Client Roundtables

What are Client Roundtables?

Each quarter we get clients together over Zoom to share knowledge and inspiration, brainstorm solutions to challenging problems, and build their professional networks.

We are currently running four, 90-minute roundtables a quarter — Executive Sponsors, Knowledge Management, Learning + Development, and Internal Communications.

Client Roundtables are free of change and are limited to active clients of Knowledge Architecture.

How do Client Roundtables work?

When you register for a roundtable you are asked a simple question, “What question would you most like to ask your peers right now?”

We use the answers to that question to develop the topics and format for the next roundtable, which are announced 2-4 weeks in advance.

Roundtables vary between a mix of general session presentations, small group breakouts, and general knowledge sharing and discussion, depending on that session’s topics.

How do I sign up?

Visit our Upcoming Events page to review upcoming roundtables and sign up.

 

Executive Sponsor Roundtable

This roundtable is designed for executive sponsors responsible for driving the success of Synthesis within their organizations. As the strategic leaders who ensure Synthesis aligns with business goals, executive sponsors play a pivotal role in translating company vision into actionable knowledge management strategies. This roundtable offers a unique space to connect with peers, share experiences, and explore best practices for maximizing the value of Synthesis as your organization evolve

Example Topics 

  • Aligning Synthesis with changing business priorities and strategies

  • Gaining executive buy-in and ensuring ongoing support for knowledge management initiatives

  • Leveraging new technologies (e.g., AI search, Synthesis LMS) to meet business goals

  • Best practices for structuring and scaling knowledge management teams

  • Sharing challenges and solutions for driving the adoption of Synthesis across teams and departments

Who can attend?

The Executive Sponsor Roundtable is open to all executive sponsors of Synthesis at active clients of Knowledge Architecture.

 

Knowledge Management Roundtable

If you are trying to help your firm evolve and grow through better knowledge management practices, regardless of whether or not your job title contains the word “knowledge,” this roundtable is for you.

In this roundtable, you’ll have the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities related to leading and managing your firm with other AEC Knowledge Management Leaders.

Example Topics

  1. Building and Maintaining Firmwide Essential Content

  2. Staying Connected As Your Firm Evolves and Grows

  3. Leveraging AI to Find, Share, and Create Knowledge

  4. Capturing and Maintain High Quality Employee and Project Data

  5. Transfering Critical Knowledge 

  6. Connecting Knowledge Strategy to Business Strategy

  7. Creating Equitable Access to Knowledge 

  8. Operationalizing Lessons Learned

Who can attend?

The Knowledge Management Roundtable is open to all active clients of Knowledge Architecture.

 

Learning + Development Roundtable

As the AEC industry continues to become more competitive, thoughtful firms are increasingly prioritizing strategies and approaches that accelerate organizational learning as well as individual skill development. By bringing together diverse perspectives, experiences, and expertise, this roundtable aims to foster an insightful exchange of ideas and strategies to help participant firms elevate their learning and development programs as well as evolve and grow their AEC firms. 

In this roundtable, you’ll have the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities related to leading and managing your firm with other AEC Learning + Development Leaders.

Example Topics

  1. Designing Engaging and Effective Learning Experiences 

  2. Deploying Learning Resources in the Flow of Work

  3. Leveraging Emerging Technologies and Digital Tools to Enhance Learning Experiences

  4. Balancing Formal and Informal Learning Opportunities

  5. Building a Diverse and Inclusive Learning Environment

  6. Promoting Collaborative Learning, Mentorship, and Knowledge Sharing

  7. Prioritizing Learning and Development Investments

  8. Measuring the Success of Learning and Development Programs 

Who can attend?

The Learning + Development Roundtable is open to all active clients of Knowledge Architecture.

 

Internal Communications Roundtable

AEC internal communications programs are often a collaborative effort between multiple, cross-functional team members rather than a dedicated department. Done right, a strong internal communications team promotes effective information flow, fosters employee engagement, strengthens organizational culture, and contributes to the overall success of the organization.

In this roundtable, you’ll have the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities related to leading and managing your firm with other AEC internal communications leaders.

Example Topics

  • Internal Communications Leadership & Strategy

  • Structuring Your Internal Communications Team

  • Reaching a Hybrid or Remote Workforce

  • Improving Employee Engagement

  • Elevating Onboarding and the Employee Experience

  • Measuring the Impact of Internal Communications

  • Enabling Employees to Become Better Communicators

Who can attend?

The Internal Communications Roundtable is open to all active clients of Knowledge Architecture.