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Firm zooms in on upskilling GCs
An Australian law firm will work to support the increasingly challenging role of general counsel by launching what it calls the nation’s first-to-market executive education program.
Emma Musgrave
McCullough Robertson has launched “tomorrow’s GC”, a 12-month education program offering professional coaching and upskilling opportunities for general counsel.
“With ever-changing business priorities and expectations, the role and skill set of the GC are evolving,” the statement said.
“Increasingly, the job description includes the responsibility of more than just the ‘day job’ of purely legal work. GCs are required to be part of general business considerations, be mindful of new technology to improve process efficiency, and sustainably lead teams of high-performing lawyers. The role requires a GC to be a well-rounded professional, with skills beyond legal technical excellence.
“Participants will work with industry leading facilitators and coaches on areas such as personal leadership and wellbeing, unlocking the potential of teams, enterprise leadership, and managing disruption through innovation and project management.”
Commenting further, Kristen Podagiel, managing partner at McCullough Robertson said: “This course is cutting edge [that] really supports the development of our in-house contacts”.
“The role of a GC is a challenging position with expectations and breadth only increasing. Taking time to invest in personal development is key to maintaining a healthy approach to sustainable leadership.”
Emma Musgrave
Emma Musgrave (née Ryan) is the managing editor, professional services at Momentum Media.
Emma has worked for Momentum Media since 2015, including five years spent as the editor of the company's legal brand - Lawyers Weekly. Throughout her time at Momentum, she has been responsible for breaking some of the biggest stories in corporate Australia. In addition, she has produced exclusive multimedia and event content related to the company's respective brands and audiences.
Prior to joining Momentum Media, Emma worked in breakfast radio, delivering news to the Central West region of NSW, before taking on a radio journalist role at Southern Cross Austereo, based in Townsville, North Queensland.
She holds a Bachelor of Communications (Journalism) degree from Charles Sturt University.
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