Join Ann Banning-Wright of Bright Operations, Jennifer Crawford of Syska Hennessy Group and Elaine Kanelos of HOK at the 2013 AIA National Convention in Denver, Colorado on Thursday, June 20, 2013. The topic of discussion will be: Reclaim your Power: Win new work by being the leader you were meant to be. Register at the…
At what point should a firm consider abandoning a fruitless path and move to another? How many resources can you expend on a particular initiative, such as a geographic expansion, new market penetration, or service offering? Creating an environment that embraces change, empowers and motivates team members to seize opportunity and share their entrepreneurial spirit…
As I watch the news witnessing the political turmoil occurring across many countries, with leaders reluctant to give up their reign despite the demands for political reform by their countrymen and women, that resistance is breeding chaos. I can’t help but think about that same scenario as it applies to corporations. The changing of the…
In the process of cleaning and organizing my office recently, I was amazed at some of the things I came across – old ideas, notes I wanted to remember, articles that inspired me, etc. I launched a new section in my file cabinet – IDEAS. Since starting my own firm, I am challenged to bring…
The Design Build Institute of America (DBIA) and the Lean Construction Institute (LCI) are two organizations that really explore design and construction best practices and offer certification. Both organizations examine current delivery methods and focus on collaboration, communication, mutual respect and a reduction of risk. So what is the delivery method of tomorrow?