Listen " RIOS: Silver Linings, Audacity and Joy - The New Practice Playbook (w/ Jessamyn Davis, Andy Lantz)"
Episode Synopsis
Have you considered a unique firm structure? RIOS’ practice structure might just take the cake, as it is unique at every level. Not only do they have two CEOs, but they have a multidisciplinary office with architects, interior designers, and graphic designers all working together. What really stands out about the practice is its values. Things like audacity, joy, and agility top a list of core values that are all about breaking the rules and doing something new. During this Section Cut interview, co-CEOs Jessamyn Davis and Andy Lantz discuss how those values are put into action and what they see as their practice’s playbook.Interview TakeawaysBalance skills with co-CEOsCreate a management committeeHarness the passions of your teamCelebrate trying new thingsGet clients to take calculated risksBring joy into the officeBreak the rules with a multi-disciplinary officeEmbrace changeGo global with your staffStick to short-term strategies to stay agileRely on dataStand out by prioritizing joyShow LinksCheck out RIOSConnect with Jessamyn Davis on LinkedIn Connect with Andy Lantz on LinkedIn or TwitterCheck out MonographCheck out Section CutFollow Monograph on LinkedIn or InstagramListen and about Monograph
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