BUSINESS OF
DESIGN CONSULTING
LEARN. GROW. SUCCEED.
April 6 - May 20, 2021
Register Today. Seating Limited.
Presented for the first time in a virtual format, the Business of Design Consulting builds
management expertise and leadership to help your firm thrive.
Combining pre-recorded presentations with live, interactive sessions led by experienced industry practitioners,
this six-week program covers the critical topics every A/E professional needs to know to succeed
despite an ever-changing business environment.
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FACULTY
HR Advisors Group, LLC
Barbara Irwin
AXA/XL
Matheson Financial Advisors
Matt Fultz
Friedman & Partners
Richard Friedman
COURSE SCHEDULE
The Leadership Path
Personal Vision
Strategic Planning
Leadership Progression
Relationship Mgmt & Diverse Teams Best Practices in the E/A Industry
Week One
Week Two
Week Three
Risk Mgmt Crystal Ball
Key Risk Factors for Project Success/Failure
Contract Do's & Don'ts
Communication & Documentation
Driving Value
Long-Term Financial & Valuation Results
Accounting Principles & Financial Tools
Week Four
HIGHLIGHTS
Build Skills
Covered topics include: managing finances and risk, developing profitable client relationships, staff relations, legal implications, marketing - and more!
Remote Learning
The new virtual structure of this course means no travel and since it's spread out over 6 weeks, there's more learning and less "bingeing."
Our faculty instructs from the heart of their deep and varied experience in helping A/E firms improve performance and profitability.
Learn from Experts
Even in a remote environment, this interactive program allows you to connect and work with design professionals like you, looking to tackle the business side of their firms.
Work with Peers
KUDOS
Here's what the previous attendees told us!
PRICING
Member Rate
$
750
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Questions? Answers!
Time Commitment
Participants can expect to spend 3-4 hours a week on a combination of short, pre-recorded presentations and live sessions with the instructors.
Registrants may substitute another participant at any time without penalty prior to March 5, 2021. Please alert ACEC so we may update our information for PDH recordkeeping.
Substitutions
PDHs
PDH certificates will be avialble for immediate download at the conclusion of the course.
Refunds & Cancellations
Full refunds for cancellations received no less than 7 days prior to start date. Credits issued if cancellation received 3 days before start; less than 48 hours, no refund or credits will be issued.
ACEC
American Council of Engineering Companies
1015 15th Street, NW, 8th Fl
Washington, DC 20005
acec.org
BUSINESS OF DESIGN CONSULTING
Success Awaits
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American Council of Engineering Companies.
Randy Lewis
"Business of Design Consulting speakers always earn high marks on preparation and subject knowledge, as well as clear and engaging presentation styles."
"Year after year, attendees attest the Business of Design Consulting program consistently meets objectives and fulfills expectations."
Steve Walker
srwalker & associates
Week Five
Financial Exit Strategy
Internal Ownership Transition
M&A in the Recovery Decade
Week Six
Difference Between Marketing & BD
Greatest BD Challenges & Strategies
Strengthening Client Relationships
Targeting Prospects and Closing the Sale
Interested in sending five or more staff?
Email kgoodman@acec.org to receive 10% off your group registration.