Category: Engaged Workforce
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Embracing Innovation in Challenging Times: Why Architecture Firms Must Lead the Charge
The architecture and construction sectors in Sydney and Melbourne are facing a period of hesitation, despite overall economic optimism. Rising costs, labour shortages, regulatory challenges, and economic uncertainty have led to a cautious approach among developers and investors. However, rather than waiting for the market to improve, it’s time for…
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The Missing Piece in Architectural CPD: Developing Great People Managers
In the Australian architecture industry, Continuing Professional Development (CPD) is vital for keeping professionals up to date with evolving design methodologies, regulations, and technical innovations. However, I believe a significant gap exists in CPD offerings—training in people management. Any HR technicians in architectural practice agree? While technical proficiency is crucial,…
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Rethinking the “Five Accomplishments” Mandate: Is Micro-Management Hurting Our Bigger Picture?
By now, you may have heard that the US Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), under Elon Musk’s loosely defined oversight, recently instructed ALL federal workers to list the five things they accomplished in the past week—a blanket directive that, at first glance, might seem like a straightforward way to uncover…
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