Best Practices in A/E Firm Project Management

Why you should attend this program

Projects are the only mechanism for A/E/Environmental firms to generate revenue. Performing projects well is fundamental to the success of any firm. Proven techniques for successfully selling and executing projects are the key elements of success—for the firm and for its people.

Learning the techniques, tools and skills necessary for these critical functions is paramount in the success of any company. This comprehensive two-day seminar presents this critical information using practical, real-world examples and cutting edge practices.

Beginning project managers, experienced project managers and those managing project managers can all benefit from learning the techniques, skills and processes that have proven to be successful in our industry.

Learn from the success and failures of others—bring home the best of the best to add to your firm's success and your own personal advancement.

What you will learn

• How to be a leader
• How to use the “People Map” assessment tool to understand the
   various personalities that comprise your company and better
   leverage strengths and avoid conflicts
• How to effectively communicate with everyone (even clients!) How
   to plan, organize, and control project
• How to estimate
• How to manage scope and scope change How to delegate (and get
   what you expected in the first place!
• How to identify the two most important actions in our business and
   what to do about them
• How to organize your firm, your team, and your project

How you will benefit

You will learn what others have developed that didn't work and what did—benefit from the experience of others in your industry.

You will develop management and delegation skills that you didn't know you had.

You will learn to deal with people of all behavior and personality types—even those very different from yourself.

You will learn to communicate effectively with your team, your firm and you clients in order to be more successful in selling and executing projects.

Who should attend

• Beginning project managers can learn proven techniques so that they can start managing effectively right from the start.
• Experienced project managers can learn best practices that have proven themselves in actual operational situations. They can bone up and hone their skills.
• Managers of project managers can bring home techniques and processes to successfully apply to their organization to make selling and executing projects more successful.

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Upcoming dates

Your course fee includes a seminar workbook, continental breakfast, lunch and refreshments on the day of the event. Plus, you’re invited to network with program presenters and other attendees from forward-thinking AEC and environmental consulting firms.
 

This program is registered with:

ZweigWhite is registered with the AIA Continuing Education System (AIA/CES) and is committed to developing quality learning activities in accordance with CES criteria. This program is registered for 6 Learning Units.

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