Have you considered a unique firm structure? RIOS’ practice structure might just take the cake, as it is unique at every level. Not only do they have two CEOs, but they have a multidisciplinary office with architects, interior designers, and graphic designers all working together. What really stands out about the practice is its values. Things like audacity, joy, and agility top a  list of core values that are all about breaking the rules and doing something new. During this Section Cut interview, co-CEOs Jessamyn Davis and Andy Lantz discuss how those values are put into action and what they see as their practice’s playbook.

Interview Takeaways

• Balance skills with co-CEOs
• Create a management committee
• Harness the passions of your team
• Celebrate trying new things
• Get clients to take calculated risks
• Bring joy into the office
• Break the rules with a multi-disciplinary office
• Embrace change
• Go global with your staff
• Stick to short-term strategies to stay agile
• Rely on data
• Stand out by prioritizing joy

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