RIAS CPD: Business Development for Architects, an introduction

Tuesday 14 May 2024, 14:00-16:00 (online)

Event description:

This 2 hour event dedicated to (re) introduce you to Business Development, and a reminder of the skills you already have to make Business Development enjoyable.

Course objectives include:

Understanding business development for architects
Identifying opportunities
Networking and Partnership building
Client Relationship Management
Strategies for branding and public presentations
Continuous Learning and Adaptation

Programme:

14.00 - 14.05 Introduction, Chair - Rob Campbell
14.05 - 14.45 What is Business Development for Architects, Identifying opportunities and Business Development strategy, Part 1
14.45 - 14.50 Summary and Questions
14.50 – 15.00 Comfort Break
15.00 – 15.50 Relationship Building and Networking, The connection with marketing and branding, Pulling it all together, Part 2
15.50 - 15.55 Summary and Questions
15.55 – 16.00 Close, Chair - Rob Campbell

The timings and full programme for the day can be found here: https://media.rias.org.uk/files/2024/05/01/67F47298-C454-FEE6-8152-44536D460900.pdf. For group booking discounts, please see here. For future learning opportunities from the RIAS, please use the explore tab above.

About the speaker:

Daphne Thissen, Founder and Director of Thissen Consulting

Daphne Thissen is the founder and director of Thissen Consulting, an independent consultancy focusing mainly on soft skills used in business and client relationship development in the construction and related industries.

The agency offers one-to-one client feedback, training, coaching, facilitation and building international partnerships.

Before starting her own business, she was the Cultural Attaché for the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the UK, facilitating and sponsoring UK and Dutch collaborations in design, architecture, and the arts.

Her love of architecture and buildings grew through her training as an architectural historian at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. Daphne is a Board Member of the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill and a Director of RIAS Services Ltd in Edinburgh.

Daphne is a keen networker! With a genuine interest in people and skilled in building alliances and connections, she is always happy to make relevant and interesting introductions.

www.thissenconsulting.com / www.linkedin.com/in/daphnethissen