Patience and Brian Jones discuss the process of promoting or hiring new partners in architecture firms as they grow. It emphasizes the importance of clear communication, set expectations, and identifying the unique skills each prospective partner brings to the table. The hosts stress the importance of celebrating such promotions and continuously showcasing the new partners' skills and talents.

Highlights:

• Growing a firm and adding new partners.
• Conveying the roles and responsibilities of a new partner to the rest of the team.
• Operational challenges when bringing on an external partner.
• The importance of transparent communication.
• Presenting and celebrating partnership promotions positively.
• Addressing potential resentments when an external person is brought on as a partner.
• Understanding and appreciating individual capabilities with your internal team..

Episode Resources

• Connect with Brian and Patience Jones
• https://graphicmachine.com/
• https://www.linkedin.com/company/graphicmachine/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/graphicmachine/
• https://www.linkedin.com/in/patiencejones/