Business Development Boot Camp

Build better relationships. Win better work.

The strongest business relationships are built on trust, communication and a genuine understanding of what clients need.

KC Global Design’s Business Development Boot Camp brings together A/E/C professionals from across the region for an eight-month program focused on the skills that turn relationships into opportunities and win more work for the KC region.

Through interactive workshops, expert-led sessions and peer learning, participants gain practical strategies to strengthen their business development skills, advance their careers and create greater value for their firms.

8-Month Program

An immersive experience designed to build skills over time.

8 Sessions

Three to four-hour interactive sessions, with additional opportunities to connect.

Expert-led

Learn from experienced professionals and business development leaders.

Networking

Connect with peers and build your professional network along the way.

8-Month Program

An immersive experience, running January through August, designed to build skills over time.

6-8 Sessions

Three-hour interactive sessions, with additional opportunities to connect.

Expert-led

Learn from experienced professionals and business development leaders

Networking

Connect with peers and build your professional network along the way.

Who Should Apply

Designed for A/E/C professionals at every career stage, the KC Global Design BD Boot Camp brings together a diverse group of industry professionals to learn from one another and build meaningful connections. The mix of experience creates opportunities for reverse mentoring and fresh perspectives that extend beyond the program.

Develop What Drives Success

The program focuses on practical skills participants can put to work immediately:

Communication and presentation skills
Emotional intelligence
Problem-solving abilities
Client relationship-building skills
Business development strategies

Takeaways from Past Participants

I think it's great to allow cross-learning between people who have been in a BD role for multiple years who can share insight and younger members who have new fresh perspectives.

[The program] provided great takeaways that were applicable regardless of your experience with BD. Content felt new and fresh and not something I had heard before.

The Fictious Pitch project had so many positives and takeaways. Putting me outside my comfort zone, building relationships with my team, learning a client, looking at presentations differently, seeing other teams presentations, and the list goes on and on...

As someone who is at a smaller seller-doer firm, we don't have a BD process, so this allows for a great starting point that can then be molded for me and my firm.

I am grateful to have been selected to participate in the program and think it would be helpful for any level of business development or sales.

It was a great opportunity to meet and connect with professionals across the industry that I likely would not have crossed paths with otherwise.

Application

Invest in your business development skills and join a cohort of A/E/C professionals from across the region committed to professional growth and meaningful connections.

The Business Development Boot Camp is an exclusive benefit for employees of KCADC investor firms. A $250 fee will be invoiced upon acceptance.

Applications for the 2027 cohort are now closed.

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What prompted you to apply for the KC Global Design BD Boot Camp?

I identified the opportunity and am personally interested in participating. A colleague, mentor or other individual encouraged me to apply. My firm nominated or selected me to participate. Other

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What excites you most about the KC Global Design BD Boot Camp?

How does your firm define business development?

How does your firm measure the success of its business development strategy?

What is one thing you hope to gain from this program?

Is there anything else you’d like us to know about why you should be considered for next year’s BD Boot Camp?

If selected, I understand the expectations of the program and am committed to making the sessions, team activities and overall experience a priority.

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I have discussed the BD Boot Camp time commitment with my direct supervisor and if selected, have their support to fully participate in the program.

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Questions about Business Development Bootcamp?

Still on the fence about submitting an application or have more questions about the program? Reach out and let’s build what’s next — together.

Ashley McDonald

Managing Director
KC Global Design

mcdonald@OneKC.org

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Business Development Boot Camp

Build better relationships. Win better work.

8-Month Program

8 Sessions

Expert-led

Networking

8-Month Program

6-8 Sessions

Expert-led

Networking

Who Should Apply

Develop What Drives Success

Takeaways from Past Participants

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