CLIENT ROUNDTABLES | Winter 2024
Jan
23
to Jan 25

CLIENT ROUNDTABLES | Winter 2024

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We’ll be running six, 90-minute roundtables from January 23 through January 25, including a new roundtable on Knowledge Management.

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

As always, Client Roundtables are free of charge and limited to active clients of Knowledge Architecture. Please feel free to pass this invitation along to folks in your firm who might be interested.

We hope to see you there!


Internal Communications Roundtable

Tuesday, January 23rd @ 10 - 11:30 AM PDT  

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.


Organizational Development Roundtable

Tuesday, January 23rd @ 12:30 - 2 PM PDT  

Are you a change maker, company designer, or systems thinker? Do you find yourself constantly strategizing ways to make your company culture healthier, your organization more adaptable, and your firm’s growth more sustainable? If so, you probably want to attend our Organizational Development Roundtable.

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


Learning + Development Roundtable

Wednesday, January 24th @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM PDT  

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.


Knowledge Management Roundtable

Wednesday, January 24th @ 12:30 - 2PM PDT  

The Knowledge Management Roundtable brings together a melting pot of diverse insights, backgrounds, interests, and skills to share their successes and challenges elevating knowledge management practices in their AEC firms. Anyone who is trying to help their firm evolve and grow through better knowledge management is encouraged to attend this roundtable, regardless of whether or not your job title contains the word “knowledge.”

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.


Information Technology Roundtable

Thursday, January 25th @ 10 - 11:30 AM PDT  

With several former AEC IT leaders on our team, we know firsthand the value of connecting with your peers to navigate the speed and complexity of the changing technology landscape in our industry.

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


CEO + Presidents Roundtable

Thursday, January 25th @ 12:30 - 2 PM PDT  

What makes this roundtable special is our focus on connecting CEOs and Presidents who prioritize investments in organizational development, knowledge management, internal communications, and learning + development in order to help their AEC firms evolve and grow.

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

NOTE: Participation in the CEO + Presidents Roundtable will be limited to CEOs and Presidents at active clients of Knowledge Architecture. If your firm has publicly named a successor to your CEO and/or President, they are eligible to attend as well.


About Client Roundtables

To learn more about our Client Roundtable program, including detailed descriptions of each roundtable, example topics, and guidance on attendance, please visit our website.

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WEBINAR | Secrets of Great Internal Marketers
Jan
17
9:00 AM09:00

WEBINAR | Secrets of Great Internal Marketers

Join us for the January SMPS Learning Lab webinar to learn about internal marketing initiatives that have moved the dial for three Knowledge Architecture clients: MBH Architects, GMB Architecture + Engineering, and Page.
Marketing professionals from these three firms will share examples of internal marketing efforts that led to firmwide awareness of services and sectors, inspired employees to reach out to marketing with their project stories, and elevated knowledge sharing across the business.

This hour-long webinar will take place on Wednesday, January 17 at 12 PM ET.

We hope to see you there!

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CLIENT ROUNDTABLES | Fall 2023
Oct
10
to Oct 12

CLIENT ROUNDTABLES | Fall 2023

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We’ll be running five, 90-minute roundtables from October 10 through October 12, including a new roundtable on Learning + Development.

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

As always, Client Roundtables are free of charge and limited to active clients of Knowledge Architecture. Please feel free to pass this invitation along to folks in your firm who might be interested.

We hope to see you there!


Internal Communications Roundtable

Tuesday, October 10th @ 10 - 11:30 AM PDT  

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.


Organizational Development Roundtable

Tuesday, October 10th @ 12:30 - 2 PM PDT  

Are you a change maker, company designer, or systems thinker? Do you find yourself constantly strategizing ways to make your company culture healthier, your organization more adaptable, and your firm’s growth more sustainable? If so, you probably want to attend our Organizational Development Roundtable.

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


Information Technology Roundtable

Wednesday, October 11th @ 10 - 11:30 AM PDT  

With several former AEC IT leaders on our team, we know firsthand the value of connecting with your peers to navigate the speed and complexity of the changing technology landscape in our industry.

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


CEO + Presidents Roundtable

Wednesday, October 11th @ 12:30 - 2 PM PDT  

What makes this roundtable special is our focus on connecting CEOs and Presidents who prioritize investments in organizational development, knowledge management, internal communications, and learning + development in order to help their AEC firms evolve and grow.

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

NOTE: Participation in the CEO + Presidents Roundtable will be limited to CEOs and Presidents at active clients of Knowledge Architecture. If your firm has publicly named a successor to your CEO and/or President, they are eligible to attend as well.


