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RIAS CPD: Why Employee Ownership Works for Architects and Designers

The Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) are pleased to announce a 2 hour CPD event which looks at the Employee Ownership Trust (" EOT") model and why this works so well for architects and designers.

With almost 1 in 5 AJ100 practices now employee-owned, hear from expert advisors and recent case studies on why more are deciding to make the change, the different forms available for those considering, and the advantages provided in ensuring long-term viability of private businesses during periods of change and transition.

Programme:

  • 14.00 – 14.05 Introduction - Chair, Tom Warren, Impact Manager, Built Environment-Smarter Transformation (BE-ST)

  • 14.05 - 14.30 Eilidh Henderson, Director, Page/Park

  • 14.30 – 14.55 Ben Adam, Managing Director, David Narro Associates

  • 14.55 - 15.20 Carole Leslie, Adviser, Ownership Associates UK

  • 15.20 - 15.45 Panel Q&A

  • 15.45 - 16.00 Finish - Chair, Tom Warren, BE-ST

Participant feedback:

  • Really interesting presentations thank you

  • Good session - thanks

  • Thanks - helpful feedback. Reassuring

  • A very informative session, thank you to all the speakers.

  • Great presentations, thanks everyone.

  • Interesting to hear from others, particularly Narro.

  • Very helpful and interesting to see how different models can work