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Items Tagged with 'business management'

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Learning from failure

Christoph Lohr: Learning from failure

Success is not a linear road.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
January 6, 2022
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As the year comes to a close, I have been reflecting on the past year, one filled with challenge and growth for me. In order to grow, we have to learn how to overcome challenges. 


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transportation, medical and education trending upward

2022 industry outlook filled with optimism, but current headwinds of labor and supply chain distributions remain

Vertical growth will vary depending on level of pandemic-related influences; transportation, medical and education trending upward.
Mike-Miazga
Mike Miazga
December 13, 2021
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While signs are pointing to a positive 2022 on the nonresidential construction front, there still are headwinds to navigate, industry executives say.


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Professional development

Christoph Lohr: Strategy in design: The Col. John Boyd story

An excellent example of going against conventional wisdom.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
November 8, 2021
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Over the last year, during several webinars and in-person events, I've spoken about the idea of systems-based thinking, which incorporates the ideas of strategic thought in the form of focus (“saying no”) and identifying and executing on coherent actions. In many ways, systems thinking (a.k.a. strategy) incorporates pattern identification. 


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Designing the Design Firm: The Engineering Firm CSO

Christoph Lohr: Designing the Design Firm: The Engineering Firm CSO

Part 2 in the design strategy series.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
October 6, 2021
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What does the CSO role look like at smaller companies, such as an engineering firm? 


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business management

Designing strategy: Why your company needs a CSO

Part 1 in a new series.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
September 8, 2021
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Of all the topics I’ve covered in my column, strategy is the one to which I keep coming back. Astute readers might be asking at this point, “Why?” Especially when we hear so often that “culture eats strategy for breakfast,” and other axioms that denigrate strategy. Why does Christoph keep on writing about this “outdated” topic more than others?


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Christoph Lohr: Trend watch: Professional development predictions

Trends and opportunities to watch in the coming year and beyond.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
July 7, 2021
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Last year, during the initial phases of the COVID-19 pandemic, I wrote a couple of articles that touched on the subject of organizations coming up with solutions during chaotic situations. 


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Christoph Lohr

Christoph Lohr: Self investment — the critical step

Knowledge is out there, you just need to harness it.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
June 7, 2021
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In my last column, we discussed #growthmindset and how it is necessary to take intentional steps during your career (and life) to improve. 


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Christoph Lohr

Christoph Lohr: #GrowthMindset

Be open to learning new things in your personal and professional lives.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
May 10, 2021
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“You may be whatever you resolve to be.”


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Christoph Lohr

Christoph Lohr: Systems-based thinking

MEP engineers should be naturally adept at this strategic approach.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
April 7, 2021
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In the United States, we are very goal oriented. We have annual goals. 


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Christoph Lohr

Christoph Lohr: What is your interview process?

Part Three of the Sourcing Plan Series.
Christoph Lohr
Christoph Lohr
March 4, 2021
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So far, we have discussed why organizations need sourcing plans, and covered the planning and process of sourcing. This month we’ll continue the conversation and dive in deep into the interview process itself.


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