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Behind all great architecture and engineering work there needs to be an efficient, effective business operation in place. In his Business Behind Design blog, Steven Burns, FAIA, Chief Creative Officer for BQE Software—the company behind Core—and long-time managing director of an architectural practice, offers valuable advice about running a design firm. Topics include project management tips, financial best practices, marketing how-tos, plus advice for maximizing meetings, business software, recruitment and retention, and strategic planning. For more on BQE Software, visit: www.bqe.com.

Steven Burns | Mar 17, 2015

Are face-to-face meetings still important?

One CEO looks pass convenience and advocates for old school, in-person meetings.

Building Team | Steven Burns | Mar 6, 2015

How to give feedback effectively

A great feedback-giving leader evaluates the individual

Building Team | Steven Burns | Feb 24, 2015

What your employees really want

Here are key aspects of a job that keep employees happy

Building Team | Steven Burns | Feb 17, 2015

Why diversity matters

Companies in the top quartile for gender or racial and ethnic diversity are more likely to have financial returns above their national industry medians.

Building Team | Steven Burns | Jan 30, 2015

The 4 leadership behaviors that really matter

Research conducted by McKinsey & Company suggests that the secret to developing effective leaders is to encourage four types of behavior, which includes seeking diverse perspectives and supporting others.

Steven Burns | Dec 26, 2014

Successful innovators don’t care about innovating

Successful innovators care about solving interesting and important problems — innovation is merely a byproduct. SPONSOR CONTENT

Steven Burns | Dec 19, 2014

Why good employees quit

There are many reasons why people quit: employee mismatch, work/life balance, co-worker conflicts, relocation, family matters, lack of good communication, micro-managers. SPONSOR CONTENT

Steven Burns | Dec 16, 2014

How to orchestrate leadership transitions

Replacing the names on the door can be tricky for AEC firms. SPONSORED CONTENT

Steven Burns | Nov 26, 2014

It’s time to start trusting your employees more

A recent study published in the journal Psychological Science revealed that employees were 26% more satisfied in their roles when they had positions of power. SPONSORED CONTENT

Steven Burns | Nov 12, 2014

Collaboration as competitive advantage

A collaborative planning and design process may seem like a common-sense goal, but the concept can be a challenge to achieve in the fragmented AEC industry. SPONSORED BLOG

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