Architectural practices are confronting a fast changing landscape and now their biggest design challenge is the practice itself.
The tension between preparing for the future and knowing the future is a space in which interesting insights can emerge.
An edited version of my talk to the APEN Symposium for the session – Professional ways of being: Embracing a future (architectural) self
If you were paying attention in the late ‘90’s it’s likely you’re familiar with Steve Job’s salute to the change makers who see things differently…
How you lead when you’re not observed, is more important than what you do when you’re able to be seen.
If I could go back 35 years to give myself some advice, it would be “Don’t wait to be chosen. Choose yourself.”
How I chose myself and overcame all my fears.
(Spoiler alert: I’m still working on overcoming my fears)
What’s caught your attention right now? What are you thinking about? Are you noticing what you’re noticing? What decision are you making?
I’m not a computer nerd. I’m not a futurist. But I can still recognise the massive disruption coming to the profession.
In times of disruption, effective leadership is the key to successful change in practice, transforming resistance into enrolment and uncertainty into opportunity.
When architectural projects are stalling and the economic pinch is hurting, here’s some questions to help practices find new opportunities.
I pay my respects and acknowledge all Traditional Custodians of Country and on whose land I live and work. I recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. I pay my respects to their Elders past and present. Always was, always will be.
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