significantly change how lawyers work. In part 1 of this series, we introduce a few of the artificial intelligence tools you can start using today.
Using Limited Scope Services to Expand Your Practice - Episode 92
06:47
Using Limited Scope Services to Expand Your Practice – Episode 92
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Limited scope, or unbundled, services are a great way to fill clients' needs. While certain rules need to be followed, courts and the Law Society are supportive of segmented services. This video discusses some of the things to consider.
Resilience - Social Media - Episode 90
07:14
Resilience – Social Media – Episode 90
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes. Like the internet itself, social media mixes usefulness and problems. One of the downsides is mental wellness issues, and in this episode, we look at ways of reducing social media's potential harm
Avoiding Problems With Lateral Hires - Episode 87
07:07
Avoiding Problems With Lateral Hires – Episode 87
Qualifies for 8 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics. Lawyers change firms all the time, but emotions can often cause parties to make bad decisions. Thought should be given to the questions beforehand, and this episode of Bite Size CPD reviews some points to consider.
The Plan We Hate To Plan For - Episode 83
06:04
The Plan We Hate To Plan For – Episode 83
Qualifies for 7 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  Our practices will not last forever, and a succession plan is a mandatory Rule for most Saskatchewan lawyers. In this episode we will review what your plan must include so you are compliant and prepared.
Should Lawyers Fear ChatGPT? - Episode 79
08:24
Should Lawyers Fear ChatGPT? – Episode 79
Qualifies for 9 CPD minutes, all of which qualify for Ethics.  You may already be tired of ChatGPT hype, but it, and similar tech, will undoubtedly change how lawyers practice. This episode looks at the impact of AI generated content on, and in competition with, the legal profession.
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