All Advice articles
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OpinionThe Coach: Are you a curious leader?
Curiosity is often overlooked as a leadership skill but practices suffer without it, says Louise Rodgers
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OpinionThe Coach: We need to talk about one-to-ones
As lockdown eases, how do you manage staff whose performance is lacking? Start by listening, says Louise Rodgers
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OpinionThe Coach: What did you learn about yourself during lockdown?
As we emerge from our homes, will we allow ourselves to be changed, asks Louise Rodgers
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OpinionThe Coach: What’s so good about certainty anyway?
We’ve never been able to predict the future – and that’s not such a bad thing, says Louise Rodgers
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OpinionThe Coach: Be more Jacinda Ardern
Vulnerability and empathy are leadership qualities. Louise Rodgers suggests how we might move beyond ‘I’m fine’ conversations
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OpinionThe Coach: This is not the new normal
We’re not just #WFH, we’re dealing with an unprecedented global crisis. Louise Rodgers provides guidance on dealing with difficult emotions while staying productive
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OpinionThe Coach: Open your mind, not just your ears
Even when we think we’re listening we’re probably not, explains Louise Rodgers, Building Design’s professional coach
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OpinionThe Coach: Mind the (empathy) gap
Building Design’s new professional coach Louise Rodgers outlines a key skill for resilient practices
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FeaturesArchitects aren’t giving themselves credit for R&D
Your practice could be missing out on tens of thousands of pounds in tax relief, says Mark Tighe
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FeaturesGoing from over here to over there
Global construction is set to boom over the next decade, so where are UK construction consultants most in demand?
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FeaturesDear Matthew: How do I prepare for my performance review?
BD’s agony uncle advises on making the most of appraisals
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FeaturesCan your architecture practice weather a media storm?
The best practices survive and thrive
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FeaturesDear Matthew: Should I go into practice with a friend?
BD’s agony uncle weighs up whether it’s best to set up a practice with a friend or a colleague
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FeaturesDear Matthew: how can I get better at winning bids?
The key is to identify with what the client wants, says Matthew Turner
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FeaturesHow to hire the best architects in a ‘candidate’s market’
Tap the power of the grapevine to boost your practice’s reputation
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FeaturesIntroverts should be something to shout about
How to harness the power of the quiet man — and woman — in your practice
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FeaturesWhat architects need to know to succeed in 2014
Opportunities exist in the UK’s improving economy if you embrace them, says the RIBA’s Richard Brindley
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FeaturesIs your practice ready for flexible working?
Architects need to be aware of the government’s employment changes
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FeaturesBuilding relationships
Urban Projects Bureau director Alex Warnock-Smith shares his top three tips for architects interested in social engagement