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Best Practices for Highly Effective Boards

A competitive industry means you need every possible edge to succeed. And with companies of all sizes and ownership structures moving to a more dynamic, forward-looking governance model, turning the…

How to Lead Without Authority (Even When You’re the Boss)

There’s one in every firm. You know, that person who carries that title of “”boss”” or “”manager”” while falling short of actually leading anyone. That’s because leadership isn’t bestowed by…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Manage Your Projects to Meet Your Clients Expectations

All too often, young engineers find themselves managing projects for which they are technically proficient but are ill prepared for dealing with contracting for their services and managing their clients.…