As the sun slowly sets on 2021 and with the dawn of 2022 on the horizon, it is a perfect time to ponder on all this year was. After the trials and tribulations of 2020, we looked at 2021 to be a promising fresh start. We stepped into the new year with cautious optimism and … Read more
In its ideal state – the path to equity could be a fluid motion forward – a process that evolves our society into a more fair and equitable space. Unfortunately, fluidity may not always occur due to wicked problems that invariably arise or may already exist. We must be continually purposeful within this iterative process. … Read more
2021 has ebbed and flowed as our new normal continues to reveal itself. While it sometimes feels like we are perpetually in the messy middle, we have the unique ability to be contributing authors of our next horizon. It is easy to forget our vulnerabilities in the business environment as we press through the ongoing … Read more
The Fourth of July invokes warm summer memories of hot dog scented aroma wafting amongst a group of revelers and children gleefully dotting the night sky with the glow of sparklers. This day also represents so much more. The Constitution’s framers understood the limitations of their language and did not expect an utterly perfect union … Read more
Last year at this time, we didn’t know what to expect for the future. People were working from home. Children were learning from living rooms. The tragic events that spurred the nationwide call for racial justice hadn’t happened yet. We had hoped things would get back to normal soon, but we didn’t know what that … Read more
At the beginning of every year, Lamp Rynearson comes together to charter a New Year Outlook. It is a time for us to reflect on days past and lessons learned while setting our sights on the new horizon. Part of the Outlook includes a theme for the coming year – a banner statement of sorts … Read more
Purposeful, people-oriented design will be a focus for infrastructure projects seeking federal funding. How can you be sure your project meets the criteria?
Companies driven by purpose outperform others. This ideology has been studied by many of the world’s greatest intellects and leaders. What is the general consensus? Focus on purpose and profits will follow. We concur. At Lamp Rynearson, we know our purpose statement has meaning to our staff. Our pursuit of purpose is equally as important … Read more
“We begin with the assumption that human beings constantly strive to improve or bolster their life situation, and that in so doing they are constantly engaged in problem-solving activities.” – Professor Irving Tallman, Washington State University In 1973, design theorists Horst Rittel and Melvin Webber introduced the term “wicked problem” in order to draw … Read more
Albert Einstein once noted “Striving for social justice is the most valuable thing to do in life.” While America is no stranger to racial injustice; the recent tragic events demand we pay attention. We now realize it is impossible to stay silent on this most valuable thing to do in life. We can do better. … Read more