Use these 4 trends to hire top design talent and your firm will add outstanding architects and interior designers to your team. With the industry evolving rapidly, architecture leaders must stay up-to-date on the latest trends in hiring and interviewing. In this article, we’ll explore four key trends shaping the [...]
Being a recent transplant from the cool and wet climate of Seattle to the hot and dry climate of Las Vegas, the Architizer article by Ema Bakalova caught my attention. In her article, she writes about the challenges and the solutions for designing in the desert. The Desert Climate: The [...]
Happy New Year! I Quit! I hear this story all the time. It is the first Friday morning of the year and things are going well. The weekend is close, and your project is on track. You have the right budget, the right timeline, and the right team in place. [...]
Leaders, those that stand out, use very specific qualities in each of their interactions. Take Sir Richard Branson for example, the self-proclaimed rule-breaker owns one of the world’s most recognized brands and has authored several books on important leadership principles. Instead of relying on traditional business strategies, he suggests that [...]
Building high-performing teams is critical to the success and profitability of a design firm. As our industry moves into 2024 many firms are adjusting to headwinds of all kinds. Many projects have been paused or shelved due to the higher interest rates. Other firms are adjusting to technological changes in [...]
Never say these four things to your boss. In this video, I share the four worst things you can say to your boss. I have also written a blog going over these and some other things you should never say to your boss. You can find it here.
The six soft skills a designer needs continue in today's post. These last three soft skills are critical for designers growing into leaders in their firm and in the larger community. You can view the first video here. The full blog can be read here.
Emotional Intelligence is fast becoming the critical indicator of managerial success. As a generation of leaders retires from the design industry, the next generation of leaders must hone their emotional intelligence skills. In this short video, I share four core basics of emotional intelligence. While by no means is this [...]
Get past creative block. Not always easy when we are in the depths of winter. Each year at this time I like to share these four simple tips for getting past creative blog. Take a Break Do the Opposite Go Outside the Project Parameters Set a Deadline I have also [...]
The Portfolio is both loved and hated by design professionals. To help you love your portfolio more here is a list of the parts of a portfolio. 1. Your Personality 2. Continuity 3. Show Your Work 4. Show Your Potential
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