A/E/C Principals Bootcamp
Welcome to the ultimate two-day management course for A/E/C firm leaders—giving you proven strategies and tactics for success in virtually every facet of firm management.
Program Format: Live/Coach-Led
Program Length: Two Days
Avg. Attendee Rating: 4.9/5.0
Registration Status: Open (Click Here to See Dates and Locations)
"Extremely engaging and insightful. I have so much to take back and share with others."
— Kenny Booth, Associate Planner - The Watershed Company
Maintaining strong backlog, sustaining profitability, finding and keeping top talent...just some of the priorities that are top-of-mind with today’s A/E/C firm leaders. Of course, knowing what to do is the first step towards being an effective principal. But, actually doing it is often what separates the “real deal” firm leaders from the others.
“Real deal” firm leaders aren’t just born that way. Rather, they develop through proven guidance and experience. They develop by staying close to those who have been there and learning from the seasoned experts. They develop by attending PSMJ’s A/E/C Principals Bootcamp.
For junior and senior firm leaders alike, PSMJ’s A/E/C Principals Bootcamp gives you two intensive days of learning and interaction that equip you with innovative strategies and effective tactics for success.
ARE YOU MAKING THIS MISTAKE?
Most A/E/C Principals come from the ranks of a firm’s Project Managers. The trouble with that is the skills needed to become a successful Principal are very different from those needed be a successful Project Manager. To become a successful Principal, a PM needs to:
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MOVE FROM... |
MOVE TO... |
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| Implementing Strategies Set by Others | → | Developing Your Own Strategies |
| Supporting Business Development | → | Leading Business Development |
| Using Technical Skills You've Learned | → | Developing New Leadership Skills |
| Managing Project Finances | → | Managing Business Unit Finances |
| Using Existing Staff on Your Project Team | → | Hiring & Developing Your Own Staff |
| Managing Projects | → | Managing Project Managers |
This transition requires PMs to learn new leadership skills and new management skills. Your most successful PMs can get both of these in PSMJ’s A/E/C Leadership Bootcamp and A/E/C Principals Bootcamp.
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Attend the A/E/C Leadership Bootcamp to learn how to… |
Attend the A/E/C Principals Bootcamp to learn how to… |
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Strategic Planning |
Develop a big picture vision and a long-term strategic plan that achieves that vision. |
Develop a tactical business plan that executes the strategic plan to deliver measurable results. |
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Financial Management |
Evaluate key investment opportunities like acquisitions and opening new offices. |
Increase fees and profits by adding more value and charging for the value you truly add. |
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Talent Optimization |
Develop followers and create a culture of high employee engagement. |
Find and keep top performers and weed out underperformers. |
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Project Management |
Develop strong project managers so you can devote your time to building the company. |
Keep your PMs focused on delivering projects on-budget and keeping their clients happy. |
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Business Development |
Cultivate “pie makers” who can win enough work to keep the backlog full. |
Sharpen your own BD skills to win more work from new and existing clients. |
WHAT MAKES THIS PROGRAM DIFFERENT?
This is unlike any other management course. Beyond being tailored specifically to the A/E/C industry, this intensive two-day program gives you first-hand access to:
- Proven strategies that are working right now for design firm leaders
- Unmatched networking with other current and aspiring A/E/C firm leaders
- Tools, templates, and checklists to ensure action when you return to the office
We’ve built this program around the areas of focus that you have told us are most vital to successful management. Here's a glimpse at what we cover:
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STRATEGIC
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BUSINESS
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ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
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PROJECT
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FINANCIAL
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HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
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OWNERSHIP
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But, more than content that is second-to-none, you can rest assured that you are learning from A/E/C management experts who have been there - bringing decades of real-world experience into the classroom. They are passionate teachers who “talk the talk” AND “walk the walk”.
WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND
This Bootcamp is for anyone who wants to learn the ropes or stay on top of their game as an A/E/C Principal. Past attendees have ranged from newly-minted Associates all the way up to experienced Presidents and CEOs.
UPCOMING DATES AND LOCATIONS
January 17-18, 2019 / Atlanta, GA
February 7-8, 2019 / Orlando, FL
March 21-22, 2019 / Newport Beach, CA
April 4-5, 2019 / Chicago, IL
April 25-26, 2019 / Las Vegas, NV
May 9-10, 2019 / Seattle, WA
May 16-17, 2019 / Nashville, TN
June 20-21, 2019 / Denver, CO
IS THIS PROGRAM COMING TO YOUR ASSOCIATION?
