In-House Training Valued By Many Successful Firms

Forty-three percent of high-profit architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms have in-house training staff, according to a study by ZweigWhite. The 2008-2009 Successful Firm Survey reports that only 36 percent of firms overall have in-house training staff. In addition, 52 percent of high-profit firms use an online training system or service. The survey defines a high-profit firm as a firm with an average annual profitability of 15 percent or more for the past three years.

“These firms view training as a leverage tool,” says Christine Brack, PMP and director of ZweigWhite’s in-house training services. “It's a strategic investment that builds a stronger, highly skilled team that functions more efficiently and performs on the expert level. The results of that training are the high profits these firms are experiencing.”

The 2008-2009 Successful Firm Survey of Architecture, Engineering, Planning & Environmental Consulting Firms combines data from 13 different management surveys into one and compares high-profit and fast-growth firms to the overall sample. To learn more, visit http://www.zweigwhite.com/zw-735.aspx [1].
ZweigWhite is a leading provider of customized in-house training and development programs for architecture, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firms. In-house training sessions are facilitated by ZweigWhite principals who have industry-specific experience and technical know-how. Principals work directly with each firm to evaluate and benchmark needs, then transition that information into a custom-tailored training program that addresses and exceeds the specific needs of each firm. For more information, visit http://www.zweigwhite.com/seminars/in-house.asp [2].

About ZweigWhite: ZweigWhite is the nation’s leading source of business management services for architecture, engineering and environmental consulting firms. The ZweigWhite team consists of experts in strategic business planning, business valuation, ownership transition, human resources management, finance and administration, mergers and acquisitions, market research, marketing, project management and project delivery methods who collectively produce a comprehensive suite of products and services, including newsletters, industry reports, executive training, business conferences and advisory services covering virtually every aspect of firm management. The firm is headquartered in Wayland, Mass. , with additional offices in Chicago and Washington, D.C.