The Creative RFP Toolkit: Workshop II
Sep
25
6:30 PM18:30

The Creative RFP Toolkit: Workshop II

Designing Proposals That Speak to Clients - Increasing Your Selection Potential

Learn how to storyboard compelling narratives and assemble an effective proposal that captivates clients, and increases your chances of being shortlisted. 

This workshop focuses on transforming your value-centered positioning statement into a powerful, client-focused proposal designed to capture the decision-makers interest. In the first half, participants will discover a storyboarding toolkit to map RFP requirements into a compelling proposal outline with a clear storyline.

The second half of the workshop will cover client-user experience design principles and how to create proposal layouts that cater to reviewers' evaluation habits. You'll explore how to structure your proposal for maximum client impact, incorporating design elements that enhance readability and highlight key messages.

You'll leave the workshop with skills to assemble skimmable, "client-proof" proposals that excite reviewers and land on the shortlist pile. 

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The Creative RFP Toolkit Workshop III
Oct
23
6:30 PM18:30

The Creative RFP Toolkit Workshop III

Mastering the Proposal Interview

Learn techniques to inspire, engage, and empower. Discover ways to plan for the interview and present your proposal effectively to secure the project.

This workshop focuses on elevating your proposal presentation strategy to increase your chances of being selected at the shortlist interview stage. Participants will learn strategies for crafting a compelling presentation and delivery that highlights the key strengths of your written proposal, addresses client questions, and emphasizes your unique qualifications.

You'll learn how to tailor your delivery by anticipating various selection committee members around the table, analyzing their different roles and priorities. By the end of this session, you'll have the confidence to conduct interviews that effectively showcase your proposal to a diverse panel, significantly increasing your chances of securing the project.

This workshop builds on the skills developed in the previous sessions, providing you with a comprehensive approach to winning projects from initial proposal to final interview. 

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The Creative RFP Toolkit Workshop I
Jul
31
6:30 PM18:30

The Creative RFP Toolkit Workshop I

Crafting a Value-Centered Proposal

The first workshop of our 3-part series will be held virtually on July 31st at 6:30 pm.

Learn how to ease your most common proposal pain points and discover effective ways to articulate your unique values and tailor proposal content to each client to land more RFPs.

Participants will learn how to craft a compelling value-centered approach and adapt it to each client. We will begin by exploring the 3Ps research framework - People, Process, and Projects - to develop clear values and language that showcase your capabilities.

Then, we'll dive into client research techniques, uncovering methods to align your approach with each client's unique values and requirements. By the end of this session, you'll have drafted a powerful positioning statement that will guide the layout and narrative of your proposals, along with the skills to tailor it effectively, setting the stage for persuasive, client-centered proposals.

Register at the link below!

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Mar
7
6:30 PM18:30

University of Buffalo + ArchiteXX Spring Mentoring

ArchiteXX collaborated with University of Buffalo School of Architecture and Planning in Fall 2022 on the pilot of a mentoring program to assist Architecture Degree candidates with a variety of academic and career concerns.

The Fall 2022 pilot program successfully paired over twenty-five UB mentees with mentors, many of whom continued their mentorship beyond the introductory session. Having received overwhelmingly positive feedback, ArchiteXX and UB are pleased to announce the program is coming back to UB for this current Spring 2024 academic semester.  Additional details will be posted at architexx.org in the coming weeks.  Many thanks to Elaine Chow, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP and Clinical Assistant Professor at UB for facilitating the program launch.

ArchiteXX is seeking collaborations with other architectural degree programs to bring undergraduate and graduate mentoring to campuses around the nation. If you are a professor, or administrator, interested in launching this program at your institution, please contact www.architexx.org/contact-1.

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How to Communicate Your Brand
Oct
19
6:30 PM18:30

How to Communicate Your Brand

ArchiteXX will be hosting a free training work session with Tami Hausman, President of Hausman and Gabriela Valero Arias, Communications Manager at Selldorf Architects as the 3rd installment of our mid-career mentorship program. The training will take place tomorrow, October 19th at 6:30pm ET. 

You have learned the skills to succeed in architecture, but do you know how to communicate your work to non-architects? Knowing how to talk about design and construction to non-professionals is a critical skill as you grow your career. While many architects are good at talking to their peers, they’re not always able to successfully verbalize the importance of their work to people outside the profession, including clients.

To be a leader, you need to be one step ahead of the game. Instead of describing the what, you need to be focused on the why. By communicating your value and your promise, you can confidently demonstrate ways to overcome your clients' challenges and meet their goals. By building your brand, you can forefront your vision, expertise, and knowledge to your peers within the industry and beyond.

In this workshop, the co-presenters will show you how to create and disseminate your personal brand that can take you from satisfactory to sensational. They’ll discuss methods and strategy for building your reputation, such as: how to clearly communicate your ideas, write about relevant topics, leverage social media, speak at conferences, participate in professional organizations, and network like crazy.

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