Law firm welfare – assessing the impact of COVID-19 with Simon Tupman (ep 87)

The COVID-19 pandemic has radically changed the way people live and work, and law firms are no exception to that rule. Many of us have seen increased working from home arrangements, more flexibility, better use of technology and a more sustainable work-life balance, while others have experienced a negative impact on morale, health and well-being and team culture. Simon Tupman is a business speaker and mentor to professionals and professional service firms. He works with law firms from all around the globe and has recently carried out research to assess the impact of COVID-19 on law firms generally. In this episode, Simon and I talk through his findings, looking at what has changed, for better or for worse, whether the changes are permanent or temporary, and what changes firms plan to make to their operations as a result of the events of the past 12 months. If you’d like to read Simon’s report, you can download the complete report here. As always, I finish the interview by asking Simon for the advice he would give to someone who wants to do law differently. He shares some really insightful comments about leadership – why leadership in the legal industry is underdeveloped and more importantly, what we should do about it. Thank you once again to Legally Yours and LawCPD for sponsoring this episode and making it possible for me to keep bringing these episodes to you. About Simon Tupman Simon Tupman is a business speaker, educator and mentor to professionals and professional service firms. He helps them make the most of their talents and those of the people they lead by changing mindsets to create breakthrough firms. Simon speaks at industry events, facilitates high-impact workshops and retreats, and mentors professionals who are looking to energise their workplaces and put their firms ahead of the curve. One of Australasia’s most experienced speakers, he has been called on by clients in 13 countries over a 25-year career. He has helped thousands of professionals leave their mark on the world. Simon is the author of Why Entrepreneurs Should Eat Bananas, Legal Eagles and Why Lawyers Should Eat Bananas. His work has been translated into Russian, Spanish and Portuguese.  Find out more about Simon Tupman at his website here. Are you ready to Do Law Differently?  If you’re serious about reshaping your firm, The Productise and Profit Program provides all the guidance and tools you need to improve your law firm.     Learn how to move from a traditional practice to a productised ecosystem and as a bonus, you might just get that quality lifestyle that you’ve been craving.   Find out when the next program starts at www.lucydickens.com.au/program     Thank you to Legally Yours   This episode is brought to you by Legally Yours, an online legal marketplace that connects clients to fixed-fee and value based pricing lawyers across Australia. For lawyers, Legally Yours also helps innovative legal professionals connect and grow by providing...