Formazione Professionale – Professional Training

Confucius did say…

Posted on May 9, 2017

‘I hear and I forget.

I see and I remember.

I do and I understand’

Tip 1-Negotiating through active listening

Posted on April 17, 2017 Updated on June 5, 2017

According to Fisher and Ury in their book ‘Getting to Yes’, there are three major problems in communication. 

1. People may not be talking to each other. Frequently, when parties are disputing, they have given up on talking to each other and no longer trying to attempt any serious communication.
2. People do not pay enough attention to what other people are saying. This leads to misunderstandings which are compounded not only by different languages but also cultures. 

So what is the solution ?

Fisher & Ury talk about active listening. Active listening involves acknowledging what has been said and question your assumptions. Understanding is not agreeing but you need to demonstrate to the other side that you understand their point of view, and this will in turn make them open to listening to your point of view. 

This reciprocity is hoped will lead to maximizing your chances of having a constructive solution to the problem. 

Written by #Sofia Parastatidou (copyright and all other rights reserved).

For further details of our negotiation classes send an email to interlawconferences@gmail.com or fill in the form below. 

Does Grammar matter ?

Posted on April 14, 2017 Updated on April 14, 2017

You have written your draft memo, email, or presentation slides.  

Now it is time to revise and focus on your sentences.

So how important is grammar ?  What about punctuation ?

 

Remember ‘You do not get a second chance to make a first impression’. 

 

Now if your if your grammar and punctuation are wrong then this will not make a good impression at all. You will look unpolished and worst still, unprofessional.  

But strict adherence to grammar rules may render your work rigid, unappealing even boring. So how do you find the right balance ?

 

 

First of all, grammar is about clarity. Poor grammar could lead to misunderstandings as the reader is left to interpret the phrases themselves. In other words, you lose control of your work and this is not what we want. 

 

We want to control our audience to do what we want – whether it is to send us further information, buy or products or services, or stop doing something – the list is endless.

 

Grammar is your tool for controlling your audience. Good grammar makes you look good and helps you drive the message to the audience.

 For details of our upcoming writing courses for professionals send an email to interlawconferences@gmail.com or fill in the form below.

#Thought of the Day – Michael Swan

Posted on April 6, 2017

“Theory is when you know everything and nothing works; practice is when everything works and you don’t know why!”

Michael Swan.

#legalenglish Summer School- 2017

Posted on April 3, 2017

details coming soon

Toles Advanced Syllabus – 2017

Posted on March 17, 2017 Updated on March 8, 2017

Requirements

The TOLES Advanced Exam requires little or no knowledge of British or American law but learners who do well at this level usually have a strong awareness of commercial realities when dealing with the UK and the USA. Commercial awareness is an essential skill when it comes to scoring well in the TOLES Advanced Exam and some background reading and knowledge of current events in the international legal market is vital. Extra material on best practice in the profession in key areas is highly recommended. The exam requires knowledge of essential, international legal terminology, a mastery of complex grammar and complete sensitivity to use of register in the following general areas:

• basic legal negotiations
• pre-contractual documents
• commercial contracts
• banking
• companies
• other forms of business
• bankruptcy and insolvency
• employment law and contracts
• the litigation process
• essential contract law
• the law of tort
• intellectual property
• real estate
• oral contracts
• an introduction to the common law
• letter writing skills

For further details complete the contact form below