With large gatherings on the sidelines for the foreseeable future, one might expect law firm professional development activities to be at a standstill. Not so, say heads of training at many AmLaw 200 firms. Rather, demand is rising, especially in areas highly aligned with the needs of 2020: DEI, business development and leadership. This spike in interest, alongside the pandemic-induced move to a largely virtual workforce, has many leaders asking how to respond effectively to the call for education in a remote world. And understandably so.

Confidence in the ability of some traditional trainers to morph their content to an online format is decidedly low; as is the efficacy of day-long programs delivered over Zoom. The adage “what got you here won’t get you there,” rings true. To create impactful learning opportunities for high-performing adults in an online environment takes a new approach – one replete with creative solutions, interactivity, technology and a whole lot of planning.