Operations Management

08/31/10 From the Ground Up: Growing a Thriving Design Firm You can read a library of management titles, but success largely boils down to internalizing and implementing five key practices. James Follett
08/31/10 Design Goes Global Over the next several decades, billions of square feet of new construction and renovations will take place worldwide. Is international practice right for your firm? Scott Simpson
08/31/10 Sharpening the Ax: Preparing for Negotiations It seems counterintuitive, but negotiation preparation can bring a substantially higher return on investment than actual project work does. So it pays — literally — to give the process its due. Steven J. Isaacs and Karen L. Newcombe
08/31/10 Leading with Exuberance Projects designed and built with adversarial teams are rarely successful. But building owners can aid collaboration by setting the tone for a project — one that is clear, consistent, and cooperative. Barbara White Bryson and Canan Yetmen
08/31/10 The Impact of the Built Environment on Public Health Americans are fatter than ever. How much can good design accomplish toward a slimming down of the population? Betsy del Monte and Gary Lawrence
06/25/10 The Value of Authenticity Common businesses practices such as performance appraisals reinforce the cultural standard to conform rather than differ. But conformity is not what leaders are made of. Louis L. Marines
06/25/10 It’s a New Decade, But Is There a Difference? Everyone talks about climate change, increasing energy efficiency, and the impact of buildings. What have been the results? R.K. Stewart
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 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

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