Two-part series – Business foundations in architecture

Servicing clients and delivering projects are key to the success of a practice, but attentive, ongoing practice management is equally important. At times, the complex day to day running of the business can be neglected to focus on the more enticing aspects of architecture. Join the ACA and Robert Peake from Management for Design for this timely, informative two-part CPD webinar series.

Over this two-part webinar series, Rob will share the principles required to build a successful, sustainable architectural practice. Rob will unpack and explain the complexities of business management, focusing on the main elements that make up an architectural business – people, strategy, business and financial management, brand, systems and delivery. Other areas of investigation will include risk management, marketing and communications and the all-important succession planning.

Part 1

The first session will cover the following topics:

• What is the difference between a strategic plan and a business plan?
• What needs to be in place to ensure strategy happens?
• What should you focus on and who do you surround yourself with?
• How do you build commitment amongst your team?
• How do you develop business management capability?
• What are the essential systems to have in place?
• How do you make your business stand out from others?
• How do you build real value in your business?
• What are the keys to managing projects and resources?

Book for Part 1

Part 2

The second session will cover the following topics:

• How do you understand how your business is performing?
• How do you develop the ability to say no?
• How do you know how well your business is managed?
• What strategies should you have in place to mitigate risk?
• What are the core components of a marketing strategy?
• How do you not compete on price?
• What are the main causes of rework?
• How do you more effectively manage the scope of service?
• What are the two core elements of succession and what’s unique about architecture businesses?
• What are the keys to successful succession?
• What is the real product of your work?

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OUR SPEAKER

Robert Peake is a former architect, a management consultant and Founding Principal of Management for Design, with over 30 years industry experience in both Australia and overseas. His work with architects, engineers and designers has enabled them to more effectively control and manage their businesses and to improve financial performance, business sustainability and growth. His focus is on strategic direction and execution, business management and operations, financial management and performance, benchmarking and leadership development.

WHERE & WHEN

Live online. Recordings available.

Part 1 – 1pm AEDT Thursday 27 March

Part 2 – 1pm AEDT Thursday 3 April

Local times – WA 10–11am, NT 11.30am–12.30pm, Qld 12–1pm, SA 12.30–1.30pm, ACT, NSW, Tas & Vic 1–2pm

COST FOR EACH PART

Members $30 incl GST
Non-members $60 incl GST
*One ticket per person.

Book your tickets below or go direct to the booking site for PART 1 or PART 2.

For any questions, please contact Katherine Ygosse at webinars@aca.org.au.

CPD

Each webinar is 1 hour in duration. Completion of each webinar and submission of the self-checked assessment task will deliver 1 formal CPD point for each part completed.

Learning outcomes – To give participants a better understanding of the following business management practices in architectural business:

• Part 1 – purpose and direction; leadership; team; systems; and project and resource management;
• Part 2 – financial control and profitability; managing risk; marketing, communications and brand; design, delivery and succession.

Units of Competency and Performance Criteria – Practice Management & Professional Conduct – PC1

APBSA & ABWA Core Area – Practice Management

The webinar will include time for Q&A and a CPD assessment task. Certificates will be issued following participation in the full webinar and online submission of answers to CPD questions.

BOOK FOR PART 1 – THURSDAY 27 MARCH

(Scroll down to book for Part 2.)

 BOOK FOR PART 2 – THURSDAY 3 APRIL