We run public training courses, as well as tailored, in-house courses for individual architectural practices. All courses address the RIBA CPD requirements for either Project or Practice Management.
In the main, our courses are for people with management or leadership roles. They are ‘work shop’ style, and we limit the number of delegates, to ensure full participation.
Each course combines traditional teaching with architectural case studies, practical activities and discussions, to ensure that the lessons learnt are applicable to real life in architectural practice. Each delegate receives a bound set of course notes for reference.
We draw our trainers from a group of specialists that have experience of working with architects and their clients; each is an expert in their given subject.
We primarily offer training that focuses on running architectural businesses rather than doing projects. We offer public courses and in-house courses.
Topics include:
Winning new work
• Getting published
• Marketing and new business development
• Networking and relationship building
• Presentation training to improve general presentation skills
• Presentation training specifically to win work
• Submission documents that win
Business development
• Business planning for small to medium practices
• Financial management for small to medium practices
Getting the best from people
• Appraisal training
• Attracting and retaining staff
• Working more efficiently (time management)
• Developing assertiveness
• Essential staff management and communication skills
• Leadership skills
Design management
• Winning the battle of low fees: Part 1 - Avoiding the pitfalls of a low fee and Part 2 - Delivering success on a low fee
• Design team leadership for larger projects
• Project programming
• Managing client expectations
Colander is responsible for delivering DQI Facilitator Training for the Construction Industry Council.
