Rethinking How We Build: Craft, Risk, and Real Collaboration feat. Beau Dromiack

This episode looks at how teams actually build things together... and why so many groups still protect their own turf. Alyssa and Beau talk about architecture, construction, leadership, and how shared risk can transform the way people work. Beau explains why craft, coordination, and empathy matter more than ever, especially as AI begins reshaping technical work.

This conversation is worth a listen if you work on any team where silos slow things down. Beau breaks down the real reasons teams clash and offers practical ways to build trust and make collaboration easier.

Key takeaways:

• Better buildings start with better teamwork. You can’t improve outcomes without understanding each person’s risks.
• Craft matters. When quality drops, trust erodes and silos harden. When craft rises, collaboration gets easier.
• AI will reshape the profession. Teams that work with shared values and strong coordination will have a major advantage.

People and resources mentioned:

•  Norman Foster
•  The Toyota Way
•  The Innovator’s Dilemma

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