Leading High-Performing, Strategic Teams
AIAU25-BBC02
2
LU
Live course date: 09/04/2025 | 12:00 PM
Description
Strong leadership in architecture and design firms goes beyond technical expertise—it requires the ability to develop talent, delegate effectively, and foster a thriving firm culture. This session equips you with the skills to build high-performing teams, drive accountability, and execute strategy with confidence. Through leadership best practices, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, you’ll refine your ability to enhance team productivity, improve client satisfaction, and align daily decision-making with long-term business goals.
Learning Objectives
Apply leadership strategies to develop talent, delegate effectively, and strengthen accountability.
Evaluate how firm culture impacts productivity and client relationships, and implement strategies for improvement.
Analyze case studies to identify key leadership insights for successful strategy execution.
Align decision-making with strategic goals to ensure long-term success in the AEC industry.
Doug Bosse is the associate dean for international business programs, professor of strategic management, and the David Meade White Jr. chair in business at the University of Richmond’s Robins School of Business. With 20+ years of experience in strategic planning and leadership alignment, he has worked with executives across industries, from multinational corporations to small firms. A former corporate strategy consultant, Doug is also an executive coach and board member. His research focuses on stakeholder management and innovation, and he holds a PhD from The Ohio State University.
Richard Coughlan is the faculty director for executive education and associate professor of management at the University of Richmond. An award-winning educator, he specializes in organizational behavior, consulting, and negotiations, teaching leaders at all levels—from emerging professionals to CEOs. With a background in hospitality management at Hyatt and Pebble Beach Resorts, he brings real-world leadership experience to the classroom. Richard earned his MBA and PhD in judgment and decision making from the University of Arizona.