The definitive guide to management success for sole practitioners and
leaders of small design firms
Owning and operating a small architectural design firm can be
challenging, with tight project deadlines, on-the-fly meetings, rush
proposals, and fluctuating workloads as part of the firm's day-to-day
activities. To help small firm owners cope with the chaos and prepare
for the unexpected, here is The Architect's Guide to Small Firm
Management, a no-nonsense guide to repurposing daily demands into
workable, goal-directed solutions.
Crucial topics such as self-aware leadership, people management,
technology, financial health, scenario planning, sustainable practice,
and future trends are examined using real-life case studies and business
model paradigms. This definitive text explores the whole system
experience of a small firm practice to deliver organizational strategies
proven to keep a firm's creative mission on a steady, productive path.
The Architect's Guide to Small Firm Management addresses how small
firm owners can:
- Deal effectively with unexpected circumstances and shifting work
requirements
- Meet the demands of the marketplace while creating a satisfying
workplace
- Set and achieve goals in an environment of constant change
This book is a must-have for those facing the often harsh reality of
managing small design firms in a difficult and changing economy.
Entrepreneurial architects and designers will discover how to define
their own personal and professional meanings of success, as well as how
to refocus their business approach to replace long, unrewarding hours
with manageable, satisfying ones.
