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Reverse mentoring pairs young professionals with a member of the leadership team to mentor them on various topics of strategic and cultural relevance — the young professional being...
Has the idea of making a change been creeping into your mind? Feeling like the grass might be greener elsewhere? Need to get out of a rut? Or just need some new inspiration? In this...
The year 2020 has taught the world lessons beyond imagining: Empathy, Connection, Change, and Adaptability. How will we grow to learn from these hard lessons? What is the future of...
No matter your experience level, the profession lends itself to Architects constant learning through your entire career. Whether it is building technology, software technology, or office...
Many young students looking to pursue a career in architecture – and their parents – always ask, “What type of classes do you need to take and be good at? Is mathematics or arts more...
In an architectural firm, it is natural to have times where you may find yourself project-hopping. This is when, over short periods of time, you may support a project to hit a deadline,...
Michael Watkins surveyed 1,350 human resources leaders in 2008 and reported that 90% agreed that “Transitions into new roles are the most challenging times in the professional lives...
A “citizen architect” has typically focused on the call to action for architects to take a greater role in civic advocacy for our communities. The AIA Citizen Architect Handbook focuses...
What is a good firm? What makes every firm so unique? How do I know what I want in a firm culture? How do I know if a firm has a good culture? Firm culture for me, means that there...
“When you have setbacks and failures, you can’t overreact to them. You need to step back, analyze them, and learn from them. But you also need to stay optimistic!” Angela Duckworth,...
It is time to look for your second full time architectural job out of college, but what’s important this time around? Preparing for an interview for that first job was fairly simple...
Construction administration “CA” is one of those aspects of our profession that I would categorize as a necessary evil. CA is seldom easy, and usually challenging if not downright difficult....
With the economy cooling from the corona virus, it is going to be difficult for soon-to-be architecture graduates to find that first job in the profession, and current professionals...
The economic effects of Covid-19 have led companies to focus on trying to survive a situation that has no defined end. The architecture community is no exception. Based on the AIA’s...
My name is Kelly Cummings. I am an introverted extrovert, whose socks rarely match and has a strong dislike of pickles. I am a boomerang Pittsburgher, who grew up in the North Hills...
COVID-19 is taking over discussions around the world. Sporting events cancelled. Television and movies stopped production. Restaurants and Bars are closed for service. Everyone is encouraged...
The architecture profession does a great job at discussing the importance of having mentors and organizations like the AIA actively help individuals meet others with a passion for mentorship...
One of my favorite podcasts to listen to is Harvard Business School (HBR): Women at Work. Starting season 3, Amy Gallo joined as a new co host to the podcast. Amy works at HBR and is...
As an architect, you are constantly building relationships as well as structures. The connections you make along the way help to guide your career and your network. When you graduate...
When I moved to Pittsburgh in June of 2016, I knew exactly one person: my soon-to-be wife who had recently started teaching at The University of Pittsburgh. In a bit of a coincidence,...
The idea of negotiating a pay raise can be overwhelming, but an intentional approach can yield unexpected benefits for both you and your employer. The relationship with your company...
There are three major ‘C’ words that a young professional should to have integrated into the workflow early in their career; Communication, Collaboration, and Coordination. Understanding...
The goal of this study is to shed light on what is happening in the architectural community for the Pittsburgh region. In addition to looking at compensation it also includes demographics,...
Julie Brown & Mia Scharphie This week I want to talk about a “Boost Your Confidence to Boost Your Visibility” webinar I attended live on September 18, 2019 with Mia Scharphie and...