Forefront : leading collaborative architectural practice

**The groundbreaking guide to modern leadership in architectural practice**__Leading Collaborative Architectural Practice__ is the leadership handbook for today's design and construction professionals. Endorsed by the American Institute of Architects, this book describes the collaborative approach to leadership that is becoming increasingly prevalent in modern practice; gone are the days of authoritative "star" architects— today's practice is a __brand__, and requires the full input of every member of the team. This book builds off of a two-year AIA research project to provide a blueprint for effective leadership: the ability, awareness, and commitment to lead project teams who work together to accomplish the project's goals. Both group and individual hands-on exercises help facilitate implementation, and extensive case studies show how these techniques have helped real-world firms build exemplary success through collaborative teamwork and leadership. Highly illustrated and accessible, this approach is presented from the practicing architect's point of view—but the universal principles and time-tested methods also provide clear guidance for owners, contractors, engineers, project managers, and students. * Build a culture of collaboration, commitment, and interpersonal awareness * Adopt effective leadership techniques at the team, project, or practice level * Handle conflict and resolve communication issues using tested approaches * Learn how real-world projects use effective leadership to drive success The last decade has seen a sea-change in architectural leadership. New practices no longer adopt the name and identity of a single person, but create their __own__ identity that represents the collaborative work of the entire group. Shifts in technology and changing workplace norms have made top-down management structures irrelevant, so what does it now mean to lead? __Forefront__ presents effective contemporary leadership in the architectural practice, and real-world guidance on everyday implementation. The groundbreaking guide to modern leadership in architectural practice

Leading Collaborative Architectural Practice is the leadership handbook for today's design and construction professionals. Endorsed by the American Institute of Architects, this book describes the collaborative approach to leadership that is becoming increasingly prevalent in modern practice; gone are the days of authoritative "star" architects-- today's practice is a brand, and requires the full input of every member of the team. This book builds off of a two-year AIA research project to provide a blueprint for effective leadership: the ability, awareness, and commitment to lead project teams who work together to accomplish the project's goals. Both group and individual hands-on exercises help facilitate implementation, and extensive case studies show how these techniques have helped real-world firms build exemplary success through collaborative teamwork and leadership.

Highly illustrated and accessible, this approach is presented from the practicing architect's point of view--but the universal principles and time-tested methods also provide clear guidance for owners, contractors, engineers, project managers, and students.

• Build a culture of collaboration, commitment, and interpersonal awareness
• Adopt effective leadership techniques at the team, project, or practice level
• Handle conflict and resolve communication issues using tested approaches
• Learn how real-world projects use effective leadership to drive success

The last decade has seen a sea-change in architectural leadership. New practices no longer adopt the name and identity of a single person, but create their own identity that represents the collaborative work of the entire group. Shifts in technology and changing workplace norms have made top-down management structures irrelevant, so what does it now mean to lead? Forefront presents effective contemporary leadership in the architectural practice, and real-world guidance on everyday implementation.

The Book Is Structured In Five Parts That Present The History And Contemporary Conditions That Shape Today's Building Industry, The Tools And Tactics Needed To Develop And Foster Collaboration Amongst Various Project Stakeholders, And Explores The Changing Nature Of The Workforce, Emerging Technologies, And Innovative Business Models That Will Impact The Future Of Our Practice. Each Of The Parts Is Briefly Outlined Below-- Collaboration In Context -- Collaboration In Context. Collaboration In Practice -- Collaborative Project Delivery Tools -- Creating Collaborative Environments -- Collaboration Tools And Tactics -- Collaboration Tools And Tactics. Building Collaborative Teams -- Maintaining Collaborative Teams -- Development Stages -- Team Behaviors -- Collaboration Tools -- Leadership Effectiveness -- Leadership Effectiveness. Leadership Effectiveness -- Leadership Development -- Leadership Stages Of Development -- Task-relationship Behavior -- Cognitive Styles -- Leadership Styles -- Communication And Conflict -- Communication And Conflict. Communication Fundamentals -- Johari Window Model -- Feedback And Motivation -- Conflict Management -- Leadership In Practice -- Leadership In Practice. The Value Of Inclusion -- Leadership And Change -- Practice Leadership. By Erin Carraher And Ryan E. Smith With Peter Delisle ; Illustrations By Christopher Henderson. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.