SOCIETY NEWS
Standing Up
SMPS is a diverse community, and we stand in solidarity with our Asian American-Pacific Islander (AAPI) members. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families of the
The Diversity Differentiator
As business development and marketing professionals, we spend much of our efforts highlighting how our firms are different and, most importantly, demonstrating our firm’s value over that of competitors. In
Women in the Workplace: How We Can ElevateHER
Make no mistake about it: The A/E/C industries are at an HR crossroads, and the decisions firms make today will determine the talent available for the next professional generation. The
Gender-Neutral Pronouns and A/E/C Success
For the first two years of my A/E/C career, I lived and worked in Santiago, Chile. One thing that always stood out to me, especially in the workplace, is that
Taking Action for Racial Equality in A/E/C
In 2003, SMPS issued its first diversity statement, which came out of the work of a prior task force created for this purpose. Since that time, various members, chapter leaders,
Build Business Experiences: Brooke Weinstein
Brooke Weinstein, CPSM, director of northeast regional marketing at Dewberry, recently chatted with the Society about her role at Dewberry and experience attending Build Business in 2020. What’s a usual
Celebrating Women’s History Month
Commemorating the role of women in A/E/C marketing and business development. In honor of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day, we’d like to acknowledge our members in advancing the
Social Media in A/E/C
In a pre-COVID proposal kickoff meeting, a firm principal said, “Can you all please make sure your LinkedIn profiles are up to date? Clients have been checking these recently.” This
Executive Mentoring: The Benefit of Being Able to Relate
Executive mentors are different from coaches, executive peer groups, and friends who like to chat with you about your business. Executive Horizontal Mentoring means pairing two executives together for a
What is horizontal mentorship?
Horizontal mentorship is the premier way to implement an employee mentor program. It’s a mentoring relationship between employees across or within departments free from the influence of the workplace hierarchy.
