Operations Management

05/01/12 The Blogging + Tweeting President Doug Wignall never knows when inspiration may hit, so he keeps his iPhone handy to capture transient ideas via voice memo. Those brief audio thoughts serve as the foundation of posts he shares with the nearly 2,000 employees at HDR Architecture via an internal blog titled Aspici (Latin for “A look around.”) Mike Plotnick
04/30/12 At Issue: Technology Investment Competitiveness and payback are the primary strategic factors to consider when looking at the advantages and risks of new technology. Although there is much to be optimistic about right now, some issues continue to weigh on the minds of professional practice leaders. Our rapidly changing industry includes product manufacturers, architects and designers, contractors, and engineers (PACE). James P. Cramer
04/30/12 Breaking Ground for Tomorrow Take cues from top A/E performers to learn how you can align market strategies for years to come, even beyond the currently rocky economic landscape. Bob Stalilonis
04/30/12 Game On for A/E/C The design and building industry can learn from video game designers, who create immersive, realistic, and measurable experiences that capture users’ hearts and minds. John Aaron Phillips
04/30/12 The Resiliency Market Sustainability, green design, and safety are saleable priorities for communities and corporate clients. Shore up your firm’s competencies in these markets to enhance business opportunities. Patrick C. Moore
04/30/12 Warming Up to Social Media Design firms are increasingly recognizing the strategic value of interactive online platforms. In a profession that tends to cling to existing tools and processes, it’s taken a while for social media to gain a foothold and begin challenging the status quo. Mike Plotnick
04/30/12 Tools of Engagement Information technology strategy increasingly means enabling engagement. The cloud, mobile, and social platforms can take you there. The A/E/C professional practice environment continues to change, challenge, and evolve our organizations dramatically. Bradley Horst
04/30/12 The Leadership Progression You don’t create a leader in your firm simply by bestowing a title. HGA is nurturing new leaders through a variety of approaches that allow professionals to grow. Patrick Thibaudeau
03/28/12 The Earnings Curve: Perspectives on Career Compensation A strategic view and long-term thinking can yield big rewards. A job is not a career; it’s just one step in a journey that culminates in a lifelong body of work.
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03/06/12 Duo, Not Duel: Strategists and Designers at the Table More than ever, designers’ skills are needed at the strategic planning table. These skills make for more effective strategic plans and stronger firms. Amy Jo Denton

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