{"product_id":"business-intelligence-for-project-managers-2026-copy","title":"Business Intelligence for Project Managers 2027","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccessful and effective AEC project managers are multi-faceted; but often, they are extensively trained in technical skills and less so in how to manage a team, and even less so on how to manage a project with a business mindset.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis installment of SNZweig’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eProject Management for AEC Professionals\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecurriculum will focus on building Business Intelligence so that Project Managers can drive business performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrough the four modules, attendees will build a solid project finance foundation in topics of finance principals, understanding Key Performance Indicators, forecasting and predictive metrics, and value management. This course focuses on understanding the technical principles of project finance, but also how to understand the meaning behind the numbers to make better decisions.  Project managers will leave this course with an understanding of the key numbers that they must know on every project, how to evaluate key metrics throughout a project, how to make finance data driven decisions, and how to create better value alignment between services and fees.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresenter:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJustin Smith, SE, PE, MBA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate \u0026amp; Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour consecutive Tuesdays, starting February 3rd, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Central\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis course is structured into four 1.5-hour modules:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModule 1: Feb 2, 2027 – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eValue Optimization and Pricing\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Define Value Creation for Project Managers\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Learn the foundations of value-based fee setting by creating Price - Value alignment\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Learn the three PM levers that create Value Environments\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Identify the optimal fee structures for different environments\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Learn the foundations of Value Discovery at the Opportunity stage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModule 2: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeb 9, 2027 – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eConstructing the Multiplier\/Performance Levers\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Understand the fundamental determinants of project profitability\u003cbr\u003e:: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how Multipliers are constructed and the key levers that influence the project multiplier, including a review of performance data from top performing firms\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Identify key mechanisms to influence key revenue drivers of project Multiplier, Staff Utilization, and Overhead Management\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Learn how to benchmark billing rates to guarantee profit in every hour\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Introduce finance-forward work planning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModule 3: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeb 16, 2027 – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Fee to Cash Process\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Introduce project-based accounting and the optimal fee to cash process\u003cbr\u003e:: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOptimize the Fee to Cash Process by building a fee picture\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Identify key strategies to drive effective cash flow\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eModule 4: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFeb 23, 2027 – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eKey Performance Indicators and Introduction to Earned Value Management  \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Learn the Key Performance Indicators that every Project Manager must know to drive business performance\u003cbr\u003e:: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn how to interpret KPIs to make better financial decisions in projects\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Learn predictive metrics like backlog and pipeline, and how to effectively forecast future performance and make data-driven staffing decisions\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e:: Learn a simple method for projecting and tracking Earned Value within your projects\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e *All four sessions will be held on Tuesday, from 11:00 AM CT - 12:30 PM CT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat to expect?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot your typical virtual “webinar” style training, attendees should plan to collaboratively solve problems in small groups and practice putting financial principles to the test on realistic scenarios.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSessions blend lecture, discussion, and small group exercises together. They are highly interactive, where attendees will practice the skills covered. Attendees should plan for active participation with cameras on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWho should attend?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone that would like to better understand their numbers and gain comfort in making finance-driven project decisions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnyone looking to take their career to the next level and drive business results in the project environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Registration includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTop-rated content delivered right to the convenience of your own home or office\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn engaging virtual experience with interactive whiteboard, polls, quizzes, group activities, and Q\u0026amp;A opportunities\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLatest industry data blended with empirically supported methods and techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eUpon completion of the course, attendees will receive a certificate of completion indicating the number of hours earned. 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