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Big Data, Neural Meshes, & Probabilistic Forecasting: Are We Really Improving Decision Making

Big Data, Neural Meshes, & Probabilistic Forecasting: Are We Really Improving Decision Making?

Quality decision making requires meaningful, reliable information. But does “”big data”” always meet those requirements? Algorithms and software programs are designed to mine data into information gold, but questions about…

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ESOP life cycle

6 Effective Ways to Sell Stock to an ESOP

Did you know there are at least 6 different ways shares of stock can be exchanged with an Employee Stock Ownership Plan? Some companies sponsor 100% ESOPs while others own…

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10 Keys to Increasing Utilization in Your A/E Firm

10 Keys to Increasing Utilization in Your A/E Firm

Did you know that just a 1% increase in utilization can mean $200,000 or more to a typical A/E firm? Your employees are your firm’s primary asset, and optimizing their…

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Seven habits of effective people

8 Days A Week: Time Management

The single biggest challenge in this hyper-active market is getting important tasks done. Join Leo MacLeod to learn a flexible, but proven approach to structuring your time and managing your…

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5 Contrarian Steps to Winning the Shortlist Interview

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;…

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

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…

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

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…

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Align compensation program with ownership vision

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…

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Are You Fighting Fires Instead of Managing Your Employees

Are You Fighting Fires Instead of Managing Your Employees?

No more high fiving after making the shortlist. Your technical ability, previous success, and relationships got you to the top, but the same is true of your competitors. Someone’s going…

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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 ……

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