From Better to Best: How Midsized Firms Grow

The journey to becoming a midsized firm often leads to new questions. With over 40 employees, how can a firm best organize itself for continued growth? And how can the firm grow while upholding design excellence and cultural alignment?

This interactive session will examine case studies of midsized firms that have successfully structured themselves to embrace future leadership and new opportunities. Insights from these case studies will inform discussions on business models that support sustainable and affirmative growth. You'll also have ample opportunities to share knowledge and experiences with colleagues from around the nation.



Learning Objectives

  1. Gain insights from case studies into how firms grow successfully once they exceed 40 employees.
  2. Consider how to put organizational structures in place that allow for growth while maintaining project excellence and alignment of values.
  3. Discover how to use organizational design theory to improve and update your firm's organizational structure.
  4. Through discussions with firm owners, learn about the opportunities and challenges that came with the growth of their midsized firms.