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 [...]
The Architecture and Interior Design industry, as all industries do, has its ups and downs. The market today is in a “down”. Layoffs have become an unfortunate reality for many professionals currently. When leaders of firms, large and small, find themselves in a situation where they must let go of [...]
This week I want to share 4 things to always say to your boss. As you might recall, last week I discussed 4 things you should never say to your boss, you can see the video here. This week we go over the positives.
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.
Six soft skill designers need to be successful in projects, careers, and design. In this video post, I share a high-level overview of the first three soft skills every designer needs. I share how Communication, Collaboration, and Problem-Solving are critical for every designer. I will share the final three in [...]
Resign Gracefully. It may seem easy but in the moment it can be a challenge to ensure you leave your current role professionally and gracefully. In my current Design+Dialogue, I share four ways to keep your resignation on track, professional, and graceful. I also have a blog post that goes [...]
Ace any interview with these three simple tips. Many are interviewing this summer for various reasons. These three tips will work if you are interviewing for a new role in a new firm, an new role in your firm or asking for a promotion.
Enabling creativity is critical as mentors and managers grow staff. And it does not happy by accident of nature gifts. It takes a strategy. In this Design+Dialogue I share four quick tips to manage your creative staff. I have also written on the subject in the past, in a blog [...]
Recession? Maybe. Maybe not? Maybe the Architecture and Design industry has seen the worst of it and is poised to recover quickly. In this video and share what some leaders in the industry are sharing with me. Take a look.
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 [...]
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