Program recordings from the 2023 AALL Annual Meeting & Conference were sponsored by LexisNexis. Please note the opinions shared during the programs represent the views of the speakers and not of AALL.

Learn how a law firm library department used the “Kill A Stupid Rule” process improvement activity to streamline processes, facilitate innovation, break down silos and promote engagement on our team. This session will cover the basics of the process review activity, provide best practices of how to implement it on your team, and identify the benefits of this type of activity beyond process improvements.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

Anyone who works where processes could be improved or where teams are siloed and don’t have transparent processes will benefit from this program.

TAKEAWAYS:

• Attendees will demonstrate an understanding of best practices for process review/improvement, be equipped with checklists/examples of process improvement activities, and will engage in a short example of the exercise (brainstorming ideas, practice plotting the “ease/impact” matrix, etc.).
• Attendees will be able to promote engagement using tools and resources outlined in the session and will engage in discussion around different types of activities/real world examples.
• Attendees will be able to promote innovation within their organization, with options for virtual and in-person sessions.

SPEAKERS:

• Michelle Trovillo (she/her/hers), Director of Information Resources, BakerHostetler
• Kris Martin, Managing Director, HBR Consulting LLC

COORDINATOR/MODERATOR:

• Karen Whitney (she/her/hers), Library Resources Manager, Perkins Coie, LLP - Library

AALL BODY OF KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS: Professionalism + Leadership At Every Level, Management + Business Acumen