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The Autumn 2009 program is no longer accepting applications
Next program starts: Autumn 2010
Details will be posted in Spring
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Gain leadership and management skills and discover how to inspire and motivate design teams. Explore techniques for developing and maintaining effective client relationships. Understand the principles involved in cash flow versus profitability and choose the right methods of measuring a firm's growth. Develop forceful marketing strategies and make smart technology choices. Create a tool kit of best practices that you can apply to your own firm.
What the Program Covers
- Strategic thinking as the framework for defining an organization's values, vision, direction, and marketing
- Leadership styles, inspiring and motivating people, and behavioral insights for management and leadership
- The right business foundation, operational structure, and marketing strategies for a design firm
- Techniques for managing client relationships, practical risk sharing, and developing forms of agreement
- Strategic technology choices and knowledge management
- The fundamentals of effective financial management and methods for managing firm growth
Benefits
You will acquire leadership, management, and marketing skills that will help your large or mid-sized design firm thrive. You will benefit from the multi-discipline contributions of classmates, instructors, and guest speakers.
Who Should Apply
Level: Experienced
- Professionals with at least four years experience in the fields of architecture, construction, engineering, interiors, graphics, landscape architecture, industrial design, or software
- Individuals who lead design teams or own their own firms
If you have questions about your eligibility for this program, give us a call at 888-469-6499.
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