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Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations: How To Manage A $20B Global Design Program (w/ Angel A. Dizon, III)
18 Jan 2022
The idea of a $20 billion budget can make your head spin. But in the right hands, that kind of funding can accomplish a world of good. That’s exactly the mission of Angel Dizon, Managing Director of the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations. While the government may get a bad rap from time to time, there’s a steady revolution happening from within the OBO department. Angel joined us on Best Practice to explain how an embassy is so much more than just a building, how his team goes about solving complex problems, and why working in government leads to more opportunity than meets the eye.Interview TakeawaysRecognize what you can accomplish with a billion-dollar budgetRemember that US buildings are symbolicThe Embassy EffectMake a positive social impactEducate others on the true meaning of architectureCreate buildings that can last for decadesHire people with passion and perseveranceIdentify future drivers of the built environmentThe professional perks of working for the governmentThe power of peer-to-peer collaborationRedefine “good enough for the government”Seek employees with a good attitudeShow LinksConnect with Angel A. Dizon, III on LinkedInCheck out the Bureau of Overseas Buildings OperationsConnect with George Valdes on LinkedIn or TwitterConnect with Chris Morgan on LinkedIn Check out MonographFollow Monograph on LinkedIn or InstagramListen and read more about Monograph
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