When: April 15, 2020 | 11:00 AM MST

Delivered Online

In this unprecedented time, it is critical for firms to be proactive and maintain forward-thinking strategies. Charrette Venture Group is committed to helping small and mid-sized design firms become stronger businesses, which includes sharing how to resolve critical business decisions in times of crisis. This timely webinar will outline financial planning, operational, and business development strategies tailored to fostering business continuity and sustainability. Topics include how to prepare revenue projections in a time of uncertainty; how to match staff production capacity to workload demands; and how to communicate your value to clients during stressful times. There will be ample opportunity during the live presentation to ask questions of the speaker and share comments with your colleagues.

Speakers:

Rena M. Klein, FAIA | VP of Investment Partnerships, Charrette Venture Group

Rena M. Klein, FAIA is a nationally recognized expert in small firm practice, having served as executive editor of AIA’s The Architect’s Handbook of Professional Practice, 15th edition (Wiley 2013) and as past-chair of the National Advisory Group for the AIA Practice Management Knowledge Community. At CVG she advises partner firms on all aspects of financial management and operations. With 20 years of experience as the owner of a small architecture firm, and over 10 years as a consultant and educator, Rena brings a special understanding of design firms managed by entrepreneurial architects. She has served as an adjunct professor at various universities teaching professional practice, ethics, project management, and leadership to students of architecture. Rena received her Bachelors in Architecture from the University of Oregon and her Masters in Management and Organizational Development from Antioch University in Seattle. Rena is based in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Emily Hall | VP of Marketing, Charrette Venture Group

Emily brings over 18 years of architectural marketing experience to CVG, with a focus on communicating the unique value that small to mid-sized design firms have to offer. She directs marketing efforts for CVG and oversees the marketing programs of our partner firms. Emily served for over six years as Senior Associate and Director of Marketing and New Business Development at Union Studio Architecture & Community Design and for nine years at Durkee, Brown, Viveiros & Werenfels Architects, both small architectural firms in Providence, RI that have experienced significant growth. Emily received a Master in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island, a Master of Industrial Design from Rhode Island School of Design, and a Bachelor of Arts from Colorado College. Emily is based in Detroit, Michigan.

IDA Member Only Webinar | COVID-19 Short-Term Impact Planning For Small and Mid-Sized Design Firms

  • Wednesday Apr 15 2020, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
  • Online