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April 18, 2013
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Presenting for Success

Who Should Attend: Anyone who needs to pitch and present new business, creative concepts or ideas to Clients, Selection Committees, Review Boards, etc.

CEU’s:  12.0 CEUs

Dates/Times:  May 10, 17 and 24, 2013 (1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.)

Location:  McGill Smith Punshon–Training Room, 3700 Park 42 Drive, Suite 190B, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241

Instructor:  Peggy Kennedy – Presentation Coach                                                                                              

Cost:  AIA Members:  $275.00; AIA Sponsored Staff:  $325.00; Non-Member: $375.00

Class Size:  Due to the interactive nature of the course the class is limited to a maximum of 12 students

RSVP By:  Monday, May 6, 2013

Course Description:  As a presentation coach, Peggy has developed a program that focuses on improving presentation skills for anyone who needs to pitch and present new business, creative concepts or ideas.   During these three (4 hour) workshops, participants will learn how to deliver presentations that are memorable and effectively communicate the desired message. Participants get “time on their feet” and individual coaching to increase confidence and presentation savvy.

Day 1  - May 10th – Presenting for Success:  The Basics:   In this course we cover: homework, preparation, pre-meeting planning and rituals, rehearsal, behavior before, during and after the presentation, team and individual participation and follow-up. The instructional portion is followed by the class exercises that include the following:

  • Conversational presentations
  • Project presentations
  • Individual coaching

 Key Learning Objectives:

  • To learn and/or be reminded of the research and preparation that is required
  • To gain experience in conversational/ extemporaneous speaking
  • To gain confidence in presenting projects or concepts
  • To identify each individual’s core presentation strength

Day 2  - May 17th – Presenting for Success:  Great Presentations:   In this course we cover what makes a great presentation, how we can differentiate ourselves from our competitors and how to be memorable. The instructional portion is followed by the class exercises that include the following:

  • Conversational story-telling
  • Project presentations using memorable techniques
  • Individual coaching

 Key Learning Objectives

  • What makes a memorable presentation
  • Incorporating memorable techniques
  • Using core strengths to create memorable presentations
  • Casting participants to create successful business presentations

Day 3 – May 24th –  Presenting for Success:  Strategic Presentations:   In this course we cover how to develop a presentation that is smart, relevant and speaks to the business objectives of the client organization.  Attendees are reminded to use what they have already learned. The instructional portion is followed by a class exercise including the following:

  • Divide into teams
  • Teams receive a client assignment and create a new business presentation
  • All participants ask questions of the presenters
  • Coaching is provided to individuals and to the team.  

 Key Learning Objectives:

  • An approach to identifying the key client objectives
  • To adapt current experience to be relevant to prospects
  • To use information from earlier sessions in this final presentation
  • To combine their individual role within a team presentation

About Peggy Kennedy:  As a presentation coach, Peggy has developed a program that focuses on improving presentation skills for anyone who needs to pitch and present new business, creative concepts or ideas.   During the course participants will learn how to deliver presentations that are memorable and effectively communicate the desired message. Participants get “time on their feet” and individual coaching to increase confidence and presentation savvy.

With more than 20 years of experience, Peggy Kennedy is experienced in all facets of consumer and business-to-business marketing. Her expertise covers a broad range of brands and industry sectors.  In New York City she was a Senior Vice President of DraftFCB and Ogilvy where she was responsible for new business development and in repositioning efforts for corporate brands such as AT&T, American Express, Novartis, Vanguard, and Time Warner. In Cincinnati she has also helped launch new products for Humana and Procter & Gamble and new markets for FRCH Design Worldwide.

Peggy is a frequent speaker at national conferences including: The National Retail Federation, The Retail Advertising Conference, The Design Management Institute, AdTech and the Direct Marketing Association.

She started her career as an actress in New York and appeared in regional theaters and summer stock.  As a coach she draws on her design company, agency and theatrical backgrounds to deliver a workshop that is practical, fun and filled with real-world storytelling.

