practice management OVERVIEW

Based on out firsthand knowledge and in-depth understanding of all facets of business and practice management, we help design professionals gain clarity, challenge conventional thinking and identify solutions that help them achieve their most pressing business and personal goals.

Strogoff Consulting's practice management consulting includes:

Strategic Planning and Advice
Strogoff Consulting works with Principals and leaders on firm-wide strategic issues such as organizational and governance structure, mid- and long-term vision, practice goals, leadership and cultural development, business and marketing plans, productivity enhancements and financial performance. Our ability to rapidly identify the heart of the issue enables firms to take quick, appropriate and strategic action.

Marketing and Business Development
It is critical to keep your messaging clear, to  strategically focus your resources and to differentiate your firm. Strogoff Consulting provides targeted services to help firms obtain specific projects and develop lasting relationships with new clients. Consulting services include:
  • Developing proactive business development strategies
  • Critiquing proposals and SOQs
  • Reviewing marketing collateral
  • Designing Go/No-Go decision processes
  • Developing project pursuit strategies
  • Coaching for interviews and presentations
  • Conducting market research
  • Planning diversification strategies
  • Creating strategies for entering new markets
  • Producing client surveys
  • Positioning and messaging
  • Evaluating strategic alliances
  • Developing corporate branding
  • Inputting on branding and identity packages
Visit our Strategic Marketing page for more information.
Firm Evaluations and Assessments
Based on the hallmarks of the most successful architectural, engineering and design firms, Strogoff Consulting provides training seminars, conducts firm-wide evaluations and leads strategic retreats covering:
  • Organizational and decision-making structure
  • Leadership and professional development
  • Emerging leader evaluation, training and coaching
  • Financial and operational management and performance
  • Strategic marketing and positioning
  • Business development and marketing
  • Risk management
  • Ownership transition and succession planning
  • Project management and delivery
  • Knowledge capturing and management

Project and Client Management
Drawing on their experience actively managing or overseeing hundreds of projects from inception through construction, Steve and Michael consult on:
  • Developing effective guidelines for improving project delivery, financial performance and team productivity
  • Establishing realistic and achievable expectations
  • Implementing client management strategies
  • Developing project budgets, work plans and resource allocations

Financial Management
Strogoff Consulting provides financial consulting and tools to help firms operate more efficiently, generate higher profits, invest in strategic initiatives and reward performances that align with firm-wide goals.

Visit our Financial Management page for a detailed description of our services.