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Update - October 2020
In line with MoA’s mission to help architects be more entrepreneurial, we are developing a special Online Edition of the MoA Directors that specifically focuses on the current situation and challenges in running businesses due to the market disruption. The new programming in 2021 will focus on different aspects of Business Development |
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The Original MoA Directors is an annual membership programme that offers the rare opportunity for directors of small and medium-sized practices to share knowledge about how they run their businesses and tackle industry issues and opportunities.
Originally launched in 2017, the MoA Directors membership offers studio-visit discussions among directors and a guest moderator. The sessions are in an informal social environment and held in a different practice each time, where directors can gain valuable insights from business experts and peers. The membership also includes access to 3 MoA Business Academy workshops of your choice. Mission • Sharing knowledge among directors on how their practices are run • Sharing knowledge about key topics that will push the industry forward • Creating action groups to implement strategies on key areas of interest • Communicating the knowledge with the broader built environment community through MoA channels Audience The MoA Directors meetings are for Directors only The MoA Business Academy and Public Programming are open to everyone in the practice Membership for the Original MoA Directors £400 + VAT per year per practice (overall value of over £525 of training including workshops and lectures) MoA DIRECTORS ONLINE SERIES 2020-2021
sessions: 1/ Financial Management and Profitability: Special session for Small Practices 27 October 2020 - with Precise Financial Services International 2/ Business Development 18 November 2020 - with Always Thinking 3/ Inclusion and Equity for Architects 28 January 2021 - with Russell Pollard, Framework Leadership 4/ Getting Recession Ready with PR: 10 February 2021 - with Robert Fiehn - Architectural Communications 5/ Developing in-house Comms and PR: 24 March 2021 - with Julia Nicholls 6/ Business Planning and Strategy: 28 April 2021 - with Sue Austin, Sue Austin Consulting All sessions are held online; some dates to be confirmed. If you'd like to donate to the MoA's charity fund, so that we can continue to offer free programmes, please use this url below. Thank you for your kind support for Museum of Architecture to continue our free programming for architects, engineers and designers. Donate to MoA Charity Please register to receive the Zoom link to attend your first session. IF YOU HAVE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED THIS FORM to join the MoA DIRECTORS, Please RSVP by directly emailing Linda@MuseumofArchitecture.org to receive the Zoom link. Thank you. |
MoA Directors' sessions online
Business Planning and Strategy 28 April 2021 1:00 - 2:10 pm Speaker: Sue Austin Why have a Business Plan? The purpose of a business plan is to clarify your mission, goals and action plan for success. It’s a living blueprint for running and growing your business, reviewed regularly to ensure it remains relevant and top of mind. During this MoA Directors' session, Sue will explain the importance of a Business plan and how to go about creating a plan or strategy which resonates with your personal and professional goals. Sue will also explore ways to overcome the challenges which can get in the way of achieving your goals. ABOUT THE SPEAKER Sue Austin works with the owners of architecture practices, helping to address the complex challenges of running a business. Her support includes business health checks, strategy reviews and leadership skills development. |