by Suzanne King | Jun 20, 2026 | Strategic Growth
If you are reading this, something is already prompting the question. Maybe Q1 landed harder than you expected. Maybe the team is executing well, but the firm is not winning the work it should be. Maybe you have a growth plan that everyone nodded at, and nobody has...
by Suzanne King | May 5, 2026 | Market Research
What 25 Years of Industry Signals Reveal Over the past 25 years, the AEC industry hasn’t changed overnight. It has shifted gradually—through signals many of us didn’t recognize until they became impossible to ignore. As a strategic growth consultant working with...
by Suzanne King | May 4, 2026 | Strategic Growth
DOES EVERYONE IN THE ROOM KNOW WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE? It’s the question we ask first when a firm brings us in to lead a growth initiative, a rebrand, a new market entry, or a post-merger alignment. And it’s the question that, honestly, most executive teams can’t...
by Suzanne King | Oct 3, 2025 | AI, Client Experience, Market Research, Strategic Growth
Ida Cheinman of Substance151 kicked off a LeadForward session with a powerful conversation about employee advocacy, technology, and culture in AEC firms. She opened with a simple but important question: How do we truly know when employees are proud of their workplace?...
by Suzanne King | Sep 17, 2025 | Business Planning, Planning Season, Strategic Growth
Growth in the A/E/C industry is not for the faint of heart. Markets shift, clients evolve, and even the most seasoned leaders can feel caught between chasing opportunities and sticking to what’s safe. The truth is, growth can feel messy, especially when it’s reactive...