We frequently offer our popular training programs in partnership with state and local association chapters. These partnership programs are a great way to bring high-value and relevant content to association members and an easy way to generate non-dues revenue for associations!
If you would like to learn more about our association partnership programs, click here.
UPCOMING ASSOCIATION PROGRAM DATES
Consulting Engineers of Alberta: January 24-25, 2019 / Calgary, AB
ACEC Canada: March 12-13, 2019 / Toronto, ON
MEET YOUR COACHES
William E. Hinsley III With more than 16 years of A/E/C industry experience, Bill has used his extensive skills in business development to single-handedly attract more than $200 million of work. As a National Director, Bill also pioneered a successful $30 million business development plan. As part of this multi-million dollar BD strategy, Bill took risks—breaking into new services and attracting new clients—and as the client development lead on the project, the buck (all $30 million of it) proverbially and literally stopped with him.
Mike D’Alessandro, P.E., PMP has a Masters in Environmental Engineering, as well as more than 25 years of experience as a consulting engineer and firm leader. He currently serves as Director of Corporate Development for Geosyntec, a major environmental engineering firm, where his is responsible for project delivery, operations systems, and corporate development. Over the past 11 years he has been with PSMJ, Mike has worked with hundreds of A/E/C firms throughout on strategic planning, operations improvements, and project management initiatives.
J. Tim Griffin, P.E., MBA, LEED AP As a PSMJ consultant, Tim Griffin has published numerous management articles and trained hundreds of design firm principals across North America in best business practices. He also authored the best-selling book Winning With Millennials: Attracting, Retaining, and Empowering the Next Generation of Design Firm Professional.
IMPORTANT BOOTCAMP DETAILS
Dates, Locations, and Hotel Information
REGISTRATION BENEFITS
Your registration at this Bootcamp includes coaching, a workbook, unrestricted access to our Principals Digital Toolbox (a $497 value), and continental breakfast, lunch, and coffee breaks on both days. In addition, you get direct access to your facilitator to assist in implementing what you learned for up to one year...this includes two hours of telephone and email support absolutely free!
Of course, like all PSMJ programs, this Bootcamp includes our 100% money back guarantee. If, for any reason at all, you are not completely satisfied with the value that you receive from this Bootcamp, just let us know and we'll refund your registration fee. Every penny. No questions asked.
REGISTER EARLY AND SAVE!
Our early-bird pricing makes it easy to save a few bucks on your registration and reserve a spot before a program fills up. Here's how it works:
- When you register 60+ days before a program date, you SAVE $400!
- When you register between 30 and 59 days before a program date, you SAVE $200!
BRING YOUR COLLEAGUES
We frequently hear from attendees that bringing their peers and colleagues was a great way to apply the strategies and tactics that they learned directly to their firm...in real time!
To ensure that you get the most value out of this program, we invite you to take advantage of discounts are available for 3 or more attendees from the same firm attending the same program in the same city. Our group discounts are applied as follows:
- A Group of 3 Or More Attendees = 15% Off Each Attendee
If you have 15 or more attendees and want to learn about a cost-effective way to train your entire team with a program that is tailored to your needs and goals, check out our in-house training program options here.
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS
This Bootcamp is AIA CES-registered to provide this content. This Bootcamp earns you up to 13 LU Hours, CEUs, or PDHs. Not all state and licensing boards accept these programs for learning units. PSMJ is a registered provider with the Florida Board of Professional Engineers (provider #0007694). PSMJ is a registered provider with the Florida Board of Landscape Architects (provider #0002844 course #0007693). For more information, please our education team at (617) 965-0055 or education@psmj.com.
BOOTCAMP HOURS
Day 1 - 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Day 2 - 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
TRAVEL AND ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of sleeping rooms is reserved for PSMJ's A/E/C Principals Bootcamp attendees at each location. To secure our negotiated group rate, please make your hotel reservation (not included with your Bootcamp registration fee) before the cut-off date and be sure to mention that you are attending PSMJ's A/E/C Principals Bootcamp.
Please Note: PSMJ’s special room block rates are valid through the cut-off date listed, pending the room block is not sold out. PSMJ cannot be held responsible should the allotted amount of rooms be at capacity. We do our very best to accommodate our loyal program participants and we encourage you to make your room reservations as soon as possible so as to ensure you receive the advertised rate.
Complete hotel information, including room rates and cut-off dates, can be found here.
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