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Is Your Firm Ready? Four-Part Series Starts January 21
The most valuable architecture firms aren't defined by portfolios alone, but by the people, systems, and strategies that sustain success across generations.
Whether your transition is five or fifteen years away, the choices you make today determine whether your firm thrives or struggles through succession.
Introducing: The RAIC Succession Planning Webinar Series
Join four focused sessions designed to help you navigate ownership transition, leadership development, and long-term firm value, with practical insight and confidence.
Why You Should Attend:
- Gain proven frameworks for building firm value beyond the balance sheet
- Explore real case studies from firms that successfully transitioned leadership and ownership
- Access practical tools for financing internal succession and developing next-generation leaders
- Apply AI-enabled strategies for preserving institutional knowledge and creative continuity
The Four-Part Series:
Each 60-minute session features leading experts and real-world examples tailored to architectural practice.
Webinar 1: Rethinking Succession – Framing the Conversation
January 21, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET
Learn from WZMH Architects' 30-year succession journey with Principal Zenon Radewych.
Webinar 2: Human Capital as the True Driver of Firm Value
February 25, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET
Discover why buyers look beyond financials and how to build leadership pipelines for continuity. With Rob Luke, Allen Leigh Consulting.
Webinar 3: Ownership, Legal & Financial Structures
March 25, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET
Get a practical roadmap for valuation, financing, and governance that aligns founder goals with firm sustainability. With David Mender, Bluwatr.
Webinar 4: Making & Meaning in the Age of AI
April 22, 2026, 1:00 p.m. ET
Learn how AI tools can capture decades of design knowledge and bridge the transfer of knowledge between generations. With Natalia Bakaeva, ARKI.
Series Lead: Elaine Pantel, CPA, CGA, ICD.D
With over 30 years advising architecture and design firms across Canada, Elaine specializes in integrating business strategy, financial insight, and succession planning. She brings a collaborative approach to helping practices navigate complex transitions with confidence.
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