AIA 08 ArchiCAD
Where We Work
Explore the radical transformation taking place in the workplace, not only from the perspective of place and furniture but also location and proximity to home.
Where We Live
Examine case studies of the work of architects addressing issues related to home and housing.
Our Place in the World
Discover alternate roles for the architect through national and world leaders who know what is expected and what is demanded of those who wish to lead.
How We Come Together
Investigate new forms of communication as we look at how we reinforce and build upon traditional environments.
Our Place on the Land
Explore restorative and regenerative approaches to high performance buildings as one of the opportunities for architects to embrace as a continuing challenge for the profession into the future.
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TH01 The Distributed Workforce: Ensuring Quality in the Virtual Office
05/15/2008, 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM


Learning Units: 1.00-Intermediate level

Training Units: 0.25-Training Area 15 (Office Management)

Architecture relies on a distributed workforce, including hired and contingent staff within the traditional office, on-site construction administrators, telecommuters, and traveling managers/executives. Methods for maintaining deliverables and service quality will be the focus of this program, featuring best practices for managing distance communication and human resources tools for distributed staff hiring and retention.

Learning Objectives:
  • Share and measure best practices for existing mobile workforce systems and solutions for large and small organizations as well as gain a better understanding of the tools and techniques for developing a mobile, dynamic design workforce
  • Use case studies and lessons learned as future migration paths toward a virtually connected architecture practice and map a current and future state model for the creation and management of a successful and sustainable distributed workforce
  • Identify risk and reward maps for employers with a growing distributed workforce and employees who are operating in the realm of the always-connected employer
Speakers: Cliff S. Moser, AIA; Richard L. Nitzsche, AIA, LEED AP

Providers: AIA Practice Management and AIA Technology in Architectural Practice

TH01 Thursday, 7-8 a.m.