Live Seminar

Hindsight, Foresight and Insight

Nov 18, 2010
King of Prussia, Pennsylvania
8:30 am - 12:15 pm

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Influencing the Decisions of Clients and Colleagues

Do you want more influence over clients, lawyers, juries, and others? This class explores the decision-making process, giving lawyers valuable insight into the factors that influence people and sway their decisions.

Gain insight into the unconscious factors that influence decisions
Improve your ability to achieve your objectives
Avoid potential misperceptions

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8:00		Registration

8:30 - 9:30		Influencing Decisions Two separate brain processes affect decision-making. By examining the cognitive/conscious as well as emotional/unconscious elements of decisions, lawyers develop insight and greater leverage toward increasing influence over just about everyone.

9:30 - 10:30		A War of Misunderstanding Misperceptions often compromise our objectives. This section makes the case that a significant percentage of conflicts and disputes are avoidable, and explores opportunities to shape the perceptions of those we seek to influence—clients, co-workers, bosses, subordinates, and fact-finders.

10:30 - 10:45		Break

10:45 - 11:45		Managing Stories Why are clients, lawyers and staff so quick to exaggerate meaning and ascribe malicious motives? This section examines people’s tendencies to make up stories, and explains how to use this insight to get others to see things our way.

11:45 - 12:15		Preparing to Influence By understanding the unconscious elements that influence decision- making, lawyers are able to significantly increase their success when working with others.

12:15		Adjourn

Chris Layton

Chris Layton, J.D. is the founder of The Layton Law Firm, PLLC, a consumer bankruptcy firm in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has been facilitating Likeable Lawyer programs since 2007. Chris holds a B.A. in Journalism from The University of Maryland at College Park and a J.D. from Wake Forest University.

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Address:	1160 1st Ave. King of Prussia Pennsylvania 19406
Phone:	(610) 337-2000
Description:	Complimentary Parking

Credit Reporting

Our courses are approved in almost all states that have CLE requirements. Accreditation for a particular course will vary by state. Please use our CLE calculator for CLE credit available in your state. For more information, visit our FAQ.

"This class provides strategies for dealing with staff, superiors, adversaries and people in general that are workable and memorable, and can help better manage a stressful practice."

Denise Carlon,
Zucker, Goldberg & Ackerman

"The class content exceeded my expectations and was very helpful (more helpful than most CLEs)."

Sean Ambrose,
Attorney

"Exceeded my expectations! Best ethics-related course I've ever taken."

Solomon Hunter,
Pepper Hamilton

"Practical, sound advice. The best use of my time in a CLE course — ever."

Amy Burgert,
Mayer Brown

"The course exceeded my expectations. The workbook was excellent and the use of film clips made the course enjoyable."

Lindsey Chepke,
Attorney, Duke University