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Up, Up and Away M&A Trends, Tactics, and Outlook for Engineering Firms

Up, Up and Away – M&A Trends, Tactics, and Outlook for Engineering Firms

Fueled by a strengthening national economy and design climate as well as pent-up demand for industry ownership transition, engineering M&A activity has been off to a significant start this year.…

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What I Really Meant to Say

What I Really Meant to Say … Mastering the Art of Communication

Your ability to communicate effectively determines your potential influence more than any other skill you can develop — and you need to develop it. Because even though you’ve been talking…

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When the Buck Stops with You

When the Buck Stops with You – Risk Management Strategies for Designers of Alternative Project Delivery/Design-Build

As the market for design/build and alternative delivery systems grows, so does the list of risk management issues facing design professionals … Standard of care Scope of services Dispute resolution…

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Command & control vs responsible autonomy

Why Command and Control Doesn’t Work Anymore – But Responsible Autonomy Does

Are you guilty of stifling firm and staff growth? “”Command and Control”” is how business management used to work. It assumes people can’t manage themselves. What we know now is…

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Winning Presentations by Design

Winning Presentations by Design

You won’t find winning presentations just by browsing the same old Microsoft templates … Equip yourself with the understanding and skills to deliver top-notch presentations that leave clients feeling confident…

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Recruiting Tips and Techniques

Recruiting Tips and Techniques Utilizing LinkedIn and Other Sources

HR professionals are finding it more and more difficult to recruit competent, qualified staff. But the problem might just be the tools, not the talent. Meaningful social connections gained through…

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Planning for a smooth exit the importance of building firm value

Planning for a Smooth Exit: The Importance of Building Firm Value

Every business owner reaches a point where they must consider how to successfully exit their business and divest their ownership interest, but where is the best place to start? Join…

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Professional Liability From the Date You Report a Claim to the Impact on your Premium

Professional Liability – From the Date You Report a Claim to the Impact on your Premium

Every A/E firm needs some kind of professional liability insurance to protect themselves from claims. But what is your firm’s role in the claim process, and what happens when you…

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From bland to brand

Oh What a Feeling – From Bland to Brand

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Network are eating the world

Networks are Eating the World: How Google Reshaped Your Marketing Model

It seems like just a few years ago we were talking about the migration to a service economy. Well, in the last 7-8 years we’ve blown right past that, through…

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