WEBINAR RECORDINGS
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Starting in 2021, the AIA honors individuals who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and made significant contributions to the architecture profession early in their careers. Strogoff Consulting hosted webinars with many of the AIA Young Architects Award recipients.
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May 17, 2023
In our ongoing series, 2023 AIA Young Architect Award recipients provide insights into their leadership journeys, designing for social equity and keeping pace with changes in the industry, and offer advice for those entering the profession.. The camaraderie and insights offered throughout this 75-minute panel discussion provide tremendous hope as we transition to a new generation of leaders. Moderated by Armando L. Gonzalez, FAIA, and Michael Strogoff, FAIA. |
May 22, 2022
In this 75-minute webinar, 2022 AIA Young Architect Award recipients discuss how the pandemic will continue to impact architectural practice, how a renewed focus on social equity affects our approach to design, and what the next phases of their leadership journeys look like. They conclude by offering some candid advice to those entering the profession. Moderated by Armando L. Gonzalez, FAIA, and Michael Strogoff, FAIA. |
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May 13, 2021
In this 90-minute webinar, 2021 AIA Young Architect Award recipients weigh in on leadership, social equity, climate action and how the pandemic is shaping our profession. Moderated by Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, Armando L. Gonzalez, FAIA, and Michael Strogoff, FAIA. |
April 22, 2020
Leaders from some of our nation's most respected firms shared their insights about how to effectively respond to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic and position your firm. This 75-minute panel discussion provides specific recommendations for your firm to put into motion and is applicable to any rapidly changing economy. Moderated by Armando L. Gonzalez, FAIA, and Michael Strogoff, FAIA. Panelists: Anne Torney, AIA, LEED AP BD+C, Partner, Mithun Anthony Rohr, FAIA, National Managing Principal, Gould Evans Carol Ross Barney, FAIA, Partner, Ross Barney Dan Hart, FAIA, PE, Exec. Vice President, Parkhill, Smith & Cooper Debra Gerod, FAIA, LEED AP, Partner, Gruen Associates Griff Davenport, FAIA, CEO, DLR Group Kevin Nordmeyer, AIA, LEED AP, Principal, BNIM J. Peter Deveraux, FAIA, LEED AP, Chairman/CEO, HED Scott Kelsey, FAIA, Principal, CO Architects Todd Sigaty, CLO, SHoP Architects |
seminars
To request a copy of handouts or to discuss speaking engagements or virtual seminars, email [email protected] or call 415.383.7011.
Firm Ownership Transitions
AIA Seattle, October 23, 2019
Michael Strogoff, FAIA, joined Rena Klein, FAIA, in this targeted session for small- and mid-sized firms. Among the topics:
Making Ownership Affordable and Attractive
AIA Conference on Architecture (A'19), June 8, 2019, Las Vegas, NV
Ranked as one of the top sessions at the conference, this seminar focused on how to structure an ownership transition framework that is affordable and attractive to incoming owners while rewarding sellers for the value they have created over many years.
Lessons Learned from Mergers and Acquisitions
Architecture Exchange East, November 7 - 9, 2018, Richmond, VA
Buying, selling or merging architecture firms requires candid discussions, keen strategy, cultural alignment and a large leap of faith. Michael Strogoff discussed the often-daunting steps entailed in a merger and how to avoid common pitfalls in order to make an acquisition successful for both parties.
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
AIA 2018 National Convention, June 22, 2018, New York City
In this “Town Hall” session, Michael Strogoff (Strogoff Consulting) and Stephen Epstein (CO Architects) facilitated a spirited dialogue about how firms can inspire and groom new generations of leaders. Attendees left with renewed energy and determination to implement leadership development strategies that elevate their careers and provide greater influence within their firms, our profession and the communities we serve.
Designing an Effective Leadership Development Program
October 2017, San Francisco
Strogoff Consulting delivered a virtual keynote presentation as part of the Society of Design Administration's ED Connect 17 conference. Attendees gained an understanding of how to mitigate the dramatic impacts that demographics are having on firm leadership. They also learned how to develop a compelling leadership training program, how to analyze their firms' leadership needs and how to implement training strategies for accelerating emerging leaders' abilities to assume increasing levels of leadership.
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
June 2017, San Francisco
Michael Strogoff was joined by Marsha Maytum, FAIA, LEED AP of Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects and Christopher Orsega, AIA, of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson at AIA San Francisco's NEXT Conference to explore specific steps design firms and professionals must implement to develop, prepare and support the next generation of leaders. Attendees left the presentation inspired to develop innovative leadership strategies that impact themselves, their firms and the industries and communities they serve.
