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Management Consulting
Become strategic instead of just opportunistic. Plan firm growth, consider ownership transition, get ready for the recovery. Help for start-ups, for solo practitioners, and management coaching available.
Educational Programs
Relevant, practical and participatory education for design professionals. Workshops and seminars on design firm practice and small firm management. All are eligible for AIA learning units.
Retreat Facilitation Services
Retreats can be effective and engaging. Open Space Technology method is used to maximize participation and results for design firms, academic institutions, and non-profit organizations.
Architectural Services
Over twenty years experience in residential design and construction. Services offered include: residential design consultation; expert witness services; code consulting and compliance inspection.
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Planning in an Unpredictable Environment
• Deepen understanding of management principles and techniques
• Evaluate the financial performance of your firm
• Acquire simple tools for business planning, even as conditions change
• Practice applying course content to your firm’s situation
This course is a highly personalized opportunity for learning with Rena M. Klein, author of The Architect’s Guide to Small Firm Management. The course is targeted to design professionals who are owners of smalls firms, including solo practitioners. Others who would benefit from this course are those who are thinking of starting a firm; those who are in a management position in an established firm; and emerging professionals of all design disciplines.
Session 1: 3 hour workshop
Finding Order in Unpredictable Environments
Financial Terminology, Financial Ratios and Benchmarking
Year-end Financial Health Check-up – your firm’s performance in 2010
Session 2: 3 hour workshop
Review of Session 1
Business Models and Organizational Design
Growth (or no-growth) Planning
Using Scenario Planning Tools – your firm’s next five years
This highly interactive course is meant to be delivered to small groups, with sessions 1 and 2 separated by 1 to 4 weeks, or delivered in a one day, 7-hour format.