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5 Contrarian Steps to Winning the Shortlist Interview

Your firm made the shortlist – now what? Despite looking otherwise, the selection process becomes more subjective when it reaches the shortlist interview stage. Don’t just rehash your proposal highlights;…

Accounting and Finance Tools for Building a More Resilient and Valuable Firm

Too many firms are “”flying blind”” when it comes to understanding their financial condition. They don’t have an accurate idea of where they are, or where they’re going. Lucky for…

Aptitude, Talent, & Interest: Becoming A Successful A/E Project Manager

One wit described his rise to project manager: “”I was in the wrong place at the wrong time.”” For many, this is an apt description of how they ended up…

Aligning Compensation and Ownership Transition Strategies

The workforce is changing. Younger employees view their careers differently than their predecessors and that includes incentives and compensation.Incentive programs need to support the firm’s overall compensation philosophy, but how…

Increase Shareholder Liquidity without an ESOP: The Better Alternative

Let’s face it. The transition of ownership is one of the biggest challenges facing companies today. With valuations on the rise once again and taxes taking the biggest bite out…

10 Basic Rules for Good Teaming!

When teaming works, clients see a winning combination on proposals and projects alike. But too often, a disconnect between prime/sub or designer/builder reveals the cracks in a team’s foundation ……

Infinity and Beyond! Avoiding and Managing Cyber Liability in the 21st Century

You don’t have to look too far for examples of major cyber crimes – Home Depot, Target, the United States government – and those are just the “name brands.” The…

How to Create the Next Generation of Seller-Doers: Without Just Throwing Them to the Wolves

Throw them to the wolves. Send them to a conference. Pray they figure it out on the job. These are common techniques for trying to grow the next generation of…

Impact of Automated & Connected Vehicles on Transportation, Site, and Parking Design

Automated and connected vehicles are nearly here – and that’s creating a radical change in how we’re thinking about transportation, site, and parking design and management. Join our panel of…

Manage Client Expectations Without Losing Your Shirt (or the Next Job!)

As clients demand more value for lower cost, the resulting project bids can leave little room for margin or contingency, let alone profit. And when clients inevitably request changes, you’re…