In this episode, Justin Smith, Principal with Start 2 Rise in Tampa, FL, sits down with us to discuss how he and his colleagues help AEC Design Firm leaders “build stronger Project Management playbooks to focus on growing their people and their business.” 

Justin has teamed up with Zweig Group to offer a groundbreaking Project Management training program to help PMs be more effective and efficient. 

The best part about the PM Training that Justin has created is that it was designed and delivered by actual AEC Professionals. Justin worked for more than a decade as a Structural Engineer, and he knows the project management challenges that firms face all too well.  

The PM Training focuses on four key areas:

1. Time Management 
2. Communication - Ability to Understand and Be Understood
3. Leadership
4. Problem Solving & Conflict Resolution

The question that Justin focuses on with AEC Leaders dealing with project management challenges is, “where are you now, and where do you want to go?” 

According to Justin, for us to have a successful outcome with PM Training, we have to be honest with ourselves and acknowledge our shortcomings so that they can be repaired, built up, and fortified.

There has never been a better time to professionally and personally develop your team. Starting with a foundational approach to project management will help you chart a path to project success for your firm and your clients. 

Justin shares so many nuggets of wisdom in this episode. You will have plenty of notes and inspiration to move forward with.  And, if you want to take an upcoming PM Training, check out some of the upcoming classes virtually and in person that Zweig Group offers.  

Listen to the full episode on this edition of The Zweig Letter Podcast.

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