Chapter 1.4: Mentorship and Career Transition pt.1

What position may a mature architect take on municipal design committees or as design studio guest critics?

What term is often used to describe the strategic decision-makers at an architectural firm?

What is a common ownership structure described for architectural practices?

What role do mature practitioners play in related fields at the periphery of the architectural profession?

What is a director in the context of an architectural firm?

What is the purpose of offering shares in a firm in the architectural industry?

What can a partnership in an architectural firm be based on?

What is a sole proprietor in the context of an architectural firm?

What type of experience would enhance the profile and reputation of a mature practitioner according to the text?

What is a key decision-maker at an architectural firm commonly referred to as?

What is the primary focus of this chapter?

What is a primary responsibility of architects?

What is a common transition for architects?

Why is mentoring important in architectural careers?

What is a possible variation in an architect's career pathway?

At what stage do architects often transition to firm ownership?

What is one common roadblock to successful succession planning that Arthur Gensler identifies?

What advice does Gensler give for departing leaders to ensure a smooth transition?

Why is a sound financial plan essential in the context of succession planning?

In the context of firm mergers, what is highlighted as a key requirement for success?

Why do many architectural practices cease to operate when the founder(s) depart?

What does Arthur Gensler identify as a misconception about succession planning?

What characterizes a successful transition, according to the text?

Why does Gensler recommend departing leaders take the time needed for the new team to settle in their roles?

What is highlighted as a challenge in successful succession planning?

What key aspect should a sound succession plan address?

What is a key factor that architects must possess in order to establish their own practice?

What is a reason an architect may decide to transition out of practice?

What term is typically associated with a retired member who has resigned their membership and remains in good standing?

What consideration is essential during a transition out of practice?

Which of the following is a driver for an architect to change roles?

What may lead an architect to join a larger firm from sole proprietorship?

What is an important administrative step to be taken during a transition out of practice?

What does a 'Life Member' status typically entail for a retired architect?

What is a defining characteristic of a successful architectural career according to the text?

What is a prominent reason an architect may consider transitioning to a larger practice from a solo practice?

What distinguishes a student in the field of architecture in many jurisdictions?

Which term is used in the Canadian Handbook of Practice for Architects for an individual at the beginning of their pathway toward professional licensure?

What does the Examination for Architects in Canada (ExAC) test for?

What is the purpose of an intern architect gaining practice experience?

Which aspect is NOT part of the three E process to achieve architectural licensure?

What do mature practitioners sometimes delay doing in their careers according to the text?

Where should individuals refer to find the proper term for those at the beginning of their pathway towards professional licensure?

What must interns do before becoming a registered architect on the path to licensure in some jurisdictions?

What is the correct pathway through architectural practice depicted in Figure 1?

How is the success of an individual's career in architectural practice defined according to the text?

What must an individual have to be eligible to register for the Internship in Architecture Program?

Who is responsible for assessing the quality of work performed by an intern in the Internship in Architecture Program?

How does the text define an 'emerging practitioner'?

What is emphasized as an important consideration for architects starting their career path?

What reflects an individual's capacity to respond to cyclical swings in the economy, according to the text?

When may an architect decide to change their jurisdiction of practice?

Why is it important for an architect to conduct careful research before changing their jurisdiction of practice?

What is the role of a supervising architect in an intern's journey for licensing?

What is a characteristic of the types of skills possessed by architects, as mentioned in the text?

What determines whether an architect will succeed in transitioning between project types, according to the text?

Succession planning is solely for architects who are close to retirement age.

Ego, fear of the unknown, and procrastination are identified by Arthur Gensler as roadblocks to successful succession planning.

A successful merger between two firms does not require a good cultural fit.

Purchase of a firm or a merger may include only architectural firms, not combined architecture and engineering firms.

Arthur Gensler advises departing leaders to focus on intensive marketing during the transition phase.