The Importance of Team Dynamics in Architecture with Otis Odell - HED

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The Importance of Team Dynamics in Architecture with Otis Odell - HED

E119 • Mar 4, 2025 • 54 mins

Otis Odell joins the conversation to discuss his career and transition to HED, highlighting the merging of roles in business and architecture. He emphasizes the importance of core values and team performance, strategic planning, and organizational restructuring in AEC businesses. Otis explores adapting to virtual work, fostering a remote work culture, and maintaining connectivity. He provides market insights, including the launch of a Denver office and expanding project scopes. The discussion covers evolving business development strategies, sector-focused development, and resource sharing. Otis reflects on the future and offers advice, concluding with closing remarks and contact information.

Key Points

Building a successful AEC business requires a foundation of trust, honesty, transparency, and authenticity, which are crucial for both client relationships and internal team dynamics.
Transitioning from a location-based to a sector-based firm allows for greater consistency, flexibility, and the ability to assemble the best possible teams for specific projects, regardless of geographic boundaries.
Continuous improvement, curiosity, and a commitment to high-quality work are essential for long-term success and personal growth in the architecture, engineering, and construction sectors.

Connect with Otis Odell - Website: https://hed.co/
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Speakers

Otis Odell

Guest • 82%

Will Foret

Host • 2%

Justin Neagle

Host • 11%

Will Foret

Host • 4%

Chapters

0:00	Introduction to Building Scale and core values
1:09	Sponsor: IT cybersecurity strategy consultation
1:25	Guest introduction: Otis Odell
2:27	Otis O'Dell’s career and transition to HED
6:16	Merging roles in business and architecture
10:43	Core values and team performance
18:16	Strategic planning in AEC businesses
19:57	Organizational restructuring and virtual work adaptation
26:59	Remote work culture and connectivity
29:00	Market insights and Denver office launch
31:39	Merging and expanding project scope
35:55	Evolving business development strategies
39:03	Sector-focused development and resource sharing
50:47	Reflections and advice for the future
52:42	Closing remarks and contact information
53:39	Sponsor: Building Scale.net

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