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New Federal Cyber-Security Standards and Practices Could Mean More Liability for Your Firm – What You Need to Know

The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) issued Order No. 829 last July that put into motion the development of rules to impose new cyber-security standards for all firms in the…

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A checkup from the proposal doctor your RX for making strong proposal

Proposal Doctor Checkup: Your Rx for Stronger Proposals

Your annual physical checkup helps you stay strong and healthy. So why not give your proposals the same treatment? Join “”The Proposal Doctor”” Ken Tihacek to examine the dozen fatal…

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Results are in major causes of claims today and methods for reducing them

Results Are In – Major Causes of Claims & Best Practices to Avoid Them

Did you know the majority of claims for all project types are filed 3-8 years after a project completes, with 5 years the peak? Or how about that technical error…

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Motivate and Manage: Brain-Friendly Techniques to Enhance Performance

Motivate and Manage: Brain-Friendly Techniques to Enhance Performance

As the engineering consulting business becomes more complex and pressures for project delivery increase, staff can feel unsettled and unmotivated. Fortunately, the research is in and motivation is not just…

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Simple Incentive Compensation That Works

Simple Incentive Compensation That Works!

How do we connect the daily decisions of our employees to the short and long term health of the business? One key is implementing an incentive compensation program that works.…

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Communicate with credibility

Present with Confidence to Engage Your Audience and Earn their Trust

When it comes to presenting, engineers have a bad reputation. Too often, they deliver a “data dump” of technical information, leaving prospects and clients bored or altogether unsure of what…

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Recruiting Tips and Techniques

Recruiting Tips and Techniques Utilizing LinkedIn and Other Sources

HR professionals are finding it more and more difficult to recruit competent, qualified staff. But the problem might just be the tools, not the talent. Meaningful social connections gained through…

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Planning for a smooth exit the importance of building firm value

Planning for a Smooth Exit: The Importance of Building Firm Value

Every business owner reaches a point where they must consider how to successfully exit their business and divest their ownership interest, but where is the best place to start? Join…

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The High Cost of Bad Management

The High Cost of Bad Management

“People join companies and leave managers. Yet while most firms agree that money spent on leadership training would save on performance issues later, they’re still unwilling to commit the cash…

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Professional Liability From the Date You Report a Claim to the Impact on your Premium

Professional Liability – From the Date You Report a Claim to the Impact on your Premium

Every A/E firm needs some kind of professional liability insurance to protect themselves from claims. But what is your firm’s role in the claim process, and what happens when you…

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