Managing a legal department isn’t much different from managing any other team – you structure the workload, build trust, nurture talent, find ways to improve efficiency, and monitor performance. There are some distinctions, however, and the following KPIs may help: - how much economic value your legal department generates; - your current expenses; - how much high- and low-value work your legal team does; and - the workload that comes from other departments. And here are a few more tips on managing a productive team: 1. Use task management software to manage the department workload. 2. Plan, budget, and track success using reporting tools. 3. Collaborate with other parties via CLM software.