Best Learning Programme

For the firm whose development programmes combine a clear analysis of training and education needs with innovative interventions focused on business success and personal learning.

2006 WINNER

Dick Nigon of ALA with Paul Bennett of PricewaterhouseCoopers

Pricewaterhouse Coopers Business Diploma brings executive education into the workplace and delivers learning to managers and senior managers that is timely, relevant and leading-edge. Their partnership with London Business School adds to an already compelling proposition while the chance to work towards a Diploma serves to integrate and focus an impressive curriculum of commercial, technical and leadership modules.

The PwC Business Diploma is to be commended for its innovative combination of education, work-based learning and accreditation.

2006 EUROPEAN WINNER AND RUNNER UP

Dick Nigon of ALA with Barbara van Duren of De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek

De Brauw Blackstone Westbroek has created its own academy to accelerate the learning of junior associates in their critical first months with the firm. Recognising how difficult it is to ensure that young lawyers get the case and client experience they need to be admitted to the Bar, De Brauwerji brings together an innovative mix of training, coaching and structured experience. In De Brauwerji young learners are given space to learn and the opportunity to develop the skills, attitudes and relationships they will need.

In a tough market place for top talent De Brauwerji represents an attractive solution to the management of the young lawyer's professional development.

3RD PLACE

Greenwoods take the mantra that they want their lawyers to be better people managers seriously. Since 2002 they have been building and rolling out a series of creative learning programmes designed to help lawyers understand and better manage the impact of their behaviour on their clients and colleagues - and inspiring 'more awareness of people as people'. The Greenwoods application conveys an enthusiasm for learning and development that is infectious. The programmes on offer enable lawyers to sign up for short bites or long courses, depending on their appetite.

The Greenwoods programme courageously tackles the people side of effective business, laying the foundations for superior client service and a thriving learning culture.

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2006 SPONSOR

The Association of Legal Administrators is the premier management resource for the legal profession. It is the largest international association providing support to professionals involved in the management of law firms and corporate legal departments. ALA represents legal administrators and managers who are thought leaders and industry experts on legal management issues such as finance, human resources, systems and technology, marketing and practice management. ALA provides high-quality educational opportunities and services to more than 9,600 members in 27 countries.