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Tackling the Top Challenges for Small AEC Firms with BOSS

During my recent attendance at the CEO roundtable for small firms at the ACEC National Conference in Austin, Texas, CEOs shared their top challenges:  Firm Growth Ownership Transition and Succession Planning Workforce Shortage While topics like AI, DEI, and workforce shortages dominate the industry narrative, these rankings are quite fitting

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Perfectionism & Leadership

Perfectionism can be seen as both a positive and a negative quality, depending on the context and its impact on an individual’s life. On the positive side, perfectionism can drive individuals to strive for excellence and high standards in their work, relationships, or personal endeavors. It can lead to meticulous

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Why your AEC Firm needs a PMO

WHY YOUR AEC FIRM NEEDS A PMO PMO stands for Project Management Office. A PMO is a centralized department within an organization that is responsible for the standardized management of projects and project portfolios. The role of a PMO can vary greatly depending on the organization, but generally it provides

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Can EOS work for AEC?

You probably already know what AEC stands for, but you might be wondering what that has to do with EOS. What does EOS even mean? EOS stands for “Entrepreneurial Operating System” and is defined in the book “Traction: Get a grip on your Business” by Gino Wickman. In a nutshell, EOS

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