Panel Discussion: Anatomy of a Merger
AIA 2017 National Convention, April 2017, Orlando
Michael Strogoff, FAIA moderated this discussion at the 2017 AIA National Convention with Paul Westlake, FAIA, and Griff Davenport, AIA, about the merger of DLR Group and Westlake Reed Leskosky, two of the nation's most successful firms. This candid discussion recapped 18 months of intense negotiations, providing insights and behind-the-scenes lessons that firms of any size can build upon when exploring an acquisition or sale.
Attracting and Retaining Talent: A Guide for Successful Firms
AIA 2017 National Convention, April 2017, Orlando
Strogoff Consulting presented this seminar about what motivates design professionals to join a firm, remain committed and assume increasing levels of leadership.
Developing an Internal Culture to Manage a Firm's Risks
2017 ACEC Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Michael Strogoff presented this fast-paced seminar, full of insights and practical advice. Topics spanned recruiting people with appropriate attitudes toward risk management, screening projects to pursue, negotiating effective contract terms, managing client expectations and improving QC programs.
AIA Seattle, October 23, 2019
Michael Strogoff, FAIA, joined Rena Klein, FAIA, in this targeted session for small- and mid-sized firms. Among the topics:
- How do firms succeed in transitioning ownership and leadership?
- What options are available to a firm founder who is approaching retirement?
- How can internal transition be made attractive and affordable?
- How can successors leverage the knowledge and connections of the founder?
Making Ownership Affordable and Attractive
AIA Conference on Architecture (A'19), June 8, 2019, Las Vegas, NV
Ranked as one of the top sessions at the conference, this seminar focused on how to structure an ownership transition framework that is affordable and attractive to incoming owners while rewarding sellers for the value they have created over many years.
Lessons Learned from Mergers and Acquisitions
Architecture Exchange East, November 7 - 9, 2018, Richmond, VA
Buying, selling or merging architecture firms requires candid discussions, keen strategy, cultural alignment and a large leap of faith. Michael Strogoff discussed the often-daunting steps entailed in a merger and how to avoid common pitfalls in order to make an acquisition successful for both parties.
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
AIA 2018 National Convention, June 22, 2018, New York City
In this “Town Hall” session, Michael Strogoff (Strogoff Consulting) and Stephen Epstein (CO Architects) facilitated a spirited dialogue about how firms can inspire and groom new generations of leaders. Attendees left with renewed energy and determination to implement leadership development strategies that elevate their careers and provide greater influence within their firms, our profession and the communities we serve.
Designing an Effective Leadership Development Program
October 2017, San Francisco
Strogoff Consulting delivered a virtual keynote presentation as part of the Society of Design Administration's ED Connect 17 conference. Attendees gained an understanding of how to mitigate the dramatic impacts that demographics are having on firm leadership. They also learned how to develop a compelling leadership training program, how to analyze their firms' leadership needs and how to implement training strategies for accelerating emerging leaders' abilities to assume increasing levels of leadership.
Developing the Next Generation of Leaders
June 2017, San Francisco
Michael Strogoff was joined by Marsha Maytum, FAIA, LEED AP of Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects and Christopher Orsega, AIA, of Bohlin Cywinski Jackson at AIA San Francisco's NEXT Conference to explore specific steps design firms and professionals must implement to develop, prepare and support the next generation of leaders. Attendees left the presentation inspired to develop innovative leadership strategies that impact themselves, their firms and the industries and communities they serve.
Panel Discussion: Anatomy of a Merger
AIA 2017 National Convention, April 2017, Orlando
Michael Strogoff, FAIA moderated this discussion at the 2017 AIA National Convention with Paul Westlake, FAIA, and Griff Davenport, AIA, about the merger of DLR Group and Westlake Reed Leskosky, two of the nation's most successful firms. This candid discussion recapped 18 months of intense negotiations, providing insights and behind-the-scenes lessons that firms of any size can build upon when exploring an acquisition or sale.
Attracting and Retaining Talent: A Guide for Successful Firms
AIA 2017 National Convention, April 2017, Orlando
Strogoff Consulting presented this seminar about what motivates design professionals to join a firm, remain committed and assume increasing levels of leadership.
Developing an Internal Culture to Manage a Firm's Risks
2017 ACEC Annual Convention, Washington, D.C.
Michael Strogoff presented this fast-paced seminar, full of insights and practical advice. Topics spanned recruiting people with appropriate attitudes toward risk management, screening projects to pursue, negotiating effective contract terms, managing client expectations and improving QC programs.