Dattner Architects: How To Build Firm Health And Vitality (w/ Kirsten Sibilia)

Midsize architecture firms face unique threats to their longevity compared to small and large firms. Mega firms seem poised to gobble them up, and it’s hard to compete with extra large firms that offer far more services. There’s also the issue of leadership transition. Many midsize firms that started off small and haven’t given enough thought to how they’ll evolve into the future with new leaders. Without a plan, there is no future. But all is not lost. In this Best Practice episode, Kirsten Sibilia, managing principal of Dattner Architects, discusses how midsize firms can do more than just survive. They can grow with health and vitality.Interview TakeawaysBe proactive against threats to midsize firmsAspire to a variety of workLet go of certain tasks in order to growGauge your success with KPIsUse your website to show who you areUse your website to amplify your brandApproach recruitment like marketingShare information and communicationRecognize marketing’s valueOpen up paths for leadershipCreate peer connections at larger firmsDefine your needs before hiringShow LinksConnect with Kirsten Sibilia on LinkedIn or TwitterCheck out Dattner ArchitectsConnect with George Valdes on LinkedIn or TwitterConnect with Chris Morgan on LinkedIn Check out MonographFollow Monograph on LinkedIn or InstagramListen and read more about Monograph