Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
The architecture profession is changing. And we believe you are its next leaders.
2018 - 2019 SPONSORS
- entrepreneurship and firm management
- teamwork and collaboration
- negotiation skills
- client development
- community leadership
- understanding industry trends
2018 - 2019 Program Schedule
Boot Camp
August 31, 2018 (mandatory attendance)
- Introduction to the course and participants
- Importance of leadership within the profession
- “How To” set-up future courses in coming months
- Breakouts with scholars to develop session content for year ahead
- Sponsorship now and in your future
Session 1: Working Together
October 5, 2018
- The role of architects relative to other project stakeholders, including public and private owners, developers, contractors, consultants, financial institutions, and allied professionals
- Teams, groups, and organizational problem solving
- Understanding your own leadership skills and how they relate to the rest of your team
Session 2: Entrepreneurship and Business Management
November 2, 2018
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Office and Firm management
- Leadership, ownership, and transition
- Financial and succession planning
- Business and project management standards
Session 3: The Art of Negotiation, sponsored by Haldeman-Homme, Inc.
December 7, 2018
- Ethics and law, from contracts and codes to professional ethics and standards of behavior
- Negotiating a contract
- Contractual pitfalls
- Stakeholder relationships
Session 4: Community Engagement
Lunch sponsor: Spark Architecture
January 4, 2019
- Community involvement and the role of volunteerism in a market-based society
- Business practice of public interest design
- Professional expectations for social responsibility and public service
- Becoming more involved in the community through philanthropy and board involvement
- Understanding how politics and advocacy effect the profession; civic leadership
Session 5: Closing the Deal
February 1, 2019
- Business and professional communications including public relations, presentations, writing and professional speaking skills
- Use of social media
- Networking, Business Development and pursuing work
Session 6: Expanding the Definition of Practice
Session supporter: StudioNYL
Session supporter: Gensler
Lunch sponsor: CR architecture + design
March 1, 2019
- Expanding the Definition of Practice
- Research and standard of care in the profession
- Education within the University and the role of mentorship
- Keeping abreast with new ideas through the academic setting
- Alternative business models to a traditional firm
- Providing a diverse, inclusive, and innovative practice
Session 7: Research, Education and Practice
Lunch sponsor: Viracon
April 5, 2019
- Sustainability efforts as they relate to the environment, economy, and social ethics
- The use of technology within the practice (BIM, VR, data gathering, etc.)
- Learning by doing through the use of fabrication
- Social responsibility of architects as community leaders
Session 8: The Future of Our Culture & Closing Reception
May 3, 2019 (mandatory attendance)
Session Supporter: The Lighting Agency
Lunch Sponsor: Steelcase Health
- The future of architecture and the fundamentals of planning, design, documentation and service in a forward-thinking and fast changing profession
- Work/life balance
- The role of mentorship with recent graduates and recently licensed architects
- Developing your own career path through reflection on the CKLDP
- Leader effectiveness and personal development
Closing Reception to follow
To download the pdf version of the 2018 – 2019 schedule, click here.
You can also view the 2016 – 2017 or 2017 – 2018 schedule.
Current Participants
- Jing Bao
- Scott Blosser
- Michael Bucher
- James Erickson
- Stefani Huey
- Jinnie Hyung Lee
- Zev O’Brien-Gould
- Michael Reilly
- Carson Shields
- Lindsay Slavin
- Brianne Smith
- Melissa Styer
- Rebekah Wagoner
- Cody Weaver
- Zack Writer
- Ralista Kombakis
Past Participants
2017-2018 Session
- Emily Axtman
- Nick Caravella
- Charles Fentress
- Christine Fronczak
- Katherine Hawkins
- Trent Hinze
- Sam Kalscheur
- Kahyun Lee
- Kelsey Madden
- Heather Morrow
- Holly Paris
- Brad Schlesinger
- Mario Siciliano
- Chris Smith
- Katie Spicer
- Jackie Squires
2016-2017 Session
- Kurt Basford
- Dan Boghean
- Ana- Marie Drughi
- Jesse Garland
- Alex Garrison
- Lynsey Grace
- Steve Greco
- Stephan Hall
- Jennie LeNoue
- Afsaneh Makooi
- Max McCloskey
- Hannah-Hunt Moeller
- Jenna Michieli
- Abby Noble
- Meg Schubert
2018 - 2019 Application Documents and Materials
Applications for the 2018- 2019 Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program have now closed.
History of the Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program
Christopher Kelley, AIA was an active member of the DC architectural community and suddenly passed away in May of 2012. He was a respected leader within the Institute as well as within Gensler’s Washington office. Through his volunteer efforts, he participated and contributed to initiatives and programs that have had a positive impact on emerging professionals at different stages of their careers. In 2010 Christopher was honored with the AIA Young Architects Award for which the jury stated, “Christopher has proven himself a young leader within and around the AIA, a real example for other young professionals.” This program is intended to continue his legacy of leadership and activism.
In 2013, the AIA|DC chapter undertook an initiative to develop a program which would help train and nurture the next generation of leaders. In 2016, it made its way to AIA Colorado. Prospective participants must go through an application process for selection where proven career success, community involvement and the individual’s firm support will be considered.
2018 - 2019 SPONSORS
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