Company Culture

From Partner to People Leader: The Skills Law School Didn’t Teach You

Michelle Crawford | Chief Conversationalist

Published on: 01/09/2025

You made partner, but no one trained you to lead people. In this article, we explore the often-overlooked leadership gap in law firms. Why do so many brilliant lawyers struggle when they step into management roles? And what can be done about it? Discover the human-centred skills law school left out and how legal professionals can grow into confident, connected, people-first leaders.

Company CultureLeadership

Remembering to Play

Michelle Crawford | Chief Conversationalist

Published on: 19/02/2025

There’s growing research supporting the idea that play isn’t a distraction - it’s an essential tool for boosting creativity and productivity.

Company Culture

3 Key Reasons Organisations Face Cultural Challenges

Michelle Crawford | Chief Conversationalist

Published on: 05/02/2025

Organisational culture is often shaped by strategy—or the absence of it. When culture begins to decline, it typically stems from one of three key issues...

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The Workplace Conflict Dilemma

Michelle Crawford | Chief Conversationalist

Published on: 21/01/2025

You’re a busy manager with two employees who can’t stand each other. Their long-standing cold war is dragging down productivity and morale, and if things don’t improve soon, the situation will become unfixable.

CommunicationCompany CultureConflict