As architects we are tackling some of society’s current and future challenges through the places and future legacy we create for people. Architects and practices must evolve in order to stay relevant or to be overtaken by others. Loathe it or love it, change in our business is a fact of life, from adopting new technology to looking at ways we can make a difference to the lives of people who use our buildings and cities.

We naturally resist change for a variety of reasons, especially when it’s imposed on us, and this can cause uncertainty and unease. Learning to navigate and manage change successfully is vital to creating our sustainable future and build a healthy office culture based on trust and openness. A practice based on purpose only goes as far as it’s people are willing to carry it.

In this interactive session, we explore how we lead this change whilst enabling your team with the capabilities they need to succeed through a transformation, instilling a culture of continuous learning, and creating inclusiveness, and how this leadership is vital to foster a truly creative environment in which your people can thrive.

Topics covered:

• Manager or Leader: What’s your role?
• Connecting with your vision and purpose
• Creating the environment for creativity, and failure
• Why compassion, and taking care of the heart and mind is a vital part of navigating change

About the lecturer:
Briony Lumb runs a purpose consultancy that helping real estate organisations define their purpose and create the next generation of purpose-driven leaders.