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Podcast: Practice Disrupted by Practice of Architecture
Episode: Balancing Operations Management & Firm Culture
Description: Episode 031: Balancing Operations Management & Firm CultureWhat is operations management in a studio environment, and how does firm culture relate?We interview Michael Bernard, an architect, and management consultant who works with design-first architecture firms in the Bay Area. Michael shares his perspective on operations management and the evolving business model of architecture.Through his company, Virtual Practice, Michael works with firm leaders to develop revenue models that reflect current capacity and projected growth. He mentors key staff to develop and monitor fee projections; to review and to prepare contracts; and to facilitate...