Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
Log in
Register
Search
Search titles only
By:
Search titles only
By:
More options
Toggle width
Share this page
Share this page
Share
Facebook
Twitter
Reddit
Pinterest
Tumblr
WhatsApp
Email
Share
Link
Menu
Install the app
Install
Forums
Law Firm Events
Law Firm Deadlines
TCLA TV
Members
Leaderboards
Premium Database
Premium Chat
Commercial Awareness
Future Trainee Advice
Forums
Aspiring Lawyers - Interviews & Vacation Schemes
Commercial Awareness Discussion
Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an
alternative browser
.
Reply to thread
Message
<blockquote data-quote="Alison C" data-source="post: 80705" data-attributes="member: 3943"><p>Hi - I don't use this very much but the Strive ladies did a podcast on Commercial Awareness a while back and discussed just this. From memory, they suggested a framework from an article, focusing on</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">So What?</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">What Next?</li> </ul><p>which might at least kick start you. It's good and simple but encompasses the 'why does this matter/what might the impact be?' elements really neatly.</p><p></p><p>For the TCLA newsletter, the framework used is <strong>The Story</strong> (plus any relevant <strong>Background</strong>) and <strong>What it Means for Law Firms and Businesses</strong>. If you use the SWOT/PESTLE factors to help you consider the key aspects of the story using those factors in that order, then the relevance will probably be easier to see.</p><p></p><p>Another approach to consider might be the factors used for teaching GCSE History Medicine Through Time (yes, a bit random I know but bear with me). What you are trying to do is look for explanations, patterns and factors. RAWGTICCS:</p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Religion (in Ireland and Israel, for example, you can't ignore this for most stories; also some individuals' actions are tied to their beliefs)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Attitudes (eg are people ready? if so/not, why? Are there activist tendencies? Cultural blocks such as racism?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">War (always expensive - and you could just consider work conflict if actual wars are irrelevant)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Governments (what is top of their agenda and how are they managing it?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Technology (has something changed? Is new tech enabling or disabling something that has just happened/might happen?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Individuals (eg Bill Gates, Zuckerberg etc etc)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Communications (this can mean everything from emails and Whatsapp to roads - think Suez Canal)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Chance (eg what if it had happened on a different day of the week or not in that order)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Science (this plays a big role in so much)</li> </ul><p>I don't usually use those but going through them now, they are pretty helpful. They might give you a broad canvas to decide what you think should make the cut.</p><p></p><p>So maybe collate your own list of key factors?? With a jazzy way to remember them? And put them on the forum?</p><p></p><p><strong>EDIT:</strong> links to Strive resources</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b2192044611a0e22afb1706/t/5c17b1a0b8a0454b6ae74f1b/1545056675016/StriveSpeaks+S01E03+Accompanying+Guide.pdf[/URL]</p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.striveconsultants.co.uk/strivespeaks-intro[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Alison C, post: 80705, member: 3943"] Hi - I don't use this very much but the Strive ladies did a podcast on Commercial Awareness a while back and discussed just this. From memory, they suggested a framework from an article, focusing on [LIST] [*]What? [*]So What? [*]What Next? [/LIST] which might at least kick start you. It's good and simple but encompasses the 'why does this matter/what might the impact be?' elements really neatly. For the TCLA newsletter, the framework used is [B]The Story[/B] (plus any relevant [B]Background[/B]) and [B]What it Means for Law Firms and Businesses[/B]. If you use the SWOT/PESTLE factors to help you consider the key aspects of the story using those factors in that order, then the relevance will probably be easier to see. Another approach to consider might be the factors used for teaching GCSE History Medicine Through Time (yes, a bit random I know but bear with me). What you are trying to do is look for explanations, patterns and factors. RAWGTICCS: [LIST] [*]Religion (in Ireland and Israel, for example, you can't ignore this for most stories; also some individuals' actions are tied to their beliefs) [*]Attitudes (eg are people ready? if so/not, why? Are there activist tendencies? Cultural blocks such as racism?) [*]War (always expensive - and you could just consider work conflict if actual wars are irrelevant) [*]Governments (what is top of their agenda and how are they managing it?) [*]Technology (has something changed? Is new tech enabling or disabling something that has just happened/might happen?) [*]Individuals (eg Bill Gates, Zuckerberg etc etc) [*]Communications (this can mean everything from emails and Whatsapp to roads - think Suez Canal) [*]Chance (eg what if it had happened on a different day of the week or not in that order) [*]Science (this plays a big role in so much) [/LIST] I don't usually use those but going through them now, they are pretty helpful. They might give you a broad canvas to decide what you think should make the cut. So maybe collate your own list of key factors?? With a jazzy way to remember them? And put them on the forum? [B]EDIT:[/B] links to Strive resources [URL unfurl="true"]https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b2192044611a0e22afb1706/t/5c17b1a0b8a0454b6ae74f1b/1545056675016/StriveSpeaks+S01E03+Accompanying+Guide.pdf[/URL] [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.striveconsultants.co.uk/strivespeaks-intro[/URL] [/QUOTE]
Insert quotes…
Verification
Our company is called, "The Corporate ___ Academy". What is the missing word here?
Post reply
Forums
Aspiring Lawyers - Interviews & Vacation Schemes
Commercial Awareness Discussion
Commercial Awareness Discussion Thread
Top
Bottom
This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
Accept
Learn more…