AIA PittsburghProvider No. A217Building Next Generation LeadershipMichael P. McDonnell, AIATami P. Greene, AIA

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This course will focus on the key elements of talent identification, development, and training necessary to build the next group of firm and industry leaders. Participants will gain an understanding of where leaders come from and what it takes to become a leader, the tools available for those seeking leadership roles and those seeking future leaders, and the keys to succession planning.

Course Description

Learning Objectives

1. Understand where leaders come from

At the end of the this course, participants will be able to:

2. Identify the traits and attributes required to become a leader

3. Utilize the tools available for those seeking leadership roles and those seeking future leaders

4. Discuss the keys to succession planning

WHERE DO LEADERS COME FROM?

First let’s look at the question are leaders BORN or TAUGHT?

WHERE DO LEADERS COME FROM?

Are Leaders born?

“Of course they are born. I have never met an unborn leader and I don’t think I want to!”

- John C. Maxwell

ERIKA ANDERSON

BELL CURVE OF LEADERSHIP POTENTIAL

BORN LEADERS

WILL NEVER BE LEADERS

VAST MAJORITY HAVE GREAT POTENTIALTO BECOME LEADERS

BORN LEADERS

TAUGHT LEADERS

1. WHERE DO LEADERS COME FROM?

EVERYWHERE

LEADERSHIP BEGINS WITH KNOWLEDGE

•The First step on the path towards leadership is to gain knowledge relating to a particular field of interest.

LEADING SCHOOLS IN ARCHITECTUREDesignIntelligence ranked schools for Architecture, landscape architecture, interior design, and industrial design programs

The Top 10 graduate Programs

1 Harvard University2 Yale University3 Columbia University4 Massachusetts Institute of Technology5 Cornell University5 Rice University7 University of Michigan8 Kansas State University9 University of California, Berkeley10 University of Texas at Austin

LEADING SCHOOLS IN ENGINEERING

The Top 10 Programs

1 Massachusetts Institute of Technology2 Stanford University3 University of California - Berkley4 California Institute of Technology5 Carnegie Mellon University6 Georgia Institute of Technology6 University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign8 Perdue University9 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor10 University of Texas at Austin (Cockrell)

LEADING SCHOOLS – CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT

The Top 10 Programs www.findthebest.com

1 Yale University2 Columbia University3 Washington University in St. Louis4 University of Pennsylvania5 US Air Force Academy6 University of California - Berkley7 University of Michigan – Ann Arbor8 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill9 University of Southern California10 Carnegie Mellon University

ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATES AT IKM

Carnegie Mellon University

Penn State University

Kent State University

Syracuse University

Virginia Tech

University of Cincinnati

COLLEGE …………..THEN THE WORKPLACE

College sets good technical foundation that will continue to grow after college.

Where do the college graduates go next?

THE WORKPLACE

Apply technical knowledge

Develop new skills to provide professional services

Develop communication skills

DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS

WHERE DO LEADERS COME FROM?

Your office!

TO GROW YOUR BUSINESS YOU MUST GROW YOUR PEOPLE

Leadership ability is the lid that determines a person’s level of effectiveness. The greater the effective leadership, the more successful the company.

- John C. Maxwell

NO LEADERS TO PICK FROM?

NO LEADERS TO PICK FROM?

•DOES YOUR COMPANY PROVIDE AN ENVIRONMENT TO GROW LEADERS?

•WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO TO TEACH AND PROMOTE LEADERSHIP AT ALL LEVELS?

NO LEADERS TO PICK FROM?

•Are you telling them how to lead or showing them ?

