Principles of Architecture and Construction Career Advancement in the World of Architecture Everyone wants to advance in their career. Reasons for desiring advancement may include more money, prestige, authority, flexibility, etc.

Career Ladder Map to progress in a career Goals Timelines Accomplishments Individuals who set goals and strategies for advancement are more likely to be successful.

Career Advancement Continuing education Training and development Professional organizations Plan of action Usually advancement involves education, training, leadership, a little luck, and high performance.

Professional Social Networking Keep up-to-date in the profession Make contacts for future advancement Keep informed Professional networking is one of the best strategies for career advancement. Who you know really does make a big difference.

How Do You Fit the Company Profile? Employee benefits Company history Culture and values Advancement opportunities Financial status Future plans Summary Annual report Understanding your company is the first step to developing a plan for professional advancement.

Do Your Career Advancement Plans Match the Company Profile? Information fitness report-assess the value and relevancy of the company information you have collected Is the information current? Do you have enough information? What is the quality of the information collected? What additional information is needed? Review your self-assessment, skill-set evaluation, and objective statement. Your personal goals must be compatible with the company profile.

Organization’s Culture Systematic pattern of beliefs, values, and human interaction within an organization Employees’ views toward handling details Employees’ focus on results and goals The organization’s culture is the running attitude among employees and management. Informal groups within the company set the tone for the company’s culture.

Organization’s Culture Systematic pattern of beliefs, values, and human interaction within an organization Management’s actions toward employees The role of teams Organization’s approach to handling crises and problems Many companies count on teams to complete tasks. Individuals are challenged to work effectively in groups.

Organization’s Culture Systematic pattern of beliefs, values, and human interaction within an organization Organization’s competitive spirit Reward system Organization’s learning environment

Types of Cultures within an Organization Customer-responsive culture Innovative culture Rigid-structure culture Team culture Your personality needs to be consistent with the organization’s personality.

Customer-Responsive Culture Friendly employees Service oriented Good listening skills Less formality If you like people, you will enjoy working for a customer-responsive culture.

Innovative Culture Risk takers Highly creative Individuals who can think outside of the box are good candidates for the innovative culture.

Rigid-Structure Culture Traditional culture Very formal Rule oriented Individuals who like rules and formal guideline will be comfortable in the rigid-structure culture.

Team Culture Team concept embraced High degree of employee loyalty to the company Effective teams require dedicated individuals who work cooperatively to reach company goals.