The 2018 Emerging Leaders in Architecture (ELA) program has completed their fourth session of the year and it is shaping up to be a great year!
The April session was titled Practicing Professionalism and focused on the esteemed role of the architect as a pillar of the community that is looked to for leadership by many stakeholders. StrengthFinders certified coach, Kahtra Kayton, worked with the class to review their CliftonStrengths. Class participants learned more about their own strengths, shared it with the group, and then discussed how these attributes could best elevate the group’s performance on the class project. Next, Missy Rand conducted a dynamic session entitled Ethics and Standards of Practice. During this component, the class split into groups to role-play and discuss real-world examples of scenarios that firm leaders may face. Alison Mullins, Esq. led off the afternoon with her engaging and laugh-producing presentation At the Crossroads of Contracts, Construction Documents, and Licensing Obligations. A topic normally considered mundane by many was presented in an attention captivating way that taught the class key points in risk management. The session concluded with Paul Beckman’s Building Codes, which covered best practices in permitting and document review processes during the various design phases.
The group continues to advance with the class project. The next session will take place in Richmond on May 11.
Special thanks go out to the sponsors of the 2018 ELA program and to all who contribute in any capacity to make the program a success.
ELA Program Sponsors:
Patron ($1,500 – $1,999)
Moseley Architects
Sustaining ($1,000 – $1,499)
Hampton University
Supporter ($500 – $999)
SMBW
VMDO Architects
AIA Central Virginia
Contributor ($1 – $499)
Alloy Architecture & Construction
Clifton Tiller, AIA
2Plys
Jacobs
NFM Lending
Maya Restaurant