TEAM 2 – ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATIONS:
The realisation of the strategic workshop consisted of a detailed analysis of the current state of relations between the industries. The experts identified the key relationships, weaknesses and strengths of the industries.
We present further elaborated analyses and directions given by Team 2, consisting of:
- Małgorzata Szczepańska – Editor-in-Chief, Elle Decoration
- Zbigniew Szczepański – Artist Sculptor
- Katarzyna Domagalska – National Institute of Architecture and Urban Planning
- Maciej Musiał – Musiał Architekt, Formart Architecture Studio
- Andrzej Ramel – Member of the Board of the Tubądzin Group
- Marcin Pietrzyk – Cad Projekt K&A
‘REDEFINING THE MISSION AND THE ROLE OF ATTITUDES
CHANGE IN THE EXISTING FORMULA FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN COMMUNITIES’
Team 2 began by analysing the attitudes and values presented in the architecture, business and cultural communities. A thesis on the pursuit of common values of the industries began with the individual perspectives of the team members, and the group then moved on to develop common conclusions.
The effects of the team’s work were presented on behalf of the team by Malgorzata Szczepanska – Editor-in-Chief of Elle Decoration.
DEFINE COMMON GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
‘During our discussions, we came to several conclusions…
Among the many perspectives that emerged in the discussion, however, it turns out that the most important one is interpersonal communication, but based on an ATTITUDE…
If we assume, when approaching our conversations, that we want to ‘get along’ then the conversation goes on in that direction. However, there can also be a semblance of a good attitude between people and then the effect of the conversations is obvious.’
Małgorzata Szczepańska
Depending on what the goal is, this is how the process looks like, a well-known topic, especially in project-based environments. And yet, the stated objectives are not always achieved. Perhaps because they are not precisely defined, perhaps there is no single common definition of a goal? Behind every decision is a person with personal needs. Personal attitudes and interests are behind the realisation of big business interests.
It is necessary to verify personal attitudes to the tasks at hand to then be willing to ‘get along’. Particularly in topics that require the participation of many people … so in most cases.
THE STARTING POINT IS CRUCIAL
‘The point from which we started was EDUCATION… We asked ourselves questions:
What does Business expect from Architecture and the Arts?… The answer is that they expect us to inspire and use the product.
What do Architecture, Culture and Art expect from Business? We scrupulously wrote down all the thoughts that came to us in these areas….’
Małgorzata Szczepańska
Once again, it can be seen that insightful analysis of the situation, open to different views, allows solutions to be developed that is closest to reality. It helps to escape from wrong assumptions.
Repeated often wrong assumptions start to function as ‘truths’. They multiply failures and build walls of non-cooperation.
This is what the experts from Team 2 discussed in a structured way.
DOES BUSINESS KNOW HOW TO TAKE RISKS?
Subsequent group work followed the expectations of the creative communities directed at business. A thorough analysis also took into account the attitude to risk, of each of the communities.
‘… The Architecture, Culture and Arts community would like business to know how to take up the challenge,
That something might not work out, that we can’t always live up to hard expectations…
and yet we share our potential….’
Małgorzata Szczepańska
There are methods for managing risks. As the name says: risks, i.e. potential failures, threats to the mission, difficulties on the way to achieving the goal.
The question arises, is there a possibility of no risk in innovative projects that no one has done before? After all, no one has done it…
THEREFORE, the greatest opportunities for uniqueness and uniqueness arise, but also the aforementioned risks. Because there is nothing to build on from the past, no data to compare, no effective actions, and no tipping points.
To be the first in an area, such risk-taking and estimation of opportunities are essential.
SHARED VALUES
‘In our team, we have assumed that everyone strives for … HAPPINESS. In very different definitions and configurations.
Should we create new values? Or create another over-consumption on the subject?…’
Małgorzata Szczepańska
SO WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF EACH COMMUNITY?
The pursuit of well-being and happiness is the goal of every community. Called differently, not forgotten, only in official meetings not usually used. And even so, it is this very state that is the goal. Satisfaction, joy at the results achieved, peace of mind, pride…
‘In our team, it turns out, we are always pursuing happiness whatever it may mean for each individual…’
Małgorzata Szczepańska
IN WHICH DIRECTION ARE WE HEADING?
Team 2 identified what could be the foundation for achieving the goals set. What do people need together?
We have another team that worked separately on the themes, but the areas developed are shared with the previous Team 1. This means that at the forefront are:
- OPENNESS
- SHARED VALUES (STABLE)
- COMPETENCIES
- EDUCATION
- SHARED GOAL
- COMMUNICATION
- AUTHORITIES – which are missing, we need them badly, we need role models
- WORDS – the same understanding in conversation
- RISK-TAKING – SHARED
TEAM 2 PROPOSED: FUNCTIONAL AND UTILITY PROGRAMME
First: Changing the existing formula for cooperation between communities – PROCESS
Second: Redefining and defining a common – MISSION
Third: To maintain and support the common – VALUES
An analysis of the conclusions based on the material developed by expert Team 2 during the strategic workshop realised on 18 May 2022 – “Scenarios for the relationship between culture, business and architecture” by the Tubądzin Group and Teatr Wielki – Polish National Opera in Warsaw.
Material preparation and analysis:
Ewa Kryszkiewicz
Development and Cooperation with Architects Manager
Author of the project
