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Don’t Just Tell Them…Teach Them! The Essential Elements of Effective Coaching

Don’t Just Tell Them…Teach Them! The Essential Elements of Effective Coaching

Coaching effectiveness should be measured by the results it generates, not the effort put into it. Yet, in many A/E firms coaching younger associates is often left up to the…

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High-Skilled Visa Enforcement Changes 2019: How Employers are Affected

High-Skilled Visa Enforcement Changes 2019: How Employers are Affected

The Trump Administration has made significant changes to its review of H-1B visas, which engineering firms use to hire foreign nationals when qualified Americans are not available. These changes include:…

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How to Value Your Engineering Company

How to Value Your Engineering Company

Owning a privately held engineering company isn’t like owning stock in a publicly traded company, where shares trade daily and anyone with a connection to the internet can find the…

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The Unspoken Truth of Proposal Strategy

The Unspoken Truth of Proposal Strategy

How much of a factor is price? What are owners really asking for in the RFP? How do owners review responses to a solicitation? Is best value really best value? No…

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How to Become a (Better) Seller-Doer

How to Become a (Better) Seller-Doer

Becoming a seller-doer — or becoming a better one — takes time and effort. Yet through planning, study, and practice, you can master the art and science of A/E business…

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Now That You're A Project Manager: Responsibilities and Challenges

Now That You’re A Project Manager: Responsibilities and Challenges

Everyone has their own reasons for becoming an engineer, but very rarely do engineers set out early in their careers to become a project manager. In fact, many project managers…

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Blogging for Thought Leadership: A Blueprint for Engineering Firms

Blogging for Thought Leadership: A Blueprint for Engineering Firms

Blogging is the cornerstone of content marketing and should play a central role in your engineering firm’s online marketing and thought leadership efforts. The right kind of blog can drive…

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Imminent Technology Disruption – A Career Killer, or Opportunity?

Imminent Technology Disruption – A Career Killer, or Opportunity?

What might the future of engineering look like among IoT, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence, and Robotics? Who will be our industry’s Uber?Protect your firm and ensure you remain relevant while forces…

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Must vs Should: The Truth about Negotiating with the Government

Must vs Should: The Truth about Negotiating with the Government

The world of government contracting is filled with rules and regulations. The Brooks Act, 23USC112, 23CFR172 and on and on … Firms try to make contract negotiation easy by gathering…

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Why ESOPs Work So Well at Engineering Firms

Why ESOPs Work So Well at Engineering Firms

Did you know there is more ESOP ownership in engineering firms than just about any other industry in the US? Ever wonder why? Is it because ESOPs …? Maintain an…

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