How do you achieve successful growth as an architecture firm? It all comes down to having the right people on your team. Today, there are small 20-person firms that are making incredible revenue and ranking on lists alongside much larger counterparts. There are firms that have been acquired by larger firms, only to see their original talent leave. There is no magic formula for hiring and retaining the best people. But according to Marjanne Pearson, an industry force and the Chief Strategy Officer of Talentstar, there are ways to empower your strategic agenda and fill the roles you need. Interview TakeawaysArchitecture is more than design craftThe birth of strategy and specializationThe four levels of leadershipThink beyond full-time employeesGrow slowly and steadilyMake change as easy as possibleLearn how to become a change managerEvaluate hires for cultural fitPerfect the art of the interviewThe dangers of acquisitionHelp clients understand what they’re missingDesign firms are not a hierarchyShow LinksCheck out TalentstarConnect with Marjanne Pearson on LinkedInConnect with George Valdes on LinkedIn or TwitterCheck out MonographFollow Monograph on LinkedIn or InstagramListen and read more about Monograph

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