The world is full of named principles that attempt to explain why people, projects, and organizations behave the way they do. Often described as laws, these are not scientific rules but concise … [Read more...]
Ep 210: The Cost of Loyalty
Most firms would say they value loyalty, and most employees would probably say they do too, which makes it interesting that both sides seem increasingly unsure what the word actually requires. Firms … [Read more...]
Ep 209: Understanding Residential Contracts
Ask two architects what they charge for services on a residential project, and you'll get two very different answers. Neither one is wrong, and neither one is padded, but a client hearing both for the … [Read more...]
Ep 208: Ask Better Questions
Asking a good question is a skill, not a personality trait, but most people treat it like something you either have or you don't. It works more like a muscle - the more deliberately you use it, the … [Read more...]
Ep 207: Forward Beats Perfect
Every decision eventually arrives at a point where more thinking stops helping and only starts postponing whatever is coming anyway. Nobody experiences that moment as procrastination while it is … [Read more...]
Ep 206: Work to Your Own Standard
Some projects begin with a very specific purpose, but that does not necessarily mean they end there. An exercise can start as a way to rebuild a habit, solve a problem, or make good on something you … [Read more...]