Calling all architects licensed 10 years or less and emerging professionals! Are you curious about how firm operations really work? Have you ever wondered what it takes to become a principal or partner? Are you thinking about future leadership goals, but unsure which skills and tools you’ll need to get there? Recently licensed architects and emerging professionals often face the challenge of understanding how strategic thinking shapes business models and day-to-day operations—largely due to limited access to resources and real-world exposure. By learning directly from industry leaders, attendees will gain valuable insight into strategic initiatives and change management, building partnerships to maximize market opportunities, and the realities of firm transitions and succession planning—and how these factors can shape a career. Join the YAF and our panel of industry leaders for an engaging session that builds on the foundational business principles set by those before us, while preparing the next generation for what’s ahead. This session will empower future leaders with the confidence and knowledge needed to navigate the business of architecture. In a series of interactive discussions and activities, attendees will learn about:- Operations & Strategic Initiatives- Change Management and/or Growth Management- Interfacing with Other Firms - Succession Planning.