Designing a great business
The business of running an architectural practice requires ongoing focus from business leaders, yet is often neglected in the process of servicing clients and delivering projects. Management for Design is addressing these issues in a series of monthly webinars for the Association of Consulting Architects. In the September and October ACAs – Insight National Webinar, Rob Peake investigates the main elements that make up an architectural business. Looking at people, strategy, business and financial management, legal, brand, systems and delivery, Rob simplified the complexities of business management. The 10 foundations to building a successful architecture practice are: 1. Purpose and Plan 2. Leadership 3. Team 4. Management 5. Systems 6. Financial Control and Profitability 7. Managing Risk 8. Marketing, Communications and Brand 9. Design and Delivery 10. Succession
