My last Design and Dialogue post from last year, Happy New Year, I Quit (you can also see my video here) I talk about the best practices your firm should lean on when an employee quits. One of the best practices is for a firm to call upon their bush [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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.
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 [...]
Key leaders in architecture and design understand how to maximize team success. By being in the trenches, managers, and owners take action by working where the team works. As a leader, it is critical to be in the trenches. It helps to create a strong corporate culture of trust and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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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