Business of Design Consulting

Learn. Grow. Succeed.

The Business of Design Consulting is a three day program developed to build management expertise and leadership to help your firm thrive. Taught by experienced industry practitioners, the agenda covers the critical topics every A/E firm needs to know to succeed despite an ever-changing business environment.

Join us in New Orleans, LA, from March 2-4, 2027 for an immersive learning experience that brings industry professionals together for three days of learning, collaboration, and networking. Through expert-led sessions and interactive discussions, you'll have opportunities to exchange ideas, share experiences, and build meaningful connections with peers who face similar challenges. You'll gain fresh perspectives and explore practical strategies you can apply at your firm.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your leadership abilities, strengthen business operations, or navigate emerging industry challenges, you'll leave with actionable insights, valuable connections, and practical tools to support your firm's continued success.

Course Overview

Day One
Leadership & Employee Engagement Strategies
Transitioning from Project Management to Leadership

Day Two
Contracts & Risk Management
Finance

Day Three
Business Management & Ownership Transition
Marketing & Business Development

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“I have been doing this work for 35 years and it was extremely refreshing…I especially learned a lot from the group sessions...To hear what folks like ourselves are doing all across the country. You did a wonderful job with these training sessions. We are going to recommend our department managers and upcoming promising PMs take this training when it is available again.“

David Cutlip, Environmental Services Division Manager, The Markosky Engineering Group, Inc.

"Absolutely fantastic course. I've just been offered ownership within my company and found this course to be the perfect combination of all information I need to consider my options and make good decisions. It also helped me learn new tactics to be sure I'm contributing positively to the growth of my company."

"Year after year, attendees attest the Business of Design Consulting program consistently meets objectives and fulfills expectations."

"Business of Design Consulting speakers always earn high marks on preparation and subject knowledge, as well as clear and engaging presentation styles."

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Learn how to manage finances and risk, develop profitable client relationships, cultivate staff relations, mitigate legal implications, marketing - and more!