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As all the May flowers bloom and a fresh cohort of landscape architecture graduates head out into the wider world, this is a friendly reminder that ASLA's SKILL | ED collection of practice management and business-focused education and resources has also grown this spring. And, it'll be growing even more next week, with three live presentations May 28-30, 2025, all about how to level up your influence in development projects.
In case you missed any of these announcements amidst all the ducklings and baby rabbits everywhere, we are re-featuring them here on The Field:
Discounts apply for ASLA members, so remember to log in with your ASLA username and password!
SKILL | ED: How to Speak Developer is a three-part webinar series designed to empower emerging and mid-career professionals with the communication skills and industry insights needed to navigate the development process with confidence. You'll learn:
- How to engage meaningfully with developers
- Strategies for effective collaboration and negotiation with authorities
- How to lead in planning, urban design, entitlements, and more
- Real-world terminology, case studies, and practical insights
Live sessions take place May 28 – 30, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. (Eastern). Can’t attend live? All sessions will be recorded and available to watch on-demand.
Plus, there's 1.0 PDH (LA CES/non-HSW) available for each course.
The ASLA Landscape Architecture Industry Report
The ASLA Landscape Architecture Industry Report 2024 has exclusive insights into the trends shaping the profession. With input from more than 300 firm leaders, collected in February 2024, this report sheds light on the biggest opportunities and challenges ahead.
ASLA members get free access to the full report. This is your guide to benchmarking your firm today and making smart, strategic decisions for your future.
Business Development Basics: How to Build Relationships that will Boost your Career
Are you looking to sharpen your professional communication skills, build strong relationships, and gain confidence in business development? SKILL | ED: Business Development Basics is designed to provide landscape architects with essential tools for professional growth.
This course series includes three on-demand video modules and seven self-paced exercises, tailored specifically for landscape architecture professionals to help you start your journey towards personal and career growth.
Visit asla.org/skilled for everything SKILL | ED.
For questions, please contact [email protected].