Session 1: Boot Camp

• Introduction to the Course and Participants, Importance of Leadership within the Profession, and “How To” on Setting up Future Courses in the Coming Months
• Date: September 13, 2013
• Session Coordinators: CKLDP Committee
• Session 1: Bootcamp PDF

Session 2: Firm Foundations

• Office and Firm Management Leadership, Ownership, and Transition, Small Business Management, Financial Planning, and Business/Project Management Standards
• Date: October 4, 2013
• Session Coordinators: Jeff McBride and Mike Rouse
• Session 2: Firm Foundations PDF

Session 3: Effective Communication

• Business and Professional Communications: Public relations, presentations, writing and professional speaking skills.
• Date: November 1, 2013
• Session Coordinators: Amaya Labrador and Aimee Woodall
• Session 3: Effective Communication PDF

Session 4: Future of the Practice

• The Future of Architecture: The Fundamentals of planning, design, documentation and service in a forward-thinking, changing profession.
• Date: December 6, 2013
• Session Coordinators: Danielle Lake and Luis Velez-Alvarez
• Session 4: Future of the Practice PDF

Session 5: Practicing Professionalism

• Ethics and Law: From contracts and codes to professional ethics and standards of behavior as it pertains to the profession.
• Date: January 10, 2014
• Session Coordinators: Kendrick Richardson and Jon Toonkel
• Session 5: Practicing Professionalism PDF

Session 6: Serving Communities

• Community Involvement: Role of volunteerism in a market-based society, professional expectations for social responsibility and public service
• Date: February 7, 2014
• Session Coordinators: Greg Holeyman and Ricardo Rodriguez
• Session 6: Serving Communities PDF

Session 7: Working Together

• The role of architects relative to other project stakeholders, including public and private owners, developers, contractors, consultants, financial institutions, and other allied professionals.
• Date: March 7, 2014
• Session Coordinators: Marek Hnizda and Kathryn Slattery
• Session 7: Working Together PDF

Session 8: Beyond Green

• Industry Trends and Technology: Building Information Modeling (BIM), Integrated Project Delivery (IPD), and the latest reference(s) focusing on sustainability within the profession.
• Date: April 4, 2014
• Session Coordinators: Ana Baker and Jason Kasparek

Session 9: Public Policy & Advocacy

• Philanthropy and Board Involvement: Role of mentorship, education, economic development, and politics in nurturing creativity, talent and public interest in the arts and architecture.
• Date: May 2, 2014
• Session Coordinators: Marcy Giannunzio and Melinda Goodroe

Session 10: Boot Camp for Next Year’s Class

• Date: September, 2014