Managing Through a Downturn: Notes From the Field
Learn about the disruptions reshaping architecture and gain insight on managing through them.
Description:
There is plenty of expert advice about how firms and individuals can weather a downturn. But does the conventional wisdom apply to the exceptional circumstances of COVID-19? Get the inside scoop at this unique session featuring leaders from small- and mid-sized firms. They’ll discuss the disruptions that are reshaping architecture and the communities and industries the profession serves, along with tips and advice to manage your business.
Learning objectives
- Learn about the kinds of challenges architects are facing in this unprecedented time of simultaneous health, economic, racial, environmental and political crises.
- Learn how they can build a firm or affiliated support system around them to better weather shocks and stresses.
- Learn why it is important to acknowledge past injustices before moving forward in building an equitable future. Learn why now is the best time to take steps to move your firm forward.
- Learn why it is important to align your values with those of your clients. How to take advantage of times of crisis help better align values and vision.
This course is part of a series
1.00 LU
- RIBA
Instructors
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Nathaniel O. Clark
AIA, NOMA, NCARB, USGBCManaging Partner | CHASM Architecture
With a passion for design that mimics his passion for business, Nathaniel Clark is a determined... -
Bruce Herrington
AIA, LEED APPresident and Founding Principal | Line Scale Form Architects
Bruce Herrington founded the predecessor firm to Line Scale Form Architects in 1994 to showcase his... -
Natalie Morgan
AIAPrincipal | Morgan Architecture + Consulting
Natalie Morgan is a member of the Charlotte region of the AIA in North Carolina. She is currently... -
Mel Price
AIA, LEED APPrincipal and Co-founder | Work Program Architects
Mel Price is Principal and co-founder of Work Program Architects (WPA). Formed in 2010, WPA is an...