Learning + Development Roundtable

Thursday, October 12th @ 10:00 - 11:30 AM PDT  

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.


About Client Roundtables

To learn more about our Client Roundtable program, including detailed descriptions of each roundtable, example topics, and guidance on attendance, please visit our website.

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Intranet Tour: Highlights from Primera's Transition to Synthesis 6
Aug
17
11:00 AM11:00

Intranet Tour: Highlights from Primera's Transition to Synthesis 6

Join us for an interactive tour of Alma, Primera’s Synthesis 6 intranet. Our tour guides will be Matt Dvorak, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, and Nick Sternowski, Director of Operations.

Primera launched Alma to all employees on June 5th, after two months of planning and design followed by four months of building.

In this Intranet Tour, Matt and Nick will share:

  • Inspiring examples of intranet content and communications the Primera team built during their transition to Synthesis 6

  • What Primera’s users are enjoying the most about Alma

  • Synthesis 6 transition strategies and lessons learned

We’ll make sure to save plenty of time for Q+A.

This 45-minute webinar will take place on Thursday, August 17th at 11 AM PDT.

We hope to see you there.


Featured Guests


Matt Dvorak, Senior Vice President, Marketing + Communications

Matt leads Primera’s marketing initiatives with a commitment to continuously elevating the standard. His expertise is the result of 20 years of experience providing marketing, internal and external communications, and proposal management services in the AEC industry. He earned his bachelors in marketing from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and his masters in communication from Northwestern University.

Nick Sternowski, Director of Operations

Nick is an excellence-driven operations leader with extensive experience leading high-performing organizations. He partners with managers across Primera to drive performance, productivity, profitability, and innovation while maintaining accountability for safety, quality, and system security. His expertise is the result of nearly 20 years with engineering and energy firms. Nick served in the United States Navy as a Submarine Warfare Officer and Lieutenant, earned his bachelors in electrical engineering from Iowa State University, his masters in engineering management from Old Dominion University, and his MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

About Primera Engineers

Founded in 1987, Primera is a full-service, certified woman owned (WBE) engineering design and consulting firm offering a wide range of professional services with a focus in four major areas of expertise: Buildings, Transportation, Utilities, and Consulting. Primera’s core offerings include mechanical, electrical, plumbing (M/E/P), structural, civil, and telecommunications engineering, as well as commissioning, energy, architecture, sustainability, life safety, lighting, transportation, natural gas, power delivery, project and construction management, and business consulting services.

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Intranet Tour: Highlights from Fuscoe Engineering's Transition to Synthesis 6
Jul
20
11:00 AM11:00

Intranet Tour: Highlights from Fuscoe Engineering's Transition to Synthesis 6

Join us for an interactive tour of Arc, Fuscoe Engineering’s Synthesis 6 intranet. Our tour guide will be Brandon Norton, Multi-Media Manager and Intranet Champion.

Fuscoe launched the new Arc to all employees on June 5th, after serving as one of the earliest beta testers of Synthesis 6.

In this Intranet Tour, Brandon will share:

  • Inspiring examples of intranet content and communications that Brandon and the Fuscoe team built during their transition to Synthesis 6

  • What Fuscoe’s users are enjoying the most about the new Arc

  • Synthesis 6 transition strategies and lessons learned

We’ll make sure to save plenty of time for Q+A.

This 45-minute webinar will take place on Thursday, July 20th at 11 AM PDT.

We hope to see you there.


Featured Guests


Brandon Norton, Multi-Media Manager, Fuscoe Engineering

Brandon is a highly skilled and accomplished graphic designer who leans on his two decades of professional experience to serve as Multi-Media Manager at Fuscoe Engineering. His unique, yet classic creative style and a keen eye for detail enables him to deliver exceptional design solutions for all print and digital assets that promote and strengthen the firm’s brand.

About Fuscoe Engineering

Fuscoe Engineering is an award-winning, 100% employee-owned civil engineering firm that delivers creative, practical and successful designs for best-in-class clientele throughout California since 1992. Fuscoe approaches every assignment with full circle thinking® –  a way of bringing alert, inventive and complete thoughtfulness to engineering.

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CLIENT ROUNDTABLES | Summer 2023
Jul
18
to Jul 19

CLIENT ROUNDTABLES | Summer 2023

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Our Client Roundtables are back!

On July 18 + 19 we’ll be running four, 90-minute roundtables, including a new roundtable on Organizational Development.

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

As always, Client Roundtables are free of charge and limited to active clients of Knowledge Architecture. Please feel free to pass this invitation along to folks in your firm who might be interested.

