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Smarter by Design

Knowledge Architecture
Knowledge Management
Artificial Intelligence
Learning and Development
Knowledge Architecture
BWBR
Change Management
Modern Learning Organization
Lionakis
HRP Associates
KTGY
Learning Organization
Leadership Development Program
Landmark Learning
Healthcare
Architecture, Engineering, and Construction
Desire
Shepley Bulfinch
Leadership Pipeline
Specialist Pipeline
Shive-Hattery

The Smarter by Design podcast explores how leading architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms are reimagining knowledge management, learning, and AI to build smarter, more adaptive practices. Hosted by Christopher Parsons, Founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, the show dives into the real stories behind how firms are scaling expertise, transforming culture, and creating modern le... more

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In this episode of the Smarter by Design podcast, I’m joined by Nicole Chavas, President and COO of Greenprint Partners, and Hillary Thompson, Principal at MBH Architects, for a candid conversation about what they are learning as they turn AI experim... more

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KTGY was founded in 1991 with an ambition to build a firm that would outlast the people who built it. Six founding partners set out to create a firm which would endure from generation to generation — a firm whose culture, values, and capability would... more

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Jennifer Bennett didn't think she had what it took to be a leader. As a structural engineer coming up at Shive-Hattery, she assumed leadership required a natural charisma she didn't have. In 2007 she was invited to participate in the firm's Leadershi... more

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In this episode of the Smarter by Design podcast, I’m joined by Jackie Baxley, Principal and Practice Leader for Environmental Health, Safety, and Sustainability at HRP Associates. Jackie has spent years helping HRP evolve from a more organic, appren... more

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In this episode of the Smarter by Design podcast, I’m joined by Kent Jonasen, CEO of the Leadership Pipeline Institute and co-author of the third edition of The Leadership Pipeline as well as author of The Specialist Pipeline. Kent has spent decades ... more

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In this episode of the Smarter by Design podcast, I'm joined by Angela Watson, President and CEO of Shepley Bulfinch, a nationally recognized architecture firm whose work spans healthcare, higher education, and civic design. Angela leads with a convi... more

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In this episode of the Smarter by Design podcast, I’m joined by Clark Quinn, a cognitive scientist who has spent his career translating decades of learning research into practical guidance for organizations. He is the founder of Quinnovation and co-d... more

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In this episode of Smarter by Design, I’m joined by Laura Knauss, President and Chief Practice Officer at Lionakis, and Kristina Williams, Director of Design Technology at Lionakis, for a conversation about how their firm is modernizing learning to s... more

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Recent Guests

Hillary Thompson
Principal, MBH Architects
MBH Architects
Episode: How Greenprint and MBH Turn AI Experiments Into Business Transformation | Hillary Thompson and Nicole Chavas
John Robison
CEO of KTGY
KTGY
Episode: How KTGY’s Learning Ecosystem Accelerates Change and Builds Trust | John Robison and Donovan Helminiak of KTGY
Donovan Helminiak
Director of Knowledge Management at KTGY
KTGY
Episode: How KTGY’s Learning Ecosystem Accelerates Change and Builds Trust | John Robison and Donovan Helminiak of KTGY
Jennifer Bennett
President and CEO of Shive-Hattery
Shive-Hattery
Episode: Inside Shive-Hattery's Leadership Development Program | Jennifer Bennett
Jackie Baxley
Principal and Practice Leader for Environmental Health, Safety and Sustainability at HRP Associates
HRP Associates
Episode: Better Learning Starts With Clearer Goals | Jackie Baxley of HRP Associates
Kent Jonasen
CEO of the Leadership Pipeline Institute; co-author of The Leadership Pipeline; author of The Specialist Pipeline
Leadership Pipeline Institute
Episode: Why Every AEC Firm Needs a Leadership and Specialist Pipeline | Kent Jonasen of the Leadership Pipeline Institute
Angela Watson
President and CEO of Shepley Bulfinch
Shepley Bulfinch
Episode: Leading a Learning Organization: Lessons from Angela Watson | Shepley Bulfinch
Clark Quinn
Cognitive scientist; founder of Quinnovation; co-founder of the L&D Accelerator
Quinnovation; L&D Accelerator
Episode: Designing Learning That Actually Improves Performance | Clark Quinn of Quinnovation
Laura Knauss
President and Chief Practice Officer, Lionakis
Lionakis
Episode: Modernizing Learning to Scale Quality at Lionakis | Laura Knauss and Kristina Williams

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Christopher Parsons
Host of the show, founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture

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Inside Shive-Hattery's Leadership Development Program | Jennifer Bennett
Q: What does the Leadership Development Program look like in practice on a day-to-day basis?
The program runs 15- to 18-month cohorts of 10-12 people, meeting quarterly for two days, with reading assignments and guided Socratic discussions. It culminates in a cohort project presented to senior leadership, anchored in real firm challenges and aligned to the strategic plan. Executives from the firm, including the CFO, participate to teach topics like business acumen and negotiations, and cohorts are carefully crafted to balance experience, role, and diversity.
Inside Shive-Hattery's Leadership Development Program | Jennifer Bennett
Q: Kind of like the work, the culture. If you were talking about Shive-Hattery at a barbecue or something like that, how would you tell people about the firm?
Jennifer describes Shive-Hattery as a deeply values-driven, autonomous culture that emphasizes collaboration, client focus, and an open, learning-oriented environment. The firm has expanded from its 19th-century roots in Cedar Rapids to a large, integrated practice across multiple Midwest offices, with a strong emphasis on leadership development, culture preservation, and long-term independence. The CFO and leadership team participate in discussions about financials and strategy, but the emphasis remains on developing leaders who can sustain the culture and lead change at all levels.

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The show centers on how architecture, engineering, and construction firms redesign knowledge management, learning, and the integration of AI to build more adaptive practices. Episodes frequently explore practical implementations of learning ecosystems, leadership development, and change management—covering topics like scalable learning programs, cohort-based leadership pipelines, on-demand content, and AI-enabled knowledge platforms. Standout moments tend to come from real-world case studies in mid-to-large design firms, including how firms structure governance, measure impact, and sustain culture while growing. The conversations often feature practitioners and leaders responsible for learning, KM, and digital transformation, offering actio... more

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