The Critical Differences Among Mission, Vision, Purpose, Strategy and Goals Are you confused about the difference between mission and vision? Or, between purpose and mission? You’re not alone. I am frequently asked about the differences among mission, vision, purpose, strategy and goals… and where do values fit in? Many people don’t care about definitions. That’s […]
Two Perspectives You Need to Launch a New Business as a Small Firm Architect
I recently reached a very big milestone. About eighteen months ago I dropped my daughter off for her first full day with her childminder (home-based daycare for non-Brits.) She was six months old and I was filled with those new parent anticipations: nervous, desolate, excited, hopeful. Not only was it a big day as a […]
10 Simple Steps To Develop a Lasting New Habit
How To Establish a New Habit In the back of your mind, every day, there is a goal that you want to accomplish. Whether it’s a new strategy, a new business process or a personal change in your life; it sits back there, day after day, scratching at the door, wanting to be let out. […]
How To Transition from CAD to BIM in 4 (Not So) Simple Steps
How To Transition from CAD to BIM It may be one of the biggest decisions an experienced small firm architect will make; to BIM or not to BIM? I have shared on this topic before over at the podcast, but times have changed. Today, I think that question is no longer valid. The decision is […]
My ONE Word for 2017
How to Achieve Your Goals as a Small Firm Architect In December of 2015, in preparation for the coming year, I recorded a podcast episode and published an article describing my idea for establishing just one goal for 2016. Instead of picking numerous goals in every area of my life, I would set just ONE Goal. My ONE […]
Mastering the Art of Delegation
Last week I published a podcast episode titled, Success in 2016 with Just ONE Goal, where I shared my thoughts on goal setting. For years I have set numerous goals, in every part of my life, with all good intention and desire to achieve each goal by the deadline set. Does that sound familiar? I […]