In this executive conversation, Malory Atkinson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Shear Structural, shares how she has built a firm that scales with intention, clarity, and financial discipline.
As Shear grew beyond its early startup phase, Malory faced the same challenges many A/E firm leaders encounter: increasing administrative load, limited visibility into project performance, and leadership time consumed by process instead of strategy. In this session, she walks through the specific decisions Shear made to regain control—how the firm approached project oversight, billing, utilization, and leadership accountability, and how those choices changed day-to-day operations.
Rather than focusing on tools or theory, the discussion centers on management behaviors, operational structure, and the role of real-time information in running a firm more effectively. Attendees will hear candid lessons about what worked, what required adjustment, and how Shear built systems that support growth without adding unnecessary complexity.
This webinar is designed for firm owners, principals, and operations leaders who want practical insight into how a growing A/E firm strengthened execution, improved financial clarity, and created more space for leadership to focus on clients and the future of the business.
Speakers:
- Matt Cooper, CEO of BQE
- Malory Atkinson, Co-Founder + Managing Partner, Shear Structural
During this session, you'll learn:
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