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Aligning Compensation With Strategy

Not only does compensation need to be competitive in the current environment, it also needs to support your ownership model and your strategic plan. Join Matt Keene to discuss ways…

The D.I.S. Multi-Tool: Reclaim Your Time

Available on 3/11 Whether you’re a senior managers or emerging leader, your time and energy are finite. How do you meet your commitments and have a life on your terms…

Managing Risk through Effective Contracts

Your professional services agreement is an essential tool in managing your exposure to risk. An equitable contract fairly apportions risk, while an onerous contract can shift inordinate—and sometimes uninsurable—liability to…

The Fundamentals of SEO: Expand Your Visibility. Drive Business Growth

Available on 9/1 Over the past year, your online presence has become your engine of growth. If your professional services firm wants to win and retain business, you need a…

Developing a Risk Management Plan

Design firms face risk every day. At times, the practice of architecture or engineering can feel like a minefield. The purpose of this course is to help guide design professionals…

EJCDC CMA‑050: Bidding Procedures and Construction Contract Documents (2021)

EJCDC® CMA‑050 is not itself part of the Bidding Requirements, a Bidding Document, or a construction Contract Document. Instead, the information gathered by using this form will be used by the…

ESOPs and Ownership Transition: Pros & Cons

Employee stock ownership plans have been used by the owners of A|E firms for over forty years as both a partial buyout technique as well as a total buyout strategy.…

Fed OSHA’s 2nd COVID-19 Emergency Rulemaking: Vaccine and Testing Mandates

On Sept. 9th, Pres. Biden revealed a new COVID-19 Action Plan with one of several key goals to “Vaccinate the Unvaccinated.” The most notable aspect of that plan is a…

Effective Documentation and Communication

Most claims against A/E firms are not rooted in design error but rather in non-technical causes of loss of which poor communications and documentation is a leading factor. Join Thomas…

The Art of Difficult Conversations

Whether it’s talking to an employee about their performance, challenging a fellow professional or principal, or just sharing bad news, conducting difficult conversations is never easy. They can be full…