Design Leadership

Stop Interviewing. We have been doing it wrong all this time.  While the interview is a great way to get to know someone, to really understand the candidate’s fit with your firm, you must start evaluating.  This video shares a few tips for great evaluations.

Nikken Sekkei, a Japanese architecture and engineering firm is a great example of a company that has successfully established foreign offices in countries like China, Russia, and Turkey.

Prosperity in Uncertainty can happen.  Not only can a firm maintain activity, but uncertainty is also the perfect time to plan and start growth.  These three tips will help guide any company through the unknown.

One interview isn’t enough to find the perfect design and architecture candidate. 

Clear and effective communication is essential for any designer, as it allows them to effectively convey an abstract vision to clients, stakeholders, and team members.

Hybrid Work Policy. Last week I shared three reasons employees love a hybrid work policy. In this Design+Dialogue I share three reasons for the employer to love the hybrid work policy.

Hybrid work.  Many of my clients are defining their hybrid work policy in 2023. Here are three reasons employees love hybrid work.

With so many other architects applying, it can be hard to stand out from the crowd and make an impression. But understanding what these firms are looking for in candidates can help you make sure your resume and portfolio will grab their attention.

When it comes to recruiting top design talent, a little extra effort can go a long way. By following these three simple tips – getting involved in the community, using a specialist recruitment agency, and offering competitive compensation packages – you can ensure that you're putting your best foot forward and attracting the best candidates for your open positions.

While extrinsic rewards sometimes motivate people, true motivation comes from within. The leader's job requires them to find the spark of inspiration and fan it into flames -- without ever dampening the fire.