“People don’t want to follow a finger, they want to follow

you….your actions” – John C. Maxwell

IKM’S INTERN SUPPORT PROGRAM

Opportunity to grow as young architect and leader

Promotes a culture that supports an exceptional Intern Experience

SHAPING A NEW PROGRAM

Go to the source to find what the Interns need

•Study resources

•Construction observation

•Technical and material specification knowledge

•A mentoring culture

SHAPING A NEW PROGRAM

Monthly Tours of Construction Sites and Manufacturing Plants

INTERN DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Intern Lesson Lunches

Study Resource Library

Bi-weekly staffing meetings where we discuss how to staff Interns to satisfy IDP requirements

Reimbursement for passing all ARE

Paid time off to take the ARE

An office culture focused on providing an excellent intern experience

IKM’S INTERN SUPPORT PROGRAM

WHAT DOES YOUR COMPANY DO TO GROW LEADERS?

You must build the right culture for leaders, where….

• People have an opportunity to be heard

• Employees have freedom and responsibility, within a clear framework of rules.

• Employees are clearly advised what they do well, and of areas that need improvement

• Employees are challenged every day so that they continue to grow in the profession

• The skills expected from future leaders and path of professional advancement is clearly defined.

“Businesses often forget about the culture, and ultimately, they suffer for it because you can't deliver good service from unhappy employees.”

- Tony Hsieh(Founder of Zappos.com)

2. TRAITS & ATRIBUTES OF LEADERS

COMMON TRAITS OF LEADERS

• Vision• Creativity / Flexibility• Intellectual Drive and Knowledge• Confidence and Humility• Good Communicator• Empathy• Positive Attitude

COMMON TRAITS OF LEADERS

Vision• “Those who lead are

those who inspire us. …, we follow those who lead, not because we have to, but because we want to. Not for them, but for ourselves… it’s those who start with why, who have the ability to inspire those around them.”

How great leaders inspire action – the golden circle. - Simon Sinek

COMMON TRAITS OF LEADERSVision

COMMON TRAITS OF LEADERS

• Vision• Creativity / Flexibility• Intellectual Drive and Knowledge• Confidence and Humility• Communicator• Empathy• Positive Attitude

COMMON TRAITS OF LEADERSEmpathy• Create a legitimate

rapport with staff.• To be a valuable leader

to others, you must understand and appreciate the values and concerns of your team members.

“Leaders must be close enough to relate to others, but far enough ahead to motivate them.” – John C. Maxwell

COMMON TRAITS OF LEADERS

• Vision• Creativity / Flexibility• Intellectual Drive and Knowledge• Confidence and Humility• Communicator• Empathy• Positive Attitude

COMMON TRAITS OF LEADERSPositive Attitude“Envision, create, and believe in your

own universe, and the universe will form around you.” – Tony Hsieh

       “Our beliefs about what we are and what we can be precisely determine what we can be”

― Tony Robbins

HOW TO IDENTIFY LEADERS

Take time to observe and note….

1. Who communicates with respect and confidence to other staff and clients?

2. Who at your company shows initiative and looks to the future with a vision of what your company can be?

3. Who at your company speaks for a group, without assignment of this role?

4. Who do people consistently want on their team because of their positive attitude and dedication?

LOOKING TOWARDS A LEADERSHIP ROLE….

Things to consider:

• Where do you fall on the bell curve of leadership?

• Are you willing to truly commit to be the leader others will expect of you?

• Time• Hard Work• Sacrifice

• Daily tasks• Relationships with colleagues

• Family Support

HOW TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS

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HOW TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Most importantly….. Become truly self-aware

Erika Anderson

1)Be a Fair Witness2) Invite Feedback3)Listen

“People are anxious to change their circumstances, yet are

unwilling to change themselves…so they are

bound.” – James Allen(British Philosophical Writer)

HOW TO DEVELOP LEADERSHIP SKILLSLEADERSHIP SELF ASSESSMENT SURVEYS

Strengths and Weaknesses in Leadership

• Leadership Theory and Practice – Peter Northouse

What Kind of Leader Am I?

• Training in Interpersonal Skills: TIPS for Managing People at Work. 5th ed. (2009) -Robins, Stephen, R. and Phillip L. Hunsaker.

