Registration is live for this 3-part Small Firm Series, hosted by AIA Oregon in partnership with Rena M. Klein and her colleagues at CVG . Come away with fundamental knowledge, strategies, tools, and resources for successful small firm adaptation and transformation. Tailored to the needs and interests of small firm practitioners, these interactive half-day sessions will include compelling presentations, case study features, workshop activities, and ample time for peer-to-peer discussion. Both full series registration and single-session registration are available. Learn more!
April 14th, 9am - 1pm PST - Session 1: Stabilize Your Small Firm With Strategic Business Planning (Rena and Emily) 4 AIA LU|Elective available
Managing a growing design firm offers a variety of unique challenges and opportunities. An unpredictable business environment and a quickening pace of change requires firm owners to adapt, but how can firm owners proactively prepare for growth in uncertain times? We will demystify the business planning process. Each attendee will develop their own business plan outline in this interactive workshop – so you can leave inspired, organized, and one step ahead of the competition!
April 28th, 9am - 1pm PST - Session 2: Effective Strategies for Advancing Emerging Leaders and Transitioning Ownership (Rena and Sun) 4 AIA LU|Elective available
How do firms succeed in transitioning ownership and leadership? When should firm leaders begin thinking about ownership transition, and what options are available to firm founders approaching retirement? How can successors truly leverage the knowledge and connections of the founder? Planning for leadership transition brings up many questions and few answers; however if a firm leader intends to transfer ownership to the next generation, emerging leaders need mentorship, tools, and skills to succeed. This session will outline structured stages of professional development for emerging leaders as a key component to effective ownership transition
May 12, 9am - 1pm PST - Session 3: Streamlining Operations to Achieve Your Business Goals (Sun and Erin) 4 AIA LU|Elective available
Business planning and professional development mean little without proper implementation. How will you structure your team for the greatest results? What bottlenecks are slowing down your design execution? Can clear roles and responsibilities improve operations while also creating paths for advancement? This session will explore alternative ways of thinking about your day-to-day operations using case studies from other small design firms.
https://www.aiaoregon.org/events/2023/4/14/aia-oregon-small-firm-exchange-business-of-architecture-series
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Jennifer Wright AIA
Richard Brown Architect AIA
Portland OR
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