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 six, 90-minute roundtables a quarter — CEOs + Presidents, Organizational Development, Knowledge Management, Learning + Development, Internal Communications, and Information Technology.
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.
CEO + Presidents Roundtable
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.
Example Topics
Stewarding Organizational Health in a Time of Growth
Strategic Planning During Uncertain Times
Innovating the AEC Business Model
Leadership Development + Succession Planning
Investing in Critical Talent and Knowledge
Upskilling Employees to Meet Current Business Needs
Employee Mental Health & Avoiding Burnout
Maintaining EDI Momentum
Successfully Navigating Hybrid/Remote Work
Who can attend?
Participation in the CEO + Presidents Roundtable will be limited to CEOs and Presidents at active clients of Knowledge Architecture.
Note: If your firm has publicly named a successor to your CEO and/or President, they are eligible to attend as well.
Organizational Development Roundtable
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.
Example Topics
Successfully Managing Change
Designing for Organizational Health
The Art of Smart Growth
Fostering Equity, Diversity, + Inclusion
Staff Engagement + Retention
Building Agile + Resilient Organizations
Creating a Culture of Innovation
Collaborating Across Organizational Boundaries
Who can attend?
The Organizational Development Roundtable is open to all 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
Building and Maintaining Firmwide Essential Content
Staying Connected As Your Firm Evolves and Grows
Leveraging AI to Find, Share, and Create Knowledge
Capturing and Maintain High Quality Employee and Project Data
Transfering Critical Knowledge
Connecting Knowledge Strategy to Business Strategy
Creating Equitable Access to Knowledge
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
Designing Engaging and Effective Learning Experiences
Deploying Learning Resources in the Flow of Work
Leveraging Emerging Technologies and Digital Tools to Enhance Learning Experiences
Balancing Formal and Informal Learning Opportunities
Building a Diverse and Inclusive Learning Environment
Promoting Collaborative Learning, Mentorship, and Knowledge Sharing
Prioritizing Learning and Development Investments
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.
Information Technology Roundtable
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.
Example Topics
IT Leadership & Strategy
Managing a Growing Digital Ecosystem
Business Impact of AI
Cybersecurity + Compliance
Cloud Storage & Infrastructure
VDI Best Practices
Supporting a Hybrid Workforce
Who can attend?
The Information Technology Roundtable is open to all active clients of Knowledge Architecture.