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Why M&A Deals Fail

Mergers and Acquisitions have been prevalent in the A/E space for years, with increasing frequency and consolidation occurring. What doesn’t get reported is the number of deals that fail… fail…

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How to Present on a Virtual Platform

Whether you’re back to business as usual, working remotely, or somewhere in between, the virtual business world is not going away. Part of your job now is to communicate and connect with…

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Pros and Cons of ESOPs in A/E Firms

ESOPs are common ownership vehicles in A/E firms. There are over 1,300 professional services firms with an existing ESOP, including some of the largest A/E firms in the industry. However,…

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Cultivating the Conversation: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

A brave leader is someone who says I see you. I hear you. I don’t have all the answers, but I am going to keep listening and asking questions.” -Brenee…

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Risk Management Strategies for a Changing Global Market

Design firms encounter risks at all levels, but global market forces demand more than the traditional mitigation strategies offered by the risk and insurance market. Evolving risk strategies may offer…

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Key Insights from the 2021 High Growth Study

Recent cultural and economic shifts have accelerated marketing and business development trends for architecture, engineering, and construction businesses. Through these changes, some firms have excelled by growing nearly twice as…

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Building Professional Development Plans for Engineers

Many engineering firms struggle with written, strategic development tracks for their staff. It’s hard enough to train engineers to do the jobs you have right now, much less develop talent…

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Putting Thought into Thought Leadership

Available on 6/9 An effective thought leadership strategy enables professional services firms to build brand visibility and establish credibility and trust with prospects and clients. Yet, the term “thought leadership” is…

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A Proposal for Building Purposeful Teams

We’ve all been on projects with teams that simply don’t work. Deadlines are missed, fingers are pointed, blame is passed all around. It feels terrible. And the worst part is…

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Overcome Federal Contracting Performance Evaluation Headaches: A Review of the Contract Disputes Act

Available on 1/20 Government contractors are constantly at risk of facing damaging performance evaluations by their federal clients that erroneously or capriciously capture the efficacy of their work, at times…

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