1. Clearly define roles and responsibilities: Define each architect's role, responsibilities, and accountabilities. Clarify what tasks each person is responsible for, what decisions they can make, and what implications their actions have on the project.
2. Hire diverse talent: Look for architects with diverse educational backgrounds, work experiences, and creative skills. Diversity brings fresh perspectives and helps you get well-rounded solutions to design problems.
3. Foster cross-disciplinary collaboration: Encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration among the architects. Cross-functional teamwork leads to improved communication, helps build trust, and enables the group to deliver superior work.
4. Promote open communication: Encourage regular communication among the architects. Schedule regular team meetings, set up online forums, and use project management software to keep everyone in the loop.
5. Emphasize continuous learning: Encourage the architects to continue learning about new technologies, design trends, and creative methods. Encourage them to attend industry conferences, workshops, and to take courses, even if outside of their field.
6. Provide opportunities for growth: Provide the team with opportunities for professional growth. Invest in their training and development, encourage them to take on new projects, and challenge them with new responsibilities.
7. Lead by example: As the team leader, you should set the standard and lead by example. Practice what you promote, point out and celebrate good actions, and provide constructive feedback that helps each person grow in their role.
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