AIA Pennsylvania Small Firm Forum
Complimentary Virtual Forum 1 AIA LU
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 | 12:00pm - 1:00pm ET
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Join us in this important discussion. Participants will examine practical strategies for supporting developing architects as they transition from recent graduates to the "missing middle" of day-to-day project and firm leadership. The course will discuss the role that intentional culture creation plays in creating a stronger pipeline of future firm leaders.
Attendees will gain actionable ideas for fostering an environment where emerging professionals are empowered to take ownership of their development and remain committed to the profession. Whether your firm has one employee or fifty, this session provides practical, scalable approaches to building a workplace where both people and practice can flourish.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the characteristics of a human-centered firm culture that improves employee engagement, recruitment, and retention.
- Explore mentorship strategies that support emerging professionals through the "missing middle" of their careers and prepare them for greater responsibility.
- Evaluate practical approaches firms can use to encourage proactive goal-setting and achievement.
- Create strategies for developing the next generation of firm leaders who can carry on the firm's mission after the founders are gone.
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Susan Frear
AIA Pennsylvania
New Cumberland PA
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