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Everyone Hates Your Bonus Program – Here’s How to Fix It!

Each year most firms spend 2-10%+ of net revenue on bonus programs yet industry studies show that 76% of employees believe their employer’s bonus program needs improvement. Using your best…

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Dealing With Difficult Conversations: Communication, Conflict and Other Snafus

We each speak our own language based on our background, history, mood, training, and what we had for breakfast. Just because you’ve been communicating since you left the womb doesn’t…

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A Sober Look at the Post-Covid Engineering Industry

As the world continues to emerge from the pandemic, we realize that while many doors closed, even more opened. There hasn’t been a time we can remember when the opportunity…

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Stop Leaving Money on the Table – 10 Keys to Maximizing Project Revenues

What if you could ensure that every project makes money and revenues and profits are maximized on every client? Salaries are increasing yet clients are pressuring you to lower fees.…

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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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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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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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Using Valuation to Improve Your Firm’s Prospects

Available on 3/5 Understanding your business’ value can help you set more informed financial goals and develop better short- and long-term business strategies. The data gleaned from a valuation also…

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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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Climate Change and its Implications on the Design Professions

Available on 3/11 In the U.S., buildings consume 39% of total energy used, as compared to 29% for transportation and 32% for industrial. The cement industry alone contributes 5-7% of…

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