April 11, 2013
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Contract Negotiations for Design Professionals – Parts I & II

This is a two (2) session in-depth program about agreements for services and how to effectively negotiate contract terms.  The contract with the Client (and subsequently with subconsultants) should reflect the goals and expectations of both parties and establish the conditions under which services will be rendered.  This program will provide practical tools to allow for these mutual understandings to occur.  The following are some of the issues that will be examined:

  • Who is the Client?   Owner?   Prime A/E?   Contractor?
  • What kinds of contracts are utilized?
  • What is the Architects’ responsibility under the contract?
  • What is the Clients’ responsibility under the contract?
  • What happens in the event of a dispute between the Architect and the Client?
  • How to deal with Project Scope Creep and Additional Scope of Services.
  • How to effectively negotiate equitable agreements.

Course Resources/References:

  • AIA Documents B101, A201, C401, B103, B104, B105, B503
  • AIA Handbook of Practice
  • Materials and handouts provided by instructors

Note:  Sessions will involve pre-class homework, interactive class discussion, small group activities and role playing exercises. Satisfactory completion of the courses may be eligible for premium credit from your Professional Liability Insurance carrier.  Check with your Professional Liability Insurance carrier.

Contract Negotation for Design Professionals serves as the platform for advanced workshops on:

  • AIA Front End Documents
  • Construction Phase Services

Instructors:  Eric A. Teske, Assoc. AIA, Vice President, Oswald Companies &  Eric O. Pempus, AIA,LEED GA, Risk Manager, Oswald Companies 

Who Should Attend:  Principals, Licensed Practitioners, Emerging Professionals, Business Managers, Project Managers, Marketers, Controllers

Class Size:  15 min./40 max.

When:  May 23, 2013 and May 30, 2013 (7:30 to 11:45 a.m.)

Location:  McGill Smith Punshon – Training Room, 3700 Park 42 Drive, Suite 190B, Cincinnati, OH 45241

Cost:  $295 AIA Member; $345 AIA Member Staff; $395 Non-Member (continental breakfast included)

CEU’s:  8 HSW when attending both Parts I and II

RSVP by:  May 17, 2013

January 30, 2013
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AIA Cincinnati Lending Library

AIA Cincinnati has a complete set of 2011 Kaplan ARE study guides for all interns/graduates as an aid in studying for the Architectural Registration Examination.  AIA membership is not required.  Contact Paul Shirley, Assoc. AIA at GBBN Architects (513.241.8700) or AIA Cincinnati Executive Director, Pat Daugherty, Hon. AIA (513.421.4661).

Rental Policy:

1.  Each item may be checked out for two weeks.

2.  Only one item can be checked out at a time.

3.  Item must be returned before you can obtain additional study guides.

Considerations:

1.  Bring back items in the same condition that you received them.

2. Do not lend the items to others.

March 26, 2012
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ARE – Programming, Planning & Practice

The broadest of all the ARE divisions, the exam content spans a wide range of topics including city planning, programming, space needs, land development and site planning, codes, financing, geology and soils zoning, project management, interactions among the design team, project delivery methods, practice of architecture, budgeting and cost estimating, accessibility and building layout.  

Learning Objectives:

  • Focused discussion on Site, Programming and Code concepts
  • Run through Project and Practice Management issues
  • Detailed exploration of Contracts and their purpose
  • Run through the PPP Vignette step by step, discussing tips to take the stress away

When:  Tuesday, May May 21, 2013 (4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.)

Where:  GBBN Architects, 332 E. 8th St., Cincinnati, OH 45202

Cost:  Assoc. AIA Member -FREE; $10 AIA Member Sponsored; $20 Non-Member

BYO:  Beverages, snacks, laptop

RSVP By:  Friday, May 17, 2013

Instructors: Joseph Schwab, AIA, GBBN Architects; Ali Fischer, Assoc. AIA, PEDCO E&A Services; Paul Shirley, Assoc. AIA, GBBN Architects