Mandatory Training that Doesn’t Feel Mandatory

No one knows about the importance of completing compliance training (such as anti-harassment training) better than lawyers. And while it’s technically sufficient to simply take a course and “check the box,” lawyers can spot generic training a mile away - and they don’t appreciate having their time wasted. Taking a one-size-fits-all approach can not only frustrate your lawyers, it’s a missed opportunity to create a long-term market differentiation strategy for your law firm by building a culture that embraces training and the development of essential skills. 

If you have labor and employment lawyers, it could make sense to have them conduct your training sessions. After all, they are experts in these topics and they know their colleagues and the firm culture. But there are significant reasons why this may not be the best approach, including opportunity costs that distract your lawyers from billable client work, as we previously explored here.

Off-the-shelf digital training methods are another option, but they have their own limitations. They’re not geared towards lawyers and are often static, with few interactive exercises that allow learners to apply the concepts. Lawyers typically rush through the content without actually learning or retaining much of anything, adding to the belief that the whole exercise is a box-checking waste of time.

So, what’s the solution?

Find training that is not only designed for lawyers but is also delivered in a format that they find engaging. At SkillBurst Interactive, we work with our valued clients to create courses specifically for a high-caliber legal audience and customize them to each firm as needed. Our clients have found that offering quality compliance training – built on modern education principles rather than static lectures – ultimately improves their lawyers' essential professional skills and can serve as a differentiator with their clients.

So, as you evaluate compliance training options for your lawyers, consider taking a more strategic approach that looks beyond merely fulfilling a requirement. Using compliance training as an opportunity to show your lawyers that the firm provides training worthy of their time and attention encourages them to embrace future training as well.

Did you know?

SkillBurst’s award-winning sexual harassment prevention training series, “Respectful Workplace,” is designed specifically for the legal audience and is trusted by more AmLaw 100 firms than any other on-demand solution. With our convenient delivery model, interactive format, and customization options, we deliver training that will engage your lawyers and staff and help your firm foster a respectful workplace.

Contact us here to learn about how SkillBurst can help with compliance training that does more than check the boxes.