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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 [email protected].
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: [email protected]
Note: I always check my email and text messages. www.Lowther7.com