We hope to see you there!


Internal Communications Roundtable

Tuesday, July 18th @ 10 - 11:30 AM PDT  

Discussion Topic 1

“It seems no matter how many forms or frequency of communications it is never enough to satisfy many of our team members. Why?”

Discussion Topic 2

“How are firms managing multiple options for internal communications? For example, email vs. Teams vs. Synthesis.”


Organizational Development Roundtable

Tuesday, July 18th @ 12:30 - 2 PM PDT  

Discussion Topic 1

“What are the greatest challenges to your organization’s health right now?”

Discussion Topic 2

“What types of learning + development activities are you finding to be the most engaging and effective?”


Information Technology Roundtable

Wednesday, July 19th @ 10 - 11:30 AM PDT  

Discussion Topic 1

“How do you balance innovation, legacy systems, and cybersecurity risk in your firm?”

Discussion Topic 2

“Is your firm exploring or using AI? If so, which use cases (design, marketing, recruiting, knowledge management, etc.) are you prioriziting?”


CEO + Presidents Roundtable

Wednesday, July 19th @ 12:30 - 2 PM PDT  

Discussion Topic 1

“How are firms balancing the potential benefits of AI with the risks related to IP, copyright, and liability?”

Discussion Topic 2

“How is your firm thinking about learning + development in the context of increasing technological disruption?”

NOTE: Participation in the CEO + Presidents Roundtable will be limited to CEOs and Presidents at active clients of Knowledge Architecture. If your firm has publicly named a successor to your CEO and/or President, they are eligible to attend as well.


About Client Roundtables

To learn more about our Client Roundtable program, including detailed descriptions of each roundtable, example topics, and guidance on attendance, please visit our website.

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Intranet Tour: Highlights from Moody Nolan's Transition to Synthesis 6
Jun
15
11:00 AM11:00

Intranet Tour: Highlights from Moody Nolan's Transition to Synthesis 6

Join us for an interactive tour of the Mood, Moody Nolan’s Synthesis 6 intranet. Our tour guides will be Brian Alting, Principal and Directory of Technology, and Nick Bower, Director of Design Technology.

Moody Nolan launched the new Mood to all employees on May 2nd, after a roughly six month transition effort.

In this Intranet Tour, Brian and Nick will share:

  • Inspiring examples of intranet content and communications that Brian, Nick, and the Moody Nolan team built during their transition to Synthesis 6

  • What Moody Nolan users are enjoying the most about the new Mood

  • Synthesis 6 transition strategies and lessons learned

We’ll make sure to save plenty of time for Q+A.

This 45-minute webinar will take place on Thursday, June 15th at 11 AM PDT.

We hope to see you there.


Featured Guests


Brian Alting, Principal, Director of Technology, Moody Nolan

Brian Alting is a Principal and Director of Technology at Moody Nolan, a design firm offering services in architecture, planning and interior design. He has been with the firm for 26 years and has extensive experience in 3D modeling and renderings. He created and ran the 3D studio for 12 years before transitioning to Director of BIM. In this role, he implemented and trained all staff in Revit and ran the BIM studio for 12 years. Recently, he has transitioned to a Director of Technology and provides the overall direction for MN on technology. He is based in Columbus, Ohio, where Moody Nolan is headquartered.

Nick Bower, Director of Design Technology, Moody Nolan

Nick Bower is the Director of Design Technology at Moody Nolan, a design firm offering services in architecture, planning and interior design. He has been with the firm for 10 years and has extensive experience in BIM processes, implementation workflows, presentations, mentoring and management.  He is based in Columbus, Ohio, where Moody Nolan is headquartered.

About Moody Molan

At Moody Nolan, we practice responsive architecture— designing spaces unique to our clients, community, and the environment. As the proud recipient of the 2021 AIA Architecture Firm Award, we believe great design happens at the intersection of innovative ideas and divergent points of view. Named by Fast Company as the eighth Most Innovative Architecture Firm, our projects garner national attention, receiving more than 350 design citations and awards from industry-leading organizations. As the largest African American owned firm in the country, diversity isn’t a program, an initiative, or a recruiting plan—diversity is who we are. Our firm is diverse by design with a staff comprised of 46% women 43% minorities. Equity and inclusion shape our firm culture and guide our decisions, creating design solutions that inspire positive social change.

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Intranet Tour: Highlights from AE2S's Transition to Synthesis 6
May
18
11:00 AM11:00

Intranet Tour: Highlights from AE2S's Transition to Synthesis 6

Join us for an interactive tour of Drop, AE2S’s Synthesis 6 intranet. Our tour guide will be Sue Hass, Marketing Manager and Intranet Champion.

AE2S launched the new Drop to all employees on March 29th, after a roughly four month transition effort.

In this Intranet Tour, Sue will share:

  • Inspiring examples of intranet content and communications that Sue and the AE2S team built during their transition to Synthesis 6

  • What AE2S users are enjoying the most about the new Drop

  • Synthesis 6 transition strategies and lessons learned

We’ll make sure to save plenty of time for Q+A.

This 45-minute webinar will take place on Thursday, May 18th at 11 AM PDT.

We hope to see you there.

Featured Guest

Sue Hass, Marketing Manager, AE2S

Sue has more than 24 years of experience in marketing and business development, including marketing strategy creation, branding, proposal development, web design and development, graphic design, advertising, public relations, infographics, and technical and non-technical writing. In addition, her formal education includes a degree in chemical engineering.

About AE2S

AE2S is a civil/environmental consulting engineering firm specializing in helping clients tackle water, wastewater, and water resources challenges. With over 300 employees and more than 20 offices throughout the Rocky Mountain Region and Upper Midwest, AE2S is committed to leading the water industry in creative and innovative solutions to today’s challenges, and to being partners in developing a shared vision for a better future.

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WEBINAR | What Good Looks Like: Sharing Best Practices and Process Knowledge for Better Project Outcomes
Apr
20
11:00 AM11:00

WEBINAR | What Good Looks Like: Sharing Best Practices and Process Knowledge for Better Project Outcomes

Knowledge management is key to unlocking success with sustainable design, but designers live in a noisy world filled with conflicting priorities. By taking the time to capture and share “what good looks like”—in other words, to separate the signal from the noise—a firm can provide its designers with a solid baseline for designing projects. 

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Nov
3
9:00 AM09:00

Virtual Roundtable for Operations Leaders: November 2022

Virtual Roundtable for Operations Leaders: November 2022

Thursday, November 3 from 9 AM - 10:30 AM PDT 

In this roundtable you’ll have the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities related to leading and managing your firm with other AEC Operations Leaders. The topic for each roundtable will be announced 2-4 weeks ahead of the roundtable.

Please note: Attendance of this Virtual Roundtable will be limited to Operations Leaders at active clients of Knowledge Architecture.

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Oct
6
11:05 AM11:05

Virtual Roundtable for CEOs and Presidents: October 2022

Virtual Roundtable for CEOs and Presidents: October 2022

Thursday, October 6 from 11:05 AM - 12:30 PM PDT 

In this roundtable you’ll have the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities related to leading and managing your firm with other AEC CEOs and Presidents.

Please note: Attendance of this Virtual Roundtable will be limited to CEOs and Presidents of AEC Firms.

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Oct
6
9:00 AM09:00

Virtual Roundtable for IT Leaders: October 2022

Virtual Roundtable for IT Leaders: October 2022

Thursday, October 6 from 9 AM - 10:30 AM PDT 

In this roundtable you’ll have the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities related to leading and managing your firm with other AEC IT Leaders. The topic for each roundtable will be announced 2-4 weeks ahead of the roundtable.

Please note: Attendance of this Virtual Roundtable will be limited to IT Leaders at active clients of Knowledge Architecture.

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Sep
1
9:00 AM09:00

Virtual Roundtable for Internal Communications Leaders: September 2022

Virtual Roundtable for Internal Communications Leaders: September 2022

Thursday, September 1 from 9 AM - 10:30 AM PDT 

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. The topic for each roundtable will be announced 2-4 weeks ahead of the roundtable.

Please note: Attendance of this Virtual Roundtable will be limited to IT Leaders at active clients of Knowledge Architecture.

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Aug
11
9:00 AM09:00

Virtual Roundtable for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leaders: August 2022

Virtual Roundtable for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Leaders: August 2022

Thursday, August 11 from 9 AM - 10:30 AM PDT 

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

Please note: Attendance of this Virtual Roundtable will be limited to IT Leaders at active clients of Knowledge Architecture.

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Aug
4
11:05 AM11:05

Virtual Roundtable for CEOs and Presidents: Stewarding Organizational Health in a Time of Uncertainty

Virtual Roundtable for CEOs and Presidents: Stewarding Organizational Health in a Time of Uncertainty

Thursday, August 4 from 11:05 AM - 12:30 PM PDT 

In this roundtable you’ll have the chance to discuss challenges and opportunities related to leading and managing your firm with other AEC CEOs and Presidents.

Please note: Attendance of this Virtual Roundtable will be limited to CEOs and Presidents of AEC Firms.

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