Facilitator Guide

Receiving Assignments: How to Take on Work Effectively

Facilitator Guide

Receiving Assignments: How to Take on Work Effectively

Topic: Professionalism & Communication

What’s covered

Preparing for the assignment meeting
Taking notes and asking good questions
Confirming the assignment
After the meeting

Before the session

Prepare the Attendees

Send the attendees an invitation for the session. Include this link, which has the videos and exercise they’ll need to prepare.

https://www.hotshotlegal.com/trainings/receiving-assignments-how-to-take-on-work-effectively/attendee

Prepare Yourself

Watch the videos and read the exercise so you’re familiar with the Hotshot material.

Course

Receiving Assignments: How to Take On Work Effectively

Focuses on how junior associates can confidently and efficiently receive new assignments. Covers how to prepare for assignment meetings, ask clarifying questions, confirm expectations, and follow up.
Exercise
PDF

During the session

Part 1: Knowledge Check

Ask attendees these questions to ensure they understand the topic:

How should you prepare for an assignment meeting?
What kinds of questions help clarify the assignment?
What should you do before the meeting ends and why?
What practical steps can help you stay organized after receiving an assignment?
How can effective communication prevent misunderstandings during an assignment?

Part 2: Group Exercise

Lead a group discussion based on the exercise. To encourage collaboration, divide the attendees into groups to discuss the exercise, then have a representative from each group summarize their views to the larger group. Call on people to share their thoughts and ask others to respond.

Tip for remote sessions: use your web conferencing system’s breakout room feature to divide people into groups.

Part 3: Firm Specifics

Share your own experiences and guidance, including:

Anecdotes
General practice tips (dos and don’ts)
Firm-specific guidance and practices

After the session

To continue learning, attendees can check out related courses in Hotshot’s Professionalism & Communication topic.

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