Christmas Tales Of Architecture Past, Present and Future | 008

In this festive edition of Architecture Business Club, host Jon takes listeners on a journey revisiting the Christmases of his past, present, and future as a practitioner in the field of architecture. He shares amusing anecdotes of the wild office Christmas parties from the late '90s and early 2000s, contrasts them against his current quieter festivities as a sole practitioner, and outlines his hopeful aspirations for the future. The podcast aims to build a community of solo and small firm architecture practitioners, offering them support, cheerleading, and opportunities to share their experiences. Jon also teases what listeners can expect from the podcast in 2024.

Episode Highlights...

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Overview

01:34 Christmas Parties in the Past

03:17 Christmas Gifts and Secret Santa

04:13 Christmas Party Gossips

06:45 Christmas Party Memories

11:30 Christmas Celebrations in 2023

14:12 Christmas Plans for the Future

16:10 Conclusion and Farewell

Key Takeaways...

👉 Christmas parties and socialising with colleagues can be important. It builds relationships and fosters a sense of community in the industry.

👉 Giving a Christmas bonus, even a small one, can help staff feel valued and appreciated. This reinforces the idea that small gestures can have a significant impact on employee morale and satisfaction.

👉 Christmas celebrations have changed over the years and can be very different depending on whether you are a sole practitioner or work with a team. If you’ve recently become a sole practitioner try to adapt and find new ways to celebrate.

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In The Next Episode...

Next time Jon reflects on the past year and shares his thoughts on planning the year ahead to set yourself up for success. He also teases what’s coming up in 2024.