Balancing Business, Risk & Resilience in Running Your Own Firm

Building on the popular American Institute of Architects AIA25 sessions Start Your Own Firm and Internal Leadership Transitions, this session takes a deeper dive into the business side of practice—examining the purpose, strategy, and people that form the foundation of business strength, risk management, and long-term resilience.

Join us to explore topics such as developing a sound business plan, managing liability exposure, and planning for leadership succession. You'll gain practical insights into creating firms that are financially sustainable, legally protected, and resilient to economic shifts.


Learning Objectives

  1. Explore how to develop a foundational business plan for firm operations.
  2. Learn how to identify liability risks and apply strategies to mitigate them.
  3. Find out how to plan for leadership succession to ensure firm continuity.
  4. Review practices that support financial and operational resilience.