Architect's Essentials of Ownership Transition (The Architect's Essentials of Professional Practice)

By Peter Piven

The majority of architecture and design firms employ fewer than ten people. As with any small business, the owner/principal of these firms must make plans for all of the eventual transitions that will impact the practice and any or all of the people therein. This book in the Professional Practice Essentials Series offers comprehensive advice on the subject, specifically tailored to the practicing design professional. Here, a noted consultant who specializes in architecture firm management addresses a host of vital transition issues, including growth, expansion, management changes, internal transitions, mergers, acquisitions, liquidations, retirements, and much, much more.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471434817
• ISBN13: 9780471434818
• Release Date: March 2002
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Essentials of Ownership Transition

The book is small, but filled with very good information presented in an easy to understand format. Well worth the price.

Straight Talk from the Expert

A terrific overview of the sometimes complex concepts surrounding a change in leadership or ownership of design firms. Lays out the options for a couple of different ways to transfer ownership/leadership and includes case studies that show how different options have been carried out. It's a solid book that talks directly to architects, interior designers and landscape architects. Recommended for anyone being considered for a future leadership role in a firm - and definitely for anyone or any firm getting ready for a transfer of ownership or leadership.