Rebecca Niebler – Proctor

About Rebecca Niebler

Organisational Culture and Support Officer, Queensland Law Society

Articles by Rebecca Niebler

Wellbeing

It’s a matter of trust

Being a trusted manager, advisor, or team colleague is something that most people aspire to achieve. However, a lack of trust is one of the most commonly quoted reasons for low performance, disengaged employees, and floundering workplace cultures. So what can you do to increase trust within your team?

Rebecca Niebler

Wellbeing

Conflict management: Are you an avoider or a seeker?

Dealing with conflict and difference of opinion is part of the daily routine for most solicitors. There never seems to be a shortage of issues–be it, confrontational clients, quarrelling colleagues, or an aggressive opposing party. What are your strategies for managing disagreements constructively?

Rebecca Niebler

Wellbeing

Breaking the silence: What to do when someone is struggling with alcohol (part 2)

Telling someone you are concerned about their level of drinking is not an easy conversation, but a critical one. Knowing the common pitfalls and how to avoid them, talking about low-risk alcohol consumption, and protecting your own boundaries and wellbeing, will empower you to have a constructive and supportive conversation that can make a positive difference in someone’s life.

Rebecca Niebler

Wellbeing

Breaking the silence: What to do when someone is struggling with alcohol (part 1)

Few people would deny that alcohol is an intrinsic part of Australian culture. It plays a central role in many people’s lives and is a staple ingredient to most professional functions, networking events, personal celebrations and get-togethers. In fact, there are few social occasions where drinking alcohol is discouraged–making it even harder to spot problematic drinking. So, what can you do if someone you care about is leaning too heavily on this popular and socially accepted activity?

Rebecca Niebler

Wellbeing

Leadership skills: Delegating effectively

Are you delegating effectively? Competent delegation is one of the key skills required to successfully lead and manage others. Core to this is knowing how to avoid the most common traps. Delegating well means neither abdicating your responsibility while disappearing completely nor finding an easy way to get rid of unattractive and mind-numbing tasks.

Rebecca Niebler