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Stephen Drew speaks with Marsha Ramroop about cultural intelligence in architecture practice, inclusion, diversity, organisational culture, business outcomes and how practices can build more inclusive workplaces.
Show Notes
Cultural intelligence is not a nice-to-have for architecture practices. It affects how teams work, who feels heard and whether diversity leads to better outcomes.
Stephen Drew speaks with Marsha Ramroop about cultural intelligence in architecture practice, inclusion, diversity, organisational culture, business outcomes and how practices can build more inclusive workplaces.
The conversation covers:
- What cultural intelligence means in practice
- Why diversity without inclusion is not enough
- How inclusive cultures affect innovation and outcomes
- What architecture practices can do to start changing culture
- Why leadership has to make inclusion practical
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Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to cultural intelligence in architecture practice
- 05:00 What cultural intelligence means
- 10:00 Diversity, inclusion and better outcomes
- 15:00 Marsha Ramroop's work in inclusion and cultural change
- 20:00 Why representation alone is not enough
- 25:00 Creating inclusive workplace cultures
- 30:00 Business outcomes, innovation and team performance
- 35:00 How architecture practices can start the journey
- 40:00 Practical steps for inclusive leadership
- 45:00 Questions about culture change in practice
- 50:00 What sustained inclusion looks like
- 55:00 Final reflections on cultural intelligence
Creators and Guests
Host
Stephen Drew
Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.
What is Architecture Social?
It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.
Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.
Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.
No fluff, just the reality of practice.