[115] – Leading a Culture of Mentorship
Mentorship is a term frequently used in the field of architecture. But what exactly is mentorship? Many architects struggle to mentor because they’re unsure what mentorship looks like and when to apply it. To help retain, attract, and develop the next generation of architects, the concept of mentorship is a necessary leadership tool needed inside the architecture firm to support a healthy culture of feedback and guidance.
[085] – A Case Study for Practice: Latent Design
How do you build an architecture practice that reaches beyond projects to further impact policy, culture, and community?
Latent Design is a progressive Chicago-based architecture firm working at the intersection of design and community development to create social, economic and environmental impact.
[080] – Season 4 Finale with Madame Architect
Why is visibility of female leadership important in the profession of architecture?
While the seeming lack of women in architecture has been well-documented, women are, and have been, making waves in all levels of the field.
[072] – Finding Your Voice as a Leader
About the Episode About the Episode What lessons on leadership and career growth can we learn from Practice Disrupted co-hosts Evelyn Lee and Je’Nen Chastain? To celebrate the last day of Women’s History Month, Evelyn and Je’Nen sit down to have an open and honest discussion about their career paths as industry leaders. They’ll discuss […]
[071] – A Case Study for Practice: Shepley Bulfinch
About the Episode About the Episode What workplace policies and recruitment strategies actually attract talent? This week is both a case study for practice management and firm leadership, featuring two CEOs working in partnership to help their firm grow and navigate this pivotal moment of industry transformation. Shepley Bulfinch is a national architecture firm that […]
[070] – SheBuilds Crossover in Three Acts
About the Episode About the Episode What lessons on change and disruption can we learn from the women who have influenced the industries of building design and construction? To celebrate the 70th episode of Practice Disrupted we’ve teamed up with our friends at She Builds Podcast to create a very special AEC podcast crossover episode. Tune in […]
[063] – DAC Leadership Series: From Team Member to Office Leader
How can midcareer architects successfully transition from project work into more senior roles dealing with staffing and operations?
Traditional architectural training does not often prepare us with the business leadership and people management skills required to successfully lead an office. On top of that, office leadership comes with a variety of challenges that differ from everyday project leadership.
[047] – Talent Development in Practice
How are architects successfully bringing talent development into practice?
This week Amy Perenchio joins us to discuss talent development at ZGF Architects.
[027] – Techniques for Effective People Management
What’s the difference between managing and leading? And, what is effective management?
In this episode, we interview Foram Sheth, Co-Founder and Chief Coaching Officer of Ama La Vida to discuss management training with new and mid-level managers. Learn about the 12 year trap and why it’s important to start leadership training sooner rather than later.
[014] – Training the Next Generation of Leaders
Why is leadership development important for architects? Guest: Ryan McEnroe, Co-Founder, AIA|DC Christopher Kelley Leadership Development Program Korey D. White Co-Chair, AIA Forefront Kavitha Mathew, Director, Leadership and Engagement, AIA New York Are you familiar with the leadership skills architects and designers most commonly struggle to develop? In this week’s episode, we welcome a panel […]