Coming 2nd Quarter 2026: Succession Research Study: The Social and Emotional Impact of Leadership Succession.

Contact me if you and your firm would like to participate.

Participate in Groundbreaking Industry Research on Leadership Succession

We're conducting the first comprehensive industry study examining the social and emotional impact of leadership succession in architecture and design firms. While most firms focus on the legal and financial aspects of succession planning, this research explores the human side - how succession processes affect departing leaders, incoming leaders, and teams throughout the organization.

If your firm has experienced a leadership transition in the past few years, your insights are invaluable. This research will establish industry benchmarks and identify best practices that can help firms navigate succession more effectively, reducing stress and improving outcomes for everyone involved.

Participation takes 10-15 minutes and is completely confidential. Results will be shared with the industry to help improve succession planning practices across architecture and design firms.

Ready to contribute to this important research?

• Departing Leaders - Share your experience stepping back from leadership

• Incoming Leaders - Tell us about assuming leadership during succession

• Team Members - Describe how succession affected your work experience

Your voice matters. Help shape the future of leadership succession in our industry.

thoughtful and deliberate Succession planning

Succession and ownership transition can be an exciting time for those immediately involved, but often feels unsettling for those on the sidelines who will be impacted. We keep all stakeholders in mind as we guide you through the selection and transition process, ensuring it is strategic, thoughtful, and well-orchestrated.