Strategy Archives - Innovia Partners

05 Feb Succession Planning: Building Resiliency for the Future

Posted at 20:14h in COVID-19 Resources, Talent, Operations, Articles, Strategy

Throughout 2021, we'll be spotlighting ways in which AEC firms can "structure up" during the pandemic to build financial security, sharpen organizational practices, and gain a competitive edge. To learn more about how to leverage succession planning to create immediate value and build long-term resiliency for your firm, register for Innovia Principal Rowley Mossop's upcoming webinar with the Ontario Association of Architects on webinar on Thursday, March 11 (11am EST). Every new year begins with an avalanche of articles about transformative trends and how to make New Year’s resolutions...

23 Apr COVID-19: Using economic indicators to shed light – Architectural Billings Index

Posted at 16:37h in COVID-19 Resources, Innovia News, Finances, Articles, Strategy

As the world comes to grips with COVID-19, it is challenging to predict what will happen in the coming months amidst this period of uncertainty. However, as leaders of AEC firms, you can use key economic indicators to gain a glimpse into where the economy might be heading....

14 Apr COVID-19: Innovia launches video support resource for AED businesses

Posted at 19:01h in COVID-19 Resources, Innovia News, Architecture, Design, Engineering, Industry News, Technology, Articles, Communications, Media, Strategy

COVID-19 HAS ACCELERATED THE USE OF "NEW" TECHNOLOGIES BY YEARS Our consultants at Innovia have been monitoring recent developments closely to understand our clients' needs and how we can better support them. An interesting observation has been made by numerous commentators on how COVID-19 has dramatically accelerated the adoption of new technologies by businesses suddenly working from home. Architects, engineers, and designers are among those that rely most on face-to-face and happenstance interactions to drive the creative process. Within days, entire studios had acclimatized to new communication and collaboration...

31 Mar COVID-19: Act fast, but not in haste: Business strategy for leaders of architecture firms.

Posted at 21:02h in Architecture, Operations, Articles, Strategy

Our Principal Rowley Mossop spoke with our colleagues at Canadian Architect Magazine about the impact that COVID-19 will likely have on architects....

10 Mar Before you speed up, slow down a little

Posted at 16:25h in Articles, Strategy

Eight projects on the go. Five more in backlog. Two in a completely new market. A talented staff of a dozen architects to lean on. Revenue in the millions. Business is good, right?...

14 Jan Key Talent Management Considerations for Creative Companies

Posted at 15:20h in Talent, Articles, Strategy

Developing a talent strategy requires business owners to balance the need to meet today’s challenges while also aligning with the business’ strategy. ...

25 Aug Succession Planning for Creative Businesses (Article)

Posted at 19:22h in Talent, Articles, Strategy

Succession can strengthen a firm’s talent and creative capabilities, and ensure a predictable – and valuable – return to owners. It should integrate all aspects of a business to ensure its stability and profitability...