Collaborative Leadership: A Field Theory for Architectural Practice

This paper outlines a field theory on collaborative leadership competencies for architects in order to provide a framework by which the profession can subsequently develop tools for leadership development. This theory encompasses six knowledge domains:
Design Knowledge
Context Knowledge
Systems Knowledge
Management Knowledge
Emotional Knowledge
Ethical Knowledge

This presentation offers a personal evaluation tool for architects to determine their competencies across the six knowledge domains in order to become more effective leaders of collaborative teams.