Search Leadership Self Assessment on Internet

• http://www.yourleadershiplegacy.com/assessment.htm

3. TOOLS TO BECOME A LEADER

3. TOOLS TO BECOME A LEADER

Do I need help becoming a leader?

Do I need help finding future leaders?

YES YOU D0

TOOLS TO BECOME A LEADER

Resources• The Leadership Challenge – 5th edition• The Leadership Challenge Mobile App • Leadership 101 – John C. Maxwell• Strengths Finder 2.0– Tom Rath

• Good to Great – Max Hodgen• Growing Great new Managers – Erika Anderson• Leading So People will follow – Erika Anderson• How to Win Friends and Influence People – Dale Carnegie• Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion and Purpose – Tony

Hsieh• Leadership Theory and Practice - Peter G Northouse

Do I need help becoming a leader?

Important questions to ask:

1. What is leadership?2. Do I want to lead?3. How can I grow as a leader?

Leadership 101 – John C. Maxwell

Leadership develops daily, not in a day.

The Four Phases of Leadership Growth1. I don’t know what I don’t know2. I know what I don’t know3. I grow and know and it starts to show4. I simply go because of what I know

Leadership 101 – John C. Maxwell

How do I develop trust?Trust is the foundation of leadership

Three qualities that exemplify trust:1. Competence2. Connection3. Character

Leadership 101 – John C. Maxwell

“People will forgive occasional mistakes of ability, but they wont trust someone with

slips in character.”

1. Character communicates consistency2. Character communicates potential3. Character communicates respect

Leadership 101 – John C. Maxwell

Strength Finders – Tom Rath

Stop focusing on your weaknesses and start concentrating on your strengths!

Strength Finders – Tom Rath

Areas of personality and interest strengths

Examples:-Achiever-Adaptability-Competition-Empathy-Includer-Relater-Strategic-Woo

Implement a Program of Leadership

Do I need help finding future leaders?

The Leadership Challenge – Kouzes & Posner

The Leadership Challenge – Kouzes & Posner

The Leadership Challenge – Kouzes & Posner

The Leadership Challenge – Kouzes & Posner

The Leadership Challenge – Kouzes & Posner

The Leadership Challenge – Kouzes & Posner

Things All Leaders Need

1. The appropriate mentor – growing your mentors as you grow

2. A personal mission & vision statement with timelines – this is your career map

3. A personal board of directors – accountability, guidance, access to other skills and orbits

4. Know your story and use it to grow your network

Things All Leaders Need

Personal Mission & Vision StatementMission: A short written statement of your purposeVision: A statement that captures the long term picture or

goals you have.

Categories of interest:• Personal needs• Family needs• Practice leader actions• Corporate leader needs• Professional achievement needs

4. TOOLS TO SUCCESSION PLANNING

Know Your Business

Know Your Business

You will need the right mix of people in leadershipFinders – Those who bring in new clients and workMinders – Those who keep current clients happy and coming backGrinders – Those with deep technical skills and experience

Know Your Business

Financial Resources

What is your buy-in/buy-out strategyHow do you value the organizationWhat financial burden is acceptable to the firm and its current ownersHow much skin is in the game for new or emerging owners

Know Your Business

What is your timeline and is it the same for all the current partners?

How long will it take to find and grow the next group of firm leadersWill the transition be gradual or all at onceHow long will the financial commitments for transition last

Know Your Business

Develop a plan to expose future leaders to the stresses of leadership before they lead

Firm financials, the importance of cash flow and accountingFinding and keeping clientsFirm operations and culture

The true measure of leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less

My Influence

My life shall touch a dozen lives before this day is done. Leave countless marks of good or ill, e’er sets the evening sun. This, the wish I always wish, the prayer I always pray: may my life help other lives it touches by the way.

John Maxwell, Leadership 101, P. 84

This concludes The American Institute of Architects Continuing Education Systems

Course

Session Provider:

AIA Pittsburgh

Contact Person:

Rachael Kelley

Assistant Director AIA Pittsburgh

Email: rkelley@aiapgh.org