Every architecture and engineering firm leader knows that talented, motivated, and dedicated personnel are the key to a firm's success. The challenge, however, is not only attracting the best personnel but also retaining them. And in the current
competitive marketplace, retaining the best and the brightest architects and engineers requires firm leaders to create a great workplace—from compensation and benefits to recognition programs, social atmosphere, and opportunities.

The 2008 Best Firm to Work For Summit planning is now underway! We are planning for an even better event in 2008 at the Hyatt at Fisherman's Wharf September 18-19 in San Francisco, CA. This year will prove to be the best yet, with more keynote presentations, focus sessions and the latest on Best Firm practices from industry experts as well as more networking opportunities with new and familiar faces.

Click on the survey links below to find out if your firm is a Best Firm to Work For!

FEATURED KEYNOTE SESSIONS

Secrets of the World's Most Democratic Workplaces
Traci Fenton, Founder & CEO of WorldBlu, Inc.

Traci Fenton is the founder and CEO of WorldBlu, Inc., a leadership and business design studio specializing in organizational democracy and freedom-centered leadership. As a leading expert in organizational democracy, she is recognized as one of the business thought-leaders of her generation as well as of the next generation of business. Fenton has been published in the Christian Science Monitor newspaper and has also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, US News and World Report (online edition) as well as several dozen other magazines, online journals, radio shows and blogs. Fenton has spent over a decade pioneering methods and tools for designing and building democratic companies, including the WorldBlu Democratic Design System™.

The Fountainheads of Organizational Success: Trust and Accountability
Charles D. Dalluge , Executive Vice President, LEO A DALY

Charles D. Dalluge is executive vice president of LEO A DALY an international architecture, planning, engineering, interior design and program management firm. He is responsible for all domestic and international operations, people and projects and for directing the strategies and policies that guide the firm's long-term growth. Since joining the firm in 1989, he has assumed a variety of professional roles including designer, senior project manager, corporate director of development, assistant to the Chairman, managing principal and president. He is a frequent speaker to business, government, and design groups around the world. Mr. Dalluge holds a bachelor of architecture degree from the University of Nebraska.


Why 40% to 60% of Mergers and Acquisitions Fail
Gerri King, PhD, President, Human Dynamics Associates, Inc.

Gerri King, Ph.D., well-known national and international organizational consultant and presenter, works with companies to facilitate cultural integration during mergers and acquisitions, manage change or crises, and lead during difficult transitions.  Dr. King consults throughout the US and abroad.  Gerri also facilitates strategic planning, Board cohesion, staff communication and conflict, and the development of new and existing teams.  She is also presents leadership seminars throughout the US for ZweigWhite and trains in areas of supervision and motivation.  Gerri is a founding partner and President of Human Dynamics Associates, Inc. in Concord NH.   Please visit www.gerriking.com for more information.

Civil Engineering - List
Civil Engineering - Winner Photos

Structural Engineering - List
Structural Engineering - Winner Photos

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