Understanding primary drivers in architectural practice:

• design excellence
• collaboration
• innovation
• problem solving
• value adding
• sustainability
• thought leadership
• client relationships
• efficiency
• cost control

Understanding managing and co-ordinating work practices is core to the ‘business’ of design:

• quality assurance
• environmental management
• work health + safety
• ‘safety in design’
• industrial relations compliance
• human resources
• company policies + standards
• programming + resourcing
• research + development
• technology (BIM/Revit/3D)
• marketing + public relations
• leads/enquires/proposals
• bids + tender responses
• awards submissions
• creative services (graphics/branding)
• finance
• IT

Understanding best practice brings:

• consistency at both operational and strategic levels
• enhanced project delivery
• value-add to existing infrastructure and processes
• commercial agility
• organisational intelligence
• diversity

Understanding importance of HR function and best talent attraction and retention strategies:

• recruitment
• induction
• policies + procedures
• equal employment opportunity
• professional development
• training/cpd
• mentoring
• performance management
• grievance handling
• reward + recognition
• morale + motivation

Understanding project performance monitoring:

• project programming
• time recording
• budget setting
• resourcing
• forecasting
• invoicing
• reporting