RAIC’s Leadership for Architects
The RAIC recognizes the importance of leadership in the architecture profession. Whether you are a firm owner, team lead, project architect, or sole practitioner, leadership is integral to the success of your projects, people, and business.
Canadian architects and stories will serve as the backdrop to RAIC’s bespoke leadership training program. The highly-interactive course explores what it means to be a leader in the Canadian architecture profession. Participants will learn leadership concepts that are relevant to their work as an architect or in an allied discipline.
Participants will benefit from an increased understanding of their leadership style and values and how to improve the impact of their leadership. Approaches to leadership skills, including communication, mentorship, giving feedback, conflict management, and relationship-building, will be presented. The role of leadership in promoting team cohesion, collaboration, and creativity will be covered, along with leadership skills for difficult situations. Activities and presentations are designed to encourage participants’ application of learning.
Why Leadership for Architects?
• Explore what leadership means to the Canadian architecture profession.
• Develop a deeper understanding of your leadership style, values, and impact.
• Learn concepts you can apply in leading projects, people, and businesses.
• Improve how you communicate with colleagues and project teams.
• Increase the profile and voice of the architect in the design and construction teams.
Russell Pollard, MBA Principal, Framework Leadership
Russell specializes in leadership and talent development. He has worked with architecture practices in Canada and the United Kingdom to improve their approaches to people, culture, and brand. He has spoken at several architecture industry conferences on these topics. Russell serves on the board of the Society of Marketing Professional Services, Ontario as President-elect.
Russell has a Bachelor's in Interdisciplinary Leadership, Master of Business Administration and is pursuing a Certificate in Leadership and Inclusion.
Meals
A continental breakfast and lunch will be provided on Saturday. Coffee and tea will be served at morning and afternoon breaks.
Please identify any special dietary accommodations at the time of registration.
More information
https://raic.org/raic/leadership-architects