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Thom Lowther, Ed.S.CLO, Lowther7, LLC

Overview of Managing Design Projects

12 August 2014Webinar

An American Institute of Architects(AIA) Continuing Education Program This program was registered with AIA/CES for

continuing professional education for 2014. Any future use it will need to be re-registered.

Questions related to specific materials, methods, and services may still be provided by the speaker upon request at tlowther7@gmail.com.

Course DescriptionThis overview takes a fresh look at the demands and obstacles that design professionals encounter on projects. Savvy designers with a desire to gain general knowledge and an understanding of project management will be better equipped to address the challenges arising out of new technologies, new codes, and third-party rating programs, while protecting profitability and reducing risks. Subsequent courses in the Managing Design Projects series build in greater detail on the subjects outlined in this course. I f you are serious about investing in your professional effectiveness you can finish the course with your own action plan.

Learning ObjectivesAt the end of this course participants will be able to:

Describe why Managing a Design Project is important to you as a professional using concepts expressed in this presentation. Identify the design project knowledge area in which you have been the most successful and explain why. List the design project knowledge area in which you need the most improvement and explain why. Develop an action plan that list the steps you will take to improve in a specific design project knowledge area.

Action Plan:How and when you will act to improve in the design project knowledge area that you will identified as needing improvement.Goal StrengthsObstaclesOpportunities Resources Needed Action StepsTimelines

Why is Managing Design Projects important to you?

From your point of view

What design professionals are affected by project managers?a.Architectb.Engineerc. Interior Designerd.Landscape Architecte.MEP Consultantf. Graphic Designerg.Green Building Consultanth.Contractor - Developersi. Other

Why is Managing Design Projects important to you?

Managing Design Projects Firm Values and Culture Marketing Winning Work Managing Risks Planning the Project Pricing and Negotiations Managing the Project Controlling Finances Project Close-out

Managing Design Projects Firm Values and Culture

Values

Culture

The Golden Circle Simon Sinek – TED (Why, How, What?)

How Complex are your Design Projects?

What Type of Design Projects Do You Work on Most Often?a. Public/Private b. Residential / Multi Familyc. Mixed Use d. Educationale. Public Works / Governmentf. Commercial Officeg. Recreational h. Healthcarei. Retailj. Industrialk. Others

Action Plan:How and when you will act to improve in the design project knowledge area that you will identify as needing improvement.Goal StrengthsObstaclesOpportunities Resources Needed Action StepsTimelines

Rate Your Overall Knowledge Level Low High

Design Project Skill 1 2 3 4 5

Managing Design ProjectsMarketing

Business DevelopmentProfessional NetworkingFinding WorkClient Relationships ManagementClient SatisfactionSMM

Rate Your Overall Knowledge Level Low High

Marketing 1 2 3 4 5

Winning Work Project History Review Scope and Fees Proposal Writing Client Presentations Bid Reviews IFBP

Managing Design Projects

Rate Your Overall Knowledge Level Low High

Winning Work 1 2 3 4 5

Managing Design Projects Pricing and Negotiations

Client Budget Scope of Services Fee Arrangements Negotiating the Terms Dispute Management

Rate Your Overall Knowledge Level Low High

Pricing and Negotiations 1 2 3 45

Managing Risks Pre-Project Selection Legal Duties Contracts Emerging and New Technologies Risk Transfer Assessing Client Types

Managing Design Projects

Rate Your Overall Knowledge Level Low High

Managing Risk 1 2 3 4 5

Planning the Project Building Effective Teams Project Team Selection/Organization Scheduling Work Breakdown and Determining Scope and

Fees Establishing Quality Standards

Managing Design Projects

Rate Your Overall Knowledge Level Low High

Planning the Project 1 2 3 4 5

Managing the Project The Project Plan Managing Resources Quality Control Design Control Managing Schedule Delegation Change Management

Managing Design Projects

Rate Your Overall Knowledge Level Low High

Managing the Project 1 2 3 4 5

Controlling Finances Planned Recovery Factor Earned Value Analysis Additional Services Managing Receipts and Cash Flow Public Private Financing

Managing Design Projects

Rate Your Overall Knowledge Level Low High

Controlling Finances 1 2 3 4 5

Managing Design Projects Project Close-Out

Client Satisfaction PD Review of PM Performance Papers, Certificates, and Awards Summary Wrap-Up

Rate Your Overall Knowledge Level Low High

Project Close-Out 1 2 3 4 5

Managing Design Projects - Summary Firm Values and Culture Marketing Winning Work Managing Risks Planning the Project Pricing and Negotiations Managing the Project Controlling Finances Project Close-out

“Change is inevitable…Growth is optional” (John Maxwell)

Your Action Plan:How and when you will act to improve in the design project knowledge area that you identify as needing improvement.Goal StrengthsObstaclesOpportunities Resources Needed Action StepsTimelines

About the faculty Thom Lowther, Ed.S. is available at:

Cell 703-400-3133 Email: tlowther7@gmail.com

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