Leadership

28 11, 2023

Modern Leadership Qualities That Set You Apart

By |2023-11-28T08:47:58-08:00November 28, 2023|Leadership|

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 [...]

14 11, 2023

Building High-Performing Teams

By |2023-11-14T08:24:59-08:00November 14, 2023|Leadership|

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 [...]

18 05, 2023

Design+Dialogue: Emotional Intelligence

By |2023-05-18T10:53:04-07:00May 18, 2023|Leadership|

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 [...]

9 03, 2022

Four Critical Skills Every Design Leader Must Master

By |2022-10-20T13:10:48-07:00March 9, 2022|Architecture, Blog, UI/UX|

Many design leaders amass a considerable portfolio of skills needed for their roles. Their toolboxes consist of solid education and training, hands-on experience, and a hefty dose of confidence in their ability. When it's time to bring the past forward, they're ready to step up, especially if they've taken the [...]

2 12, 2020

Design+Dialogue: Succession Planning

By |2022-10-12T10:10:43-07:00December 2, 2020|Architecture, Blog, UI/UX|

Succession Planning is THE biggest undertaking a design firm owner will go through during the life of their firm. It takes thoughtful planning and years to nurture and execute. The firm owners I talk with find it all too daunting and never get started. In this video I share a [...]

16 07, 2020

Design + Dialogue: Your Most Important Work

By |2022-10-12T10:10:48-07:00July 16, 2020|Architecture, Blog, UI/UX|

On my way back from Las Vegas, two days of travel, I was thinking about the most important work that I do at DBI.  It is not the work I do during the boom times but my efforts in the lean times that make the most impact on me and [...]

4 03, 2019

Healthcare Design Principal – Seattle, WA

By |2022-10-12T10:26:40-07:00March 4, 2019|Architecture, Blog, UI/UX|

Global client with offices in Seattle is looking to hire an experienced Healthcare Design Principal. The candidate will be joining a firm where every employee, at every level, has the opportunity to mentor talent, influence design, and provide meaningful design answers to clients around the globe. The focus of this [...]

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