In this episode of Beyond the Numbers with McKissock Appraisal, we interview Dr. Randy Flowers, an appraisal professional with more than a decade of leadership experience. He is currently the Vice President of Operations at RSDS, where he spearheads policy, education systems, and staffing models to promote company culture and vision for developing the next generation of real estate appraisers. EPISODE TIMESTAMPS: - [05:13] The formation of RSDS - [09:34] How RSDS recruits with diversity in mind - [14:59] Creating a community of education in practice - [19:19] Managing staff throughout the country - [21:32] The evolution of the supervisor-trainee path of instruction - [25:00] What happens after trainees are credentialed - [28:59] Responding to critics of the RSDS model - [32:58] Instilling a sense of obligation in trainees
“Creating Change in Organizations and Empowering People”
RSDS is challenging the real estate appraisal industry in how diversity initiatives are supported. According to Dr. Randy Flowers, this is what makes RSDS different from more traditional appraisal firms. By investing in their Appraisal Diversity Initiative, RSDS spends resources in areas that are typically “blocked out” for recruitment in order to encourage greater diversity throughout real estate appraisal.
Julie and Dr. Randy go on to discuss the company’s vision of what a more well-rounded real estate appraisal company looks like, and how the concept of continuous learning from multiple perspectives helps trainees learn how to become the best versions of themselves.
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