33 - Understanding Change & the Change in Understanding

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06/25/10 1 Sustainable Growth as Public Policy If we are going to transform our environment, then political leaders need to become advocates for sustainable planning and design practices. And they’ll become advocates only by hearing from architects and planners. Mark E. Strauss
06/25/10 1 A Sustainable Process We can’t claim sustainability if we don’t look beyond the environment and consider people, culture, and community, too. An inclusive collaborative design process will help us reach out to the 98 percent who don’t currently benefit from design services. Daniel A Hatch
05/03/10 The Seven Characteristics of Leaders Start with vision, humor, enthusiasm, and a deep motivation to learn. James P. Cramer
05/03/10 Make No Mistake: Technology Offers Clues Don’t fear failure; embrace its lessons. We are challenged by a shifting industry, but technology will help us map what’s ahead. James P. Cramer
05/03/10 1 If You’re Not Online, You’re Behind If you thought online networking venues such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter were just for fun, think again. They are essential tools for building a firm’s reputation. Evelyn Lee
05/03/10 1 Navigating the Legal Landscape of BIM Building information modeling has changed the professional landscape. Although the benefits of using BIM outweigh the risks, it’s imperative that firms use well-crafted contracts to avoid potential trouble. Adam T. Mow and Kenneth J. Naylor
05/03/10 1 Roadmap to BIM Success: An Owner’s Journey The Public Buildings Service of the U.S. General Services Administration turns to technology in its mission to deliver federal buildings that are economical, safe, productive, and beautiful. Charles Matta and Calvin Kam
03/02/10 Just How Expendable Are Design Professionals? There is power in understanding new knowledge and in making the future your friend. There is satisfaction in confronting the forces that can create an immunity to change. And there is newly born enthusiasm when leaders have a refreshed vision for the future. James P. Cramer
03/02/10 Value-Based Design Fees: A New Approach to Compensation If the conventional system of setting fees is to be replaced by something better, then both owners and architects will need to benefit and will have to agree on the method. Scott Simpson
03/02/10 The Leader’s Cultural Compass Points As leaders, we have the ability to improve the work environment by our actions and attitudes. Especially when times are tough, we owe this to staff, who have chosen to follow our dreams with us. Roger Swanson

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