TRXL 204: ‘How to Future-Proof Your Architecture Practice’, with Dave Gilmore
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Sep 9, 2025 Dave Gilmore, President and CEO of Design Intelligence, discusses the urgent need for architectural firms to embrace self-disruption and transformation as a leadership challenge. He emphasizes the importance of a curious mindset in the face of AI and evolving industry demands. Gilmore critiques traditional success metrics, advocating for innovation and a proactive approach to R&D. The conversation highlights the role of psychological safety and collaboration in fostering sustainable practices, urging firms to rethink their strategies and culture for a future-ready architecture.
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Pandemic Revealed Two Firm Pathways
- Many firms treated the pandemic as a pause rather than an opportunity to pivot and transform their culture and business models.
- That split produced a clear dichotomy: firms that adapted grew in impact and technology, while others remained stagnant.
Disruption Means Breaking Apart
- Disruption literally means to break apart, and firms must intentionally break and reassemble themselves to avoid external disruption.
- Fear of not being able to 'undo' experiments keeps many firms frozen in status quo.
AI's Hype Cycle Hides Long-Term Progress
- AI is an existential wave that will ebb and flow but continue deep investment and return in much larger leaps.
- Pausers who wait will be left behind when the next major AI leap re-emerges.
