Best Christopher Parsons Podcasts (2024)

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Exploring The Knowledge Management Evolution in AEC with Christopher Parsons 49:24

23d ago49:24

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Exploring The Knowledge Management Evolution in AEC with Christopher Parsons "What was the most important opportunity? And we heard two things. We heard learning management...and AI." Christopher Parsons About the Guest: Christopher Parsons is the founder and CEO of Knowledge Architecture, a firm based in San Francisco specializing in knowledge man…

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Mastering Recruitment in the Design Industry: Strategies and Insights 49:00

7d ago49:00

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Mastering Recruitment in the Design Industry: Strategies and Insights "Being progressive and open-minded in how you define the roles that you need is critical to successful recruiting." Jeremy Clarke About the Guest: Jeremy Clarke: Jeremy Clarke is the Director of Recruiting and Retention at Zweig Group. He boasts a rich background as a combat vete…

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The Adaptable Approach: Insights from a Seasoned Engineering President with Josh Fowler 44:05

1M ago44:05

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Adapting to the Future: Josh Fowler on Leadership, AI, and Engineering Excellence in the Palmetto State "You really need to work on building your network and working your network because you never know what kind of doors are going to be open for you." Josh Fowler About the Show Josh Fowler, President of Davis & Floyd, a multi-disciplinary civil eng…

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Bonus - Mea Culpa from Randy Wilburn on May 17th, 2024 2:26

2M ago2:26

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We had a little glitch in the matrix yesterday evening and we dropped an episode that is actually not part of the Zweig Letter Podcast. We apologize for any confusion that this caused. First time in 8 years this has happened to us. The good thing is that the topic of the other podcast is totally germane to the Design Industry space so there is that…

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Small Design Firms Face Challenges in Talent Acquisition and Consolidation 46:54

2M ago46:54

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Small Design Firms Face Challenges in Talent Acquisition and Consolidation "The dynamic shift since post-COVID has started an all-out war on talent. Smaller firms like ours... we're getting marginalized trying to acquire that talent and to hold on to it." Scott Erricson About the Show Scott Erricson is a principal and the founding owner of e2 Engin…

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107 _ Jeffrey Nesbit / Charles Waldheim_'Technical Lands' 43:33

3M ago43:33

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Today’s conversation is with Jeffrey Nesbit and Charles Waldheim about their book Technical Lands. It was great to have both Jeffrey and Charles back on the program. They’ve both been on here separately but today we’re discussing their new edited book ‘Technical Lands: A Critical Primer’. As they state in the book, designating land as technical is …

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Luke Carothers on the Exciting Stories and Projects in the AEC Industry 33:05

3M ago33:05

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Luke Carothers on the Exciting Stories and Projects in the AEC Industry “I’m very excited for the future of where the AEC industry is heading." Luke Carothers About the Show Luke Carothers is the Senior Content Manager for Zweig Group and also serves as the Editor-in-Chief of Civil + Structural Engineer Magazine. Specializing in content rooted in t…

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UES CEO Dave Witsken discusses Growth Strategies and Talent Acquisition in AEC 34:34

4M ago34:34

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About the Show "Having a good strategy enables good organic growth, both revenue and people.” Dave Witsken About the Guest: Dave Witsken is the CEO of UES, a company widely recognized in the architectural, engineering, planning, and environmental consulting spaces for its exceptional growth and industry impact. UES, under Dave's leadership, has not…

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106 _ Catherine Ingraham _ 'Architecture's Theory' 55:49

4M ago55:49

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Today’s conversation is with Catherine Ingraham and we're discussing her latest book, ‘Architecture’s Theory’. We each had our own experience in school when first introduced to architectural theory. Those classes were probably somewhat opaque for all of us. Even today you might read new articles and books related to theory and find yourself trying …

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Building the Future: Kyle Cheerangie's Blueprint for Young Engineers 49:31

4M ago49:31

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Building the Future: Kyle Cheerangie's Blueprint for Young Engineers "You have to practice designing... You have to know what it feels like to load that information into your brain." - Kyle Cheerangie Summary: In this insightful episode of the Zweig Letter podcast, host Randy Wilburn sits down with the brilliant Kyle Cheerangie, a department manage…

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105 _ Christopher Schaberg _ 'Adventure' 53:51

5M ago53:51

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Sometimes it’s only through repetition and time that insight into your actions are revealed. This might come about because aspects of those actions aren’t always fully intentional. When it comes to Night White Skies, I firmly believe to be routed in architecture, but I’ve heard it described by others as often drifting beyond this topic. But what I’…

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Lessons in Entrepreneurship: Navigating Success and Failure with Harry Clark - Elevate AEC 2023 1:08:21

7M ago1:08:21

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"You have to be like Superman; you're a risk-taker. But once you've attained success and you have a larger entity, it's important to shift your mindset to that of a risk manager. " Harry Clark Summary: In this special episode of the TZL podcast, we feature an enlightening keynote speech by Harry Clark, delivered at the Zweig Group's 2023 Elevate AE…

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104 _ Vahid Vahdat and James Kerestes _ ‘Cinematic Betwixt’ 52:41

8M ago52:41

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Today’s conversation is with Vahid Vahdat and James Kerestes about their book ‘Architecture, Film and the In-Between, Spatio Cinematic Betwixt’. Discussions about trying to give shape to an uncertain future have been a recurring topic on this program. This is in part because it seems that even the most informed people are aware of just enough to kn…

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Data-Driven Decision Making in Design: Harnessing the Power of Analytics - Keith Sequeira 44:54

8M ago44:54

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"The ability to access decades worth of industry data in seconds is a game-changer. It's time to leverage this knowledge and stay ahead of the competition." Keith Sequeira, Zweig Group 🎙️ In our latest TZL Podcast episode, we dive into an enlightening chat with Zweig Group's data analytics guru, Keith Sequeira. We unpack how data is revolutionizing…

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Breaking Boundaries: How Collaboration Transcends Competition for Design Professionals - Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest 48:37

9M ago48:37

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"In this day and age, storytelling is a powerful tool for design professionals to amplify their brand and foster collaborative relationships." - Carey Balogh, Brand Groupies In this episode of The Zweig Letter Podcast, Randy Wilburn welcomes Carey Balogh and Lauren Genest, founders of Brand Groupies. With backgrounds in fashion PR, they've carved o…

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103 _ Aleksandra Jaeschke _ ‘Greening Codes’ 41:45

9M ago41:45

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Today’s conversation is with Aleksandra Jaeschke about her book ‘The Greening of