Gartner reports that the average organisation has implemented five major firmwide changes in the past three years, and nearly 75% expect to increase the number of such initiatives in the next three years. However, half of these . . 

The latest insights were presented by the Aderant team at the Aderant roadshow in Sydney this week, which was kindly hosted by Hall & Wilcox. Chris Cartrett (CEO), Doug Matthews (Chief Product Officer), Monica Le-Nguyen ...

As progressive firm’s probe the future to search for competitive advantages, rapid developments with technologies including AI often makes this an obvious 

Changing a law firm’s practice management system often occurs every ten to fifteen years. Alternatively, when organisation's merge or are acquired, data consolidation between the parties becomes necessary. The drivers for change.

Harriss Wagner is pleased to be supporting the Legal industry by recently sponsoring Elite Vantage 2024 in Sydney. The conference was opened with Mark Dorman (Global CEO) and Elisabet Hardy (Global Head of Product). 

Harriss Wagner Consultants & Advisers is a proud supporter of the legal industry and is pleased to have sponsored the Chilli IQ 17th Managing Partners Forum in Byron Bay.

Law firms engage Harriss Wagner to improve their profitability, increase revenue growth, lower operating costs, gain greater market share and enhance the service delivery experience for their clients. 

Recognised by Australasian Lawyer with a Service Provider Award for 2023, Harriss Wagner has been driven for over two decades by the vision of its . . 

Change is generally recognised as a means of improving living standards, work practices and productivity. However, change presents many uncertainties and insecurities for individuals, communities and organisations. In our experience 

In this rapidly changing and fiercely competitive market, it has become clear that the use of technology is critical to success. So have law firms got technology in perspective?

Business growth and evolution is a desired outcome of successful businesses. Structures evolve, new technologies are introduced, regulations and compliance requirements change, and business processes are adjusted . . .

Harriss Wagner is proud to be recognised with a Silver Sustainability Rating from Paris based eco certifier EcoVadis. Rated at the 83rd percentile compared to over 100,000 other organisations worldwide for our commitment to. . .

Automation of processes is being introduced into business systems, along with B2B (business to business) integration where high-volume transactions are at play for portfolio management. In addition to the success of chatbots 

Have you ever returned to your favourite holiday destination to find the surroundings have changed. What was once a quiet hamlet is now commercialised with many more tourists on the streets than you once . . . 

Harriss Wagner's 'In Vino Veritas' wine tasting at the Chilli iQ 16th MPF 2023 was a great success with many delegates enjoying the local wine from The Overflow Estate 1895. Local viticulturist, Hamish Briner, provided valuable . . .

Harriss Wagner was pleased to be a Gold Sponsor at the Chilli iQ 16th Managing Partners Forum 2023. The many interesting speakers outlined . . .

There are probably no surprises when comparing Australia’s census data of the past twenty years that it reveals a shift towards an ageing population. Indeed, the Federal Government has voiced concerns regarding the impact an ageing . .

There are probably no surprises when comparing Australia’s census data of the past twenty years that it reveals a shift towards an ageing population. Indeed, the Federal Government has voiced concerns regarding the impact an ageing . .

Most of us will call a plumber if there is water leaking from the ceiling, and similarly, a licenced builder when planning a home extension. Presumably the reason we engage professionals is because we want the risk mitigated. . .

Contemplating whether to invest in a product or service requires a decision. Some decisions come easily like deciding on which chocolate bar to indulge in this afternoon.

Einstein once said, "Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius — and a lot of courage — to move in the opposite direction."

Well-designed business processes including integration and mobilisation consigns past legacies to becoming relics from a bygone era and allows human capital to be utilised far more effectively.

Human-interest stories are frequently published citing a person or people facing an avoidable tragedy. Stories such as Australia’s cricket legend, Shane Warne, who recently lost his life to heart disease that some would debate may 

During organisation-wide transformation, large numbers of people need to be brought along the journey to help them understand, why the change is necessary, how the change will unfold and the direct impact the change will . . .

“Harriss Wagner’s involvement in driving our technology transition program has had a profound impact on the support and services that Cana is now able to offer those people in need.”  Ian Dardis, Board Director             

Have you ever watched a game of football, netball, tennis or any sport without there being a scoreboard? Imagine how confusing it would be not knowing which team or player was winning and by what margin. Not only is a . . . 

If you required quadruple heart surgery how many times would you accept as a minimum the number of procedures your Cardiologist had previously performed?  Would it be five, ten, fifty or hundreds of times? The number will 

As many will attest, purchasing a new car can be an emotional process, particularly for those who see their car as more than a commodity that ferries them from A to B. There are many considerations that typically includes its  . . . 

Technology is part of our lives and continues to play a central role in creating a healthy business. Therefore, pouring hours into producing outputs manually is no longer modern and it does not fit with our need to deliver on the demands . .

During the recent Tokyo Olympic Games many of us were in awe of the outstanding performances of individuals and teams who in total achieved 17 new world records. Reflecting on the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games, some . . . 

The Harriss Wagner team will be going Dry during July. Please support our journey by donating what you can afford during these challenging times to Redkite, a beneficiary of the Dry July foundation. Many thanks in advance . . .

The practice management system is a necessity in a law firm’s business and continues to play a central role in helping to manage client relationships. Investing hours in the administration of client relationships rather than . . . 

We often learn from our clients that testing via a proven methodology has been compromised, or worse, not been undertaken at all. Testing is critical to the success of any system implementation, upgrade or update to functionality . . . 

The COVID-19 pandemic has been instrumental in teaching businesses, particularly those within knowledge-based industries, how to operate in a more agile manner. Rapid deployment of technologies to cater for the early . . .

Confidence in your systems is greatly enhanced with cleansed data, not to mention, efficiency and productivity gains when supporting modern processes and automation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has re-calibrated our beliefs. We have learned that we can work from home with the aid of modern technologies thus improving our productivity by eliminating the daily commute. We have also learned to . . . 

Working from home due to COVID-19 has amplified the need for healthy and well-maintained business systems

Over the past two decades we have witnessed law firms evolve from their . . . 
 

Will the office of the future become the ‘meeting’ place, rather than the ‘workplace’?

Who could have predicted the challenges of working and running a business 

Harriss Wagner is proud to celebrate 20 years in business and sends thanks to our valued clients and friends, who have kindly supported us in achieving this noteworthy milestone. Our journey has been a test of our endurance having . . . 

Sometimes the smallest of changes can provide the biggest impact.

The business needs of every organisation differ, and therefore system requirements differ. Many rightfully argue there is not one system that . . . 

At the coalface of the digital age, combined with unprecedented times from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear there is a need for ‘step change’ across the legal industry to digitise or automate more. Many law firms have made invest . .

Implementing a new practice management system is not a simple undertaking even after the system evaluation, selection and contract negotiations are complete. With demands associated with getting the system design and . . . 

What’s the likelihood of creating a bright new future you can’t yet imagine? Armed with the insights of others and unprecedented times, new perspectives can emerge . . .

Australia is recovering from a nationwide bushfire emergency. More than 12 million hectares of Australian land has been burnt. Upon witnessing these tragic events, we have been very mindful and sympathetic to all Australians . . .

Delightful and relaxing day shared with many of our clients at AO 2020 this week sighting Ash Barty flying the flag for Australia and Novak Djokovic serving in fine form. Thank you for joining us ABL, Allens, HFW, Macquarie .. .