AE Business Strategy Consulting

Morrissey Goodale helps you think bigger and achieve success beyond what you might think is possible with our best practice AE Business Consulting strategies and expert service teams. 

We apply our AE-specific business consulting experience and knowledge, inherent in each one of our professional services, to help firms like yours prosper. Whether it’s planning for an uncertain future, anticipating industry disruptors, breaking down internal silos, or preparing your next generation of owners and leaders, you can count on Morrissey Goodale’s expertise, care, and guidance every step of the way.

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Our Strategy & AE Business Consulting Services

Business Strategic Planning

We work hand-in-hand with AE firms to lead strategic planning sessions and implement business plans that are visionary and achievable.

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Market Intelligence

Morrissey Goodale’s detailed market research studies can alert you to market trends and project opportunities unknown to your rivals.

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Marketing & Business Development

Morrissey Goodale’s business development services can position your architecture, engineering, or environmental consulting firm for big wins and sustainable growth.

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Leadership Development

From one-on-one coaching to on-site programs, we can improve the skills of current executives and train your next-generation leaders.

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Lean Operating Strategy

We can help your firm shorten project timelines, increase profitability, and reduce inefficiency by adopting a Lean operating strategy.

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Executive Search

Amid fierce competition for AE talent, we can help you hire the most qualified candidates for your hard-to-fill executive positions.

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Valuation & Business Ownership Transition

We can determine your firm’s value and advise you on which transition path is right for your firm.

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Industry Insights

Current Issue of Word on the Street

Weekly real-time market and industry intelligence from Morrissey Goodale.

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Current Issue of M&A Update

The AE industry’s weekly go-to source for the latest information on M&A deals and trends.

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Current Issue of the AE Industry Dashboard

Bringing you snapshots of key market sectors, business management ideas, and must-know information for managing and leading your firm.

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Current Issue of the AE Leadership Letter

Brining you new ideas for impacting people performance including the latest on company culture, work-life balance, time management, developing next-generation leaders, and new management ideas being implemented in other industries.

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Current Issue of AE Recruiting Flash

An insider’s look at the latest trends in attracting, recruiting, retaining, and hiring people in the competitive AE industry.

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Current Issue of AE Valuation & Ownership Transition

A guide to help you better understand how AE firms are valued and – perhaps more importantly – what you can do to build value now.

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Current Issue of M&A Annual Reviews

Overviews on what industry consolidation means and forecasts for where activity, deals, and pricing is headed.

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Current Issue of Market Research

At-a-glance snapshots of key market indicators in various market sectors and geographies.

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What clients are saying about Morrissey Goodale

“We’ve engaged Morrissey Goodale for both strategic planning and, most recently for M&A planning and pursuits. They have tremendous industry experience and I appreciate the direct, ‘cut to the chase’ advice I can count on them to give me. They are certainly a trusted advisor for ESA. The team played a pivotal role in our most recent 2021 acquisition of the Sitka Technology Group. They continue to work closely with us to build and evaluate a dynamic M&A “leaderboard” of opportunities for us to consider as we pursue our strategic growth goals.”
Leslie Moulton-Post
President and CEO, Environmental Science Associates (ESA)
“Morrissey Goodale is a valued partner of T&H. Over the years they assisted us with strategic planning, meeting facilitation, key hire recruiting, and growth through acquisitions. Considering the areas of our business they touch, it is clear they are a trusted ally. Their knowledge of the engineering consulting industry helps our internal discussions as we continue to improve.”
Sam McCachern
President/CEO, Thomas & Hutton
“For close to 20 years, Morrissey Goodale has served as a trusted advisor to Merrick. Whether assisting with strategy and planning, market development, executive search or navigating the dynamic M&A environment, Morrissey Goodale has made a positive impact on our company. Their expertise in guiding and influencing the growth of Merrick is an attribute I rely on while charting the vision for the future of Merrick. I can recommend Morrissey Goodale with complete confidence for your strategic advisory needs.”
Christopher Sherry
Merrick, ENR #113
“Morrissey Goodale’s team has been a trusted advisor to the CMA executive team as we navigate our growth strategy in this ever-changing A/E/C market.”
Jose L. Acosta
P.E., EVP, Chen Moore and Associates
“I have enjoyed more than 10 years of service from Morrissey Goodale including strategic planning to M&A Advisory services. My first strategic planning exercise with Morrissey Goodale over 10 years ago was such an eye-opening experience. It really helped me to see multi-dimensional things that allowed me to change and grow the firm. We developed a mission statement and core values that we believe in and lived by them. It made a significant difference.”
Ramesh Gunda
Founder, Gunda Corporation
Our interactions with Mick and the team at Morrissey Goodale are always informative, insightful, and thought provoking. Our industry is going through substantive and rapid change and the Morrissey Goodale view is one we value as we strive to make good choices in a VUCA world. The weekly “Word on the Street” newsletter is always a highlight, and the support we have received in developing and considering our strategic choices has been great. A great team, easy to work with, with lots of evidence based insights – very happy to have Morrissey Goodale on our side!
Richard Hancy
Executive Leader – Global, Tonkin + Taylor

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