Architecture

Architecture firms have stepped up during the COVID-19 pandemic and are now playing a critical role in the global response. Many architects and designers are helping their communities, first responders, and healthcare workers during the current crisis. Here are some of the ways architecture firms are playing a pivotal role [...]

In this third and final video on how to manage a virtual team I talk about the self care and self awareness the manager needs as they manage a virtual team.

Architectural firms across the nation are reacting to the COVID-19 outbreak. Many firms are now working remotely as a way to manage risk. The goal is to balance continued work on important projects without endangering the health of employees. Here are some of the ways architecture firms are managing risk [...]

Last week I shared tips on managing a virtual team. This week I am sharing tips on how to communication with a team you don’t see during the day.

As the number of patients infected with COVID-19 grows, leaders will increasingly need to respond to critical health needs. The architecture industry will play a part in this response by providing much of the infrastructure needed to support quarantine and treatment efforts. Here are some ways architecture is adapting to [...]

There has been a lot said and shared about how to work virtually. In this Wednesday Tip I want to share tips on managing a virtual team.

In light of the coronavirus, many firms are temporarily shifting their operations so their team members can work from home. Keeping employees and customers safe has to be the priority, and the only way to accomplish this is to minimize person-to-person contact. Here are some tips for managing a remote [...]

I want to share how I am making my way through these unprecedented time. I hope it helps you navigate the same.

Home automation is a popular trend that’s growing in demand across the country. Technology can now be leveraged to control everything from lighting and climate to entertainment systems and appliances in both residential and business properties. These innovations continue to significantly impact our industry, especially when it comes to recruiting [...]

Interviewing talent for your firm is serious business. To establish the right environment for openness and sharing, start with Cognitive Empathy.

Climate change, housing shortages and flooding are all significant issues that continue to impact major cities around the world. Politicians like to think that they are the only ones trying to come up with solutions, but architects are on the frontline providing innovative solutions to make positive changes in the [...]

Looking or not, you need to have a resume ready to go.  You never know when that perfect opportunity will knock.  Here are my tips for making your resume stand out.  

In architecture and design, firms thrive because of the character and creative talent of their team members. But if you don’t have the right branding and hiring strategies, you won’t find top performers. These strategies will help you make better hiring decisions and land exceptional talent for your architecture firm. [...]

The war for top talent still rages across the country.  Here are 5 tips to attract that top talent to your firm.  

Many job seekers in architecture and interior design have gap years in their resumes. For example, maybe you spent a year traveling and studying international architecture. While taking a year off can lead to life-affirming experiences, they can also damage your resume if left unexplained. Here are tips to tips [...]

This Wednesday I am in Cancun so the tip is simple.  Take time for yourself.  It is so important to recharge.

Hiring the right people can be challenging during rapid company growth. The firm feels pressured to meet all sorts of other demands during this time. Breaking the hiring habits that have worked for decades can be difficult, but the truth is that hiring processes are doomed to fail when they [...]

DBI polled 100 of our workers out on contract, asking why they loved contract work.  In this video we list out the top benefits of contract work.

Networking has gotten much easier thanks to social media and professional platforms like LinkedIn. If you have a professional online presence, then you should already be highlighting your skills and experience. But your future career growth depends on improving your professional profiles and keeping them up to date. Here are [...]

2020 has started strong but storm clouds could be brewing.  Now is the time to prepare your firm for economic uncertainty.