The Zweig Letter | March 2, 2026

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More pay – and pizza
By Daryl Simons Jr.
If your retention strategy relies on appreciation events instead of competitive pay, you are already losing talent.


Why clarity eats capital in buy-side M&A
By Tom Godin
In AEC M&A, the real risk isn’t finding deals; it’s being unprepared to integrate them.



Stop waiting – start using AI
By Mark Zweig
Firms that ignore AI will look slower, more expensive, and harder to work with.


Program management done right
By Zachary Strickland
Successful program managers anticipate risks, guide tough conversations, and create confidence amid complexity.


Culture is the strategy
By Srividhya Viswanathan
By prioritizing leadership, trust, and accountability, organizations can build teams that not only achieve their goals but thrive together.

 

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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.