Boot Camp
- September 9, 2016
- Introduction to the course and participants
- Importance of leadership within the profession
- “How To” set-up future courses in the coming months
- Breakouts with scholars to develop session content for year ahead
- Sponsorship now and in your future
- Review of program templates
Session 1: Working Together
- October 14, 2016
- The role of architects relative to other project stakeholders, including public and private owners, developers, contractors, consultants, financial institutions, and other allied professionals
- Teams, groups, and organizational problem solving
- Understanding your own leadership skills and how they relate to the rest of your team
Session 2: Professional Practice
- November 4, 2016
- Office and Firm management
- Leadership, ownership, and transition
- Financial planning
- Business and project management standards
Session 3: Negotiation and Contractual Pitfalls
- December 2, 2016
- Ethics and law, from contracts and codes to professional ethics and standards of behavior as it pertains to the profession
- Negotiating a contract
Session 4: Community Involvement
- January 13, 2017
- Community involvement the role of volunteerism in a market-based society
- Professional expectations for social responsibility and public service
- Becoming more involved in your own community through philanthropic work and board involvement
- Understanding how politics and advocacy effect the profession
Session 5: Marketing & Business Development
- February 3, 2017
- Business and professional communications including public relations, presentations, writing and professional speaking skills
- Importance (or not so important) use of social media
- Networking
Session 6: Industry Trends
- March 3, 2017
- Industry trends and technology within the practice including Building Information Modeling (BIM), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and the latest reference(s) focusing on sustainability within the profession
- Advancing project delivery
- Learning by doing through the use of fabrication
- Getting to 2030 as it relates to the environment, economy, and social ethics
Session 7: Research, Education and Practice
- April 7, 2017
- The importance of research within the practice
- Education within the University and the role of mentorship
- Keeping involved with the academic setting and keeping abreast with new ideas
- Non-traditional roles in the practice
Session 8: The Future of Practice & Closing Reception
- May 5th, 2017
- The future of architecture and the fundamentals of planning, design, documentation and service in a forward-thinking and fast changing profession
- Development trends
- Developing your own career path
- Leader effectiveness and personal development
- Closing Reception to follow