Leadership and Management
Enlightened leadership to thrive for tomorrow
Developed By
Suitable for
5 to >15 years PQE
“Before you are a leader, success is all about growing yourself. When you become a leader, success is all about growing others.” ~ Jack Welch
Programme Overview
The legal profession is evolving rapidly, and those who will shape its future are leaders who can think broadly and operate beyond traditional legal boundaries.
The SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership Programme is designed for law firm partners, general counsel, and senior legal officers in the Asia-Pacific region who are ready to lead beyond legal expertise, driving business, strategy, and organisational impact. Bringing together INSEAD’s world-class management expertise and SAL’s deep regional legal insight, this intensive programme is designed for senior legal professionals.
It equips them with the strategic tools, leadership confidence, and peer perspectives needed to navigate ambiguity, talent and leadership challenges, and an increasingly competitive landscape.
This two-day programme is designed to equip legal leaders with the skills to navigate an increasingly competitive and disrupted environment. It focuses on two core themes:
Leading Organisational Leadership Challenges & Transitions
- Leadership Challenges & Transitions
Explore leadership roles, develop adaptability, and master the psychology of power in leadership. Build positive workplace cultures, nurture junior talent (e.g., Gen Z), and foster psychological safety in teams. - Leading Organisational Change
Navigate the challenges of change with real-world cases and a Power & Influence simulation. Learn to address the psychology of change, understand organisational politics, and drive transformation effectively.
Leading Self & Teams
- Influence Without Authority
Develop strategies to persuade and inspire others through trust-building and emotional intelligence. Learn ethical influence tactics, effective communication, and how to empower teams. - Team Dynamics and Decision-Making
Discover strategies to optimise group performance, minimise conflict, and align individual and team objectives. A hands-on team decision-making exercise will highlight collaborative best practices.
Learning Model
The programme incorporates case studies, lectures, group discussions, and real-world scenarios to help participants address the unique challenges faced by professional service firms, including law firms. Participants are encouraged to complete 5-6 hours of pre-programme reading to maximise their learning experience.
Participants will receive a joint SAL-INSEAD Legal Leadership Programme Certificate issued by INSEAD upon completion of this 2-day programme.
Fees & CPD
Fees
SGD 7,412 (inclusive of 9% GST)
CPD
15.5 Public CPD Points (Incl. 15.5 MEC Points)
Practice Area
Professional Skills
Training Category
Advanced
Programme Overview
Great lawyers are defined by their expertise. Great legal leaders are defined by something more. Beyond Legal Advice: Leading High-Performance Teams is a one-day programme for mid-senior-level legal professionals looking to sharpen the leadership skills that drive real organisational impact. Through immersive case discussions, simulations, and group reflection, participants will develop stronger strategic thinking, learn to deliver effective feedback, and build the confidence to lead diverse, high-performing teams under pressure. Leave with practical tools and actionable insights you can apply immediately, in the room and beyond.
Programme Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Demonstrate strategic leadership skills by applying on-the-job learning approaches and reflecting on personal leadership challenges
- Analyse and address leadership dilemmas through case discussions
- Practice effective feedback techniques that support growth, accountability, and constructive dialogue.
- Strengthen teamwork and problem-solving skills by collaborating in high-pressure simulations, while recognising team dynamics.
- Apply strategies for building effective teams to strengthen trust, commitment, and results
Learning Model
The programme incorporates case studies, lectures, group discussions, and real-world scenarios to help participants address the unique challenges faced by professional service firms, including law firms. Participants are encouraged to complete 2 to 3 hours of pre-programme reading to maximise their learning experience.
Fees & CPD
Fees
SGD 744.00 (SAL Members)
SGD 930.00 (Non-SAL Members)
CPD
6 Public CPD Points (Incl. 3.5 MEC Points)
Practice Area
Business Development
Decision-Making
Training Category
Intermediate
Intermediate
Programme Overview
Every law firm has a strategy. However, not every legal professional knows how to shape, challenge, or execute it.
Law Firm Business and Strategy is a one-day programme for legal professionals who want to move beyond day-to-day practice and engage with the bigger picture — how firms compete, differentiate, and grow. Participants will explore how mission, purpose, and values define a firm's identity, examine the competitive forces reshaping the legal market, and develop the skills to analyse and articulate a compelling value proposition.
Blending strategic frameworks with practical application, this programme gives legal professionals the tools to think and act like true stakeholders in their firm's success.
Programme Objectives
By the end of the session, participants will be able to:
- Clearly define and differentiate mission, purpose, vision, and values, and assess their importance in shaping a law firm’s culture and aspirations.
- Analyse the competitive forces and external drivers impacting the industry.
- Evaluate their firm’s current strategy and map competitors’ positioning for comparison.
- Explore their ability to make more substantive contributions to firm strategy.
Learning Model
The programme incorporates case studies, lectures, group discussions, and real-world scenarios to help participants address the unique challenges faced by professional service firms, including law firms. Participants are encouraged to complete 2 to 3 hours of pre-programme reading to maximise their learning experience.
Fees & CPD
Fees
SGD 744.00 (SAL Members)
SGD 930.00 (Non-SAL Members)
CPD
6.5 Public CPD Points (Incl. 3 MEC Points)
Practice Area
Business Development
Decision-Making
Training Category
Intermediate
Intermediate