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65 I L T A N E T . O R G Analysis. Post-project analysis is an extremely valuable way to learn and improve. When a project completed we gathered feedback from the project team through an anonymous survey to find out what went well, what could have gone better, and what to focus on next. The information gave us valuable insight into how to shape future projects. We are also measuring the impact of the projects by, for example, gathering usage metrics. Feedback and Learning There was positive feedback and, as outlined above, many tangible outcomes from the various projects. Our post-project surveys allowed us to drill into what people got out of the projects, with these overarching themes standing out: • The projects were a learning and self-development opportunity for many of the lawyers. Senior lawyers honed their leadership, people management and mentoring skills and junior lawyers broadened their legal skills (by researching a new topic or drafting model forms and precedents) and other skills such as presentation and communication. • The success of these projects was due to teamwork and collaboration between lawyers and business services across different offices and departments. Some of the projects had a strong focus on data and technology, for example, so it was an opportunity for lawyers to familiarise and work with our technology teams about the best ways to work with and display data to convey a range of possibilities to clients. • This initiative also allowed attorneys in the same group, who had not necessarily worked together before, to collaborate on the delivery of these projects. They benefitted from getting to know each other and their areas of expertise, particularly across the different offices of our global network. A great outcome at a time when meeting new people was a particular challenge. The Future This initiative was a fantastic achievement of collaboration across our network, building knowledge as well as connections amongst our teams. It ended up being such a success that it has now been incorporated into various strategic plans for 2021, with many new projects on the horizon. ILTA Adam Dedynski is a knowledge management (KM) projects specialist and English-qualified lawyer. He has a background in litigation and regulatory law but currently focuses on delivering a wide range of internal and external KM, innovation and technology initiatives across Reed Smith LLP. Outside of Reed Smith LLP, Adam is a valued member of the KM and Marketing Content Coordinating team at the International Legal Technology Association (ILTA). In this role, he has led and delivered global round table discussions, webinars, and written blogs on a variety of topics such as artificial intelligence, electronic signatures, remote hearings, and project management.

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