Small Firm Workshop 2025

Blueprint for Success: Developing the Next Generation of Firm Leaders

Ask any top-performing business leader, and they will tell you: the future of a firm depends on investing in leadership today. The 2025 Small Firm Coalition Winter Workshop is your catalyst for closing the “missing middle” gap and shaping your next generation of dynamic leaders.

Why This Workshop?
This isn’t just another seminar—it’s a transformational experience designed to empower both senior and emerging leaders to collaboratively address leadership challenges and craft innovative solutions. From sharpening mentorship skills to creating actionable career pathways, this interactive event equips your firm to thrive in a competitive landscape.

Invest in the Future of Your Firm:
This workshop is an unparalleled opportunity for senior executives and emerging leaders to step out of their day-to-day routines and into a collaborative space where:

Senior Leaders can hone mentorship strategies, plan for leadership succession, and foster stronger generational alignment.

Emerging Leaders can build confidence, gain strategic insights, and fast-track leadership potential.

Attendees can earn up to 8 PDH’s

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Key Takeaways Include:

Bridging the Leadership Gap: Gain tools to create a seamless leadership pipeline and address the talent gap head-on.

Mastering Mentorship: Build meaningful connections that enhance team performance and morale.

Soft Skills for Impact: Learn to navigate difficult conversations, improve communication across generations, and inspire teams.

Actionable Growth Plans: Leave with clear, customized career and mentorship roadmaps to ensure continued development post-event.

What Makes This Workshop Unique?

Dual Leadership Participation: Bring a senior leader and an emerging leader (or several!) to maximize collaboration and firm-wide impact.

Real-World Problem-Solving: Small group breakout sessions focused on tackling the challenges that matter most to your firm.

Earn PDHs: Attendees will walk away with up to 8 Professional Development Hours, adding extra value to your investment.

Attendee Benefits at a Glance:

For Senior Leaders:

- Become a more impactful mentor.

- Develop the tools to inspire and empower emerging talent.

- Build lasting strategies for a sustainable leadership pipeline.

For Emerging Leaders:

- Unlock your leadership potential with tailored strategies.

- Learn how to lead from your current role with confidence and clarity.

- Collaborate with senior leaders to understand the big picture and take a seat at the strategic table.

Don’t Miss Out!

Firms that invest in leadership today will lead the industry tomorrow. Secure your spot at the 2025 Small Firm Coalition Winter Workshop and gain the tools to cultivate a culture of leadership excellence.

Firms are encouraged to send a senior leader and an emerging leader, with no limit on the number of participants.

Registration Rates

ACEC Small Firm Coalition Member: $999

ACEC Member: $1,199

Nonmember: $1,399

Speakers

Kristi focuses her extensive expertise on helping clients design a workforce that is not only prepared for the future, but one that leverages disruption to thrive and succeed. Weaving together a unique blend of anticipatory tools and insights with practical solutions, Kristi provides clients with an approach to Leadership Development that empowers the NextGen.

Applying deep workforce knowledge, Kristi helps companies overcome challenges by providing strategic direction, implementing and improving policies and procedures, and skillfully turning human capital management into a competitive advantage.

Kristi is presenter on workplace trends, workplace dynamics, total compensation strategies, employee performance, and other topics for ACEC National and other ACEC member organizations (PA, OH, VA, and CO).

Education

Ph.D. in Organizational Management with a specialization in HR from Capella University
MBA in Business from Capital College, The Pennsylvania State University
BS degree in Accounting from Capital College, The Pennsylvania State University

Kristi Weierbach, Ph.D., SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Managing Director, Workforce Advisory with Stambaugh Ness

Kate’s 25+ years of experience in the Architecture and Engineering industry includes leadership roles as a Consultant, Principal-in-Charge, and National Engineering Director. Her primary focus is on helping clients with transition strategies including ownership transition and mergers and acquisitions. Kate applies a “lead with people” approach as she partners with firms to successfully anticipate and prepare for their future. She is a licensed mechanical engineer in the state of Colorado.

She is presenter on interpersonal communication skills, finance, workplace trends, transition, and other topics for ACEC National and other ACEC member organizations (PA, VA, TX, MO, CO). She is actively involved with ACEC Colorado and was key in delivering their Emerging Leadership series 2023/2024 courses across the wide spectrum of topics from emotional intelligence to the responsibilities of becoming an owner in a firm to business acumen.

Education

B.A. in Psychology from University of Colorado
B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Colorado
Executive MBA, General Business and Finance from University of Denver

Kate Allen, PE, MBA
Director, Strategic Growth Advisory with Stambaugh Ness

Hotel Reservations

Hyatt Regency Phoenix
122 North Second Street
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Room block is available until January 15, 2025 or until the block is full.

If you need support booking your stay for the workshop due to limited availability, please contact Michelle Kroeger at mkroeger@acec.org for assistance.

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