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The Art of Team Building & Design: Strategies for Successful Project Management with Antonia Botero, ep 308
REady2Scale - Real Estate Investing
Discover the keys to building innovative teams and successful real estate projects in this engaging podcast interview with Antonia Botero, Principal Architect and Founder of Mad Project. Gain insights from her vast experience in architecture, urban design, and project management as she shares the importance of understanding project needs and assembling teams accordingly.
Antonia delves into the world of design in real estate development. Hear her thoughts on the significance of thoughtful design, balancing sustainability and profitability, and embracing incremental improvements. Discover how understanding the people behind the work contributes to successful projects and client satisfaction.
In addition to urban design, Antonia's hiring advice is invaluable as she discusses the significance of recommendations from trusted professionals and qualities like urgency, manners, and emotional maturity that cannot be taught. Explore her perspective on preventing burnout by prioritizing relationships, health, and personal lives within a fully remote team. Discover how fostering an open and supportive culture leads to happier and more productive teams.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from Antonia Botero's expertise in project management, urban design, and team building. Tune in to this podcast interview for a wealth of knowledge that will elevate your understanding of building innovative teams and creating impactful projects.
Key Takeaways:
• Understanding project needs: Building successful teams involves understanding the specific needs of each project and assembling the team accordingly. This includes identifying the necessary skills, qualities, and expertise required for the project's success.
• Deferring to expertise: Recognizing the expertise of team members and deferring to their professional experience and recommendations leads to better project decision-making.
• Clear expectations and scopes: Setting clear expectations and scopes for each team member is essential to avoid misunderstandings and ensure everyone is on the same page. Clearly defining roles, responsibilities, and project objectives helps the team work cohesively towards a common goal.
• Hiring based on recommendations and qualities: Seeking recommendations from trusted professionals and assessing qualities that cannot be taught, such as urgency, manners, and emotional maturity, can help identify top performers during the hiring process.
• Preventing burnout: Preventing burnout among team members involves prioritizing relationships, health, and personal lives. Creating a supportive and open culture where team members can openly communicate personal challenges or issues fosters a healthier work environment. Recognizing the full humanity of team members and keeping promises regarding work and quality are vital in preventing burnout.
• Incremental improvements and design considerations: In the field of design and real estate development, incremental improvements in building technologies, materials, and energy efficiency can have a significant long-term impact. Balancing sustainability and profitability is crucial, and there is a growing movement towards more meaningful and environmentally conscious design. Understanding the importance of thoughtful design in creating successful projects is key.
• Collaboration and teamwork: Emphasizing teamwork, acknowledging the importance of each team member, and creating a supportive and open environment are crucial for project success.
Contact Antonia
Twitter: @antonia_mdprjct
Website: www.maddproject.com
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