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We Asked. You Told Us. We Listened. When building the Good Growth in Practice programme, we spoke to diverse-led SME owners about the challenges they face in growing sustainably. Now, we’re building a programme that responds directly to their needs: 🏗️ Early-Stage Foundations: strong networks, access to paid work with clear routes to commissions, critical business development guidance and administrative support. 📈 Growth-Stage Support: finding and retaining aligned senior talent, better business forecasting, professional development pathways. That’s why we’re creating a programme that delivers: 💫 Practical Solutions: direct access to public & private sector clients, expert-led applied business development masterclasses, operational systems and templates. 🤝 Real Connections: client mentorship and sponsorship, peer support networks and industry partnerships, collaborative opportunities. This isn’t just another support programme—it’s built WITH practices, not FOR them. The future needs a different kind of built environment professional, and we’re designing a curriculum at The London School of Architecture to empower them. Supported by the Greater London Authority & The Crown Estate Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eiW3Gr83 #CurriculumForChange #Architecture #Innovation #Equity #PracticeGrowth #BusinessDevelopment #GoodGrowth

Learning from the Elders: A Mentoring Series by the Nigerian Institute of Architects Today, I had the privilege of attending an insightful session titled "Learning from the Elders"—a mentoring series hosted by the Nigerian Institute of Architects (NIA). The event featured Arc.Titilayo Adeleye fnia and the NIA President, Arc. Mobolaji Adeniyi who shared invaluable perspectives on the importance of mentorship in the architectural profession. Arc.Mobolaji Adeniyi emphasized that mentorship is not just about having someone to guide you, but about finding a mentor who can support you through the various stages of your career. Arc.Mobolaji Adeniyi also shared a personal story from her early days working with an Israeli company, where she spent much of her time focusing on staircase details. At the time, she felt this was beneath her qualifications, but looking back, she is grateful for that experience. It was during this phase that she learned the importance of precision and patience, which has greatly contributed to her professional fulfillment today. Her message to us, the young architects, was clear: Find mentors. Connect. Learn. Through mentorship, we can navigate the complexities of architecture and accelerate our growth. The wisdom and guidance we receive from experienced mentors can help us reach our full potential and achieve success at any level. As we continue our journey in architecture, let’s remember that every phase—whether big or small—contributes to our development. The path to greatness is shaped not only by what we know, but by who we learn from. #Mentorship #Architecture #LearningFromTheElders #YoungArchitects #NIA #ProfessionalGrowth

Mentoring young architects, teaching soft skills, building company culture developing communities and promoting minorities in the profession, Lise Bornstein, AIA, Partner at KFA Architecture, talks shop with Christian Giordano, AIA, Mancini Duffy. Stressing the importance of teaching practical business knowledge, she states, “You can be a phenomenal problem solver, designer and detailer, but if you don’t know how to market, if your soft skills are lacking, if you don’t know how to resent, listen, communicate and budget your time effectively, then that (design/problem solving) talent is not as effective as can be. “ Explaining why her 75-person firm has chosen to essentially stick the Los Angeles market, their belief is that architects are best poised to serve communities if they are actually living in those communities. Another interesting fact about KFA is that they are more than 50 percent female. She notes that the key here is having people in leadership to represent the diversity you’re seeking for a firm. She laments the fact that in the U.S., just 35 percent of women are licensed and 7 percent are partners. And for minorities, these numbers are much lower. Wrapping up the interview, Bornstein states, “As we build out our cities to be livable spaces, as architects, our most important role is to make sure we are listening and being an advocate for the human experience in our cities.” #architecture #DEI #urbanevelopment #buildingdesign

Have you signed to the RIBA Future Architects Mentoring Programme 2024/25 yet? The RIBA Future Architects Mentoring Programme offers an enriching experience for both mentors and mentees. As a mentor, you would have the chance to shape the careers of young architects, supporting them through the complexities of the architectural profession while benefiting from: 📈 Professional growth: It can be a platform for personal and professional reflection as you guide others through challenges that you've already faced. ☕ Networking opportunities: This programme facilitates connections with up-and-coming architects and peers within the profession, creating a strong community of professionals and potentially opening doors to future collaborations. ✋ Giving back to the profession: By mentoring, you're giving back to the field by nurturing the next generation, ensuring that they are well-prepared for their careers. This leaves a legacy of support and influence that can shape the architectural landscape. 🌟 CPD points: Mentoring allows you to earn valuable points while contributing to the development of others Sign up by Friday 1 November 2024 to help shape the future of architecture. Please find the following sign-up link to make your application and help the next generation of architects: https://bit.ly/3znKp8e #RIBAFutureArchitects #RIBAEast #RIBA #Mentoring #Architecture #CPD Sophie Schad Jessica Southworth Daniel Stanyard

My new reading matter has arrived! Looking forward to this... Building Inclusion - The Book #architect #architects #architecture #building #BuildingInclusion #inclusion #equity #diversity #builtenvironment #book #newbook #reading #culture #change #culturalchange #learning #listening #leadership

Join us in #Sheffield on the 14th–15th June 2024 for our next Challenging Practice seminar! This seminar is focusing on the theme of inclusion and exclusion in space. It is a key component of our flagship independent-learning programme, Challenging Practice: Essentials for the Social Production of Habitat. Benefits of Participation: - Learn about our Inclusion by Design programme. - Develop an understanding of inclusion and exclusion within the built environment, and how these relate to intersecting social identities. - Gain knowledge of diverse approaches, methods, and tools to address social exclusion in space. - Reflect on the implications of prioritising lived experiences in built environment practice. - Network with professionals and students who share a common interest in issues of inclusion and exclusion within the built environment.  - Benefit from the guidance and expertise of experienced ASF-UK facilitators. - Receive a Challenging Practice Stage A certificate upon successful completion of the seminar. - Gain priority access to the next Challenging Practice Stage B workshop. Find more info and book here: https://lnkd.in/ewp82JTA #architecture #urbanplanning #urbandesign #urbanpractice #cpd #inclusionbydesign

Digital Skills are high on our agenda. So we're thrilled to have the support of Adventa... ➡️ Watch this space for future collabs 🙌🏽 #FutureOfUs #digitalskills #greentech #metaverse