Start Date: 10/16/2024 8:30 AM PDT
End Date: 10/16/2024 12:00 PM PDT
Venue Name: David Evans and Associates, Inc.
Location:
2100 S. River Parkway
Portland, OR United States 97201
Organization Name:
ACEC Oregon
Contact:

Develop your firm's future leaders!
Enroll them in the 2025-26
Leadership Development Series
OVERVIEW
- Presenters are key industry professionals.
- Registration includes Leo MacLeod's book, "From the Ground Up: Stories and Lessons from Architects and Engineers Who Learned to be Leaders," AND registration to the annual business dinner meeting.
- ACEC Recognition - Individuals who attend the entire series will receive certificates of completion and be recognized at the annual business dinner meeting-date TBD.
- CPDs – Each session is good for accruing Continuing Professional Development credits.
- Hybrid Curriculum - Series will consist of six in-person sessions (Oct, Dec, Feb, Mar, Apr, May) + one virtual session (Nov), plus the annual business meeting (dinner) in May-date TBD (Portland-metro area).
- Limited Attendance Series - Attendance is limited to maximize learning and to ensure meaningful interaction and exchange of ideas.
- Series is designed for one individual to attend all sessions.
“The biggest challenge facing A/E firms today is development of our future leaders. We had several of our emerging leaders attend the ACEC Leadership Development program and the feedback I received was extremely positive. In particular, it helped them gain a broader perspective on the business aspects of consulting and we are already realizing the return on this investment in their leadership development.” --Larry Fox, PE, (retired), former COO, DOWL
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
This series is ideal for project managers, designers and engineers who are:
- Interested in a leadership track in their career
- Shifting their focus from projects to organizational and financial goals of the firm
- Challenged by competing priorities
- Being asked to take on more responsibilities with the same resources
- New to managing multiple or complex projects
- New to managing people and teams
SERIES COST
- ACEC members - $2,100
- Non-members - $2,800
PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY
| “I was given a lot of tools for my toolbelt to use and develop skills that enhance my project management / leadership skills." |
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"It helped me become thoughtful about my leadership style and approach. It was a great series and very helpful in learning to be intentional with time and developing relationships." |
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| "The topics were all relevant!" |
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"Risk management is a very important topic! This speaker was my favorite." |
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| "I loved listening to senior leaders and hearing their experiences." |
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"It has been an interesting and thought-provoking series." |
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| "The roundtable conversation was great!" |
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"I had a wonderful experience at the ACEC class and highly recommend it." |
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| "Political involvement shows you how things get done, and can make a big difference." |
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"Phenomenal course." |
Listen to ACEC’s podcast!
Leo MacLeod’s Book—
From the Ground Up:
Stories and Lessons from
Architects and Engineers
who Learned to be Leaders
COURSE OUTLINE: At-A-Glance
Series is a hybrid of 5 in-person sessions (4 in Portland + 1 in Salem) and 2 virtual sessions AND the annual business dinner meeting in May which will be held in the Portland metro area.
| Thur Oct 9 |
Increasing Leadership Versatility |
| Wed Nov 12 |
Managing Time & Relationships (virtual) |
| Wed Dec 10 |
Demystifying Business Development |
| January |
OFF (no program) |
| Wed Feb 11 |
Financial Management |
| Wed Mar 11 |
Political Involvement |
| Wed Apr 8 |
Risk Management |
| Wed May 13 |
From Doer to Leader: Lessons Learned |
| TBD |
Annual Business Dinner Meeting |
Click here for the detailed schedule.
Pictured above in the Oregon State Library foyer are Leadership Development Series registrants and ACEC members for the Political Involvement session in Salem. (March 12, 2025)
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellations must be received by October 2, 2025.
ACEC Oregon COVID notice for in-person meetings
ACEC Oregon is monitoring all mandate, policy, and guideline changes pertaining to COVID-19. Face coverings are currently optional at this event and we invite participants to wear a covering based on preferences and needs.
If you are experiencing any COVID-related symptoms, we request that you do not attend the event and seek medical attention as appropriate, for your own safety and the safety of others.