The Zweig Letter | February 9, 2026

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The engagement crisis you can’t ignore
By Sara Parkman
AEC firms that fail to invest in young professionals today will struggle to find leaders tomorrow.


Get out of jail
By Brandon Pinkerton
Small decisions compound into either prisons or possibilities, and today offers the rare opportunity to choose differently.


What actually improves PM performance (and what doesn’t)
By Mark Zweig
Better project management isn’t about new systems, it’s about disciplined leadership, clear decisions, and relentless execution of fundamentals.


Better systems, better performance
By Matt Cooper
Software should reduce friction, surface better information sooner, and free people up to do higher-value work.


Designing workplaces for how people think
By Stephen Parker & Mei-Ling Krabbe
The most successful organizations will treat adaptability, personalization, and inclusivity as organizing principles for workplace design.

 

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Zweig Group, a four-time Inc. 500/5000 honoree, is the premier authority in AEC management consulting, the go-to source for industry research, and the leading provider of customized learning and training. Zweig Group specializes in four core consulting areas: Talent, Performance, Growth, and Transition, including innovative solutions in mergers and acquisitions, strategic planning, financial management, ownership transition, executive search, business development, valuation, and more. With a mission to Elevate the Industry®, Zweig Group exists to help AEC firms succeed in a competitive marketplace. The firm has offices in Dallas and Fayetteville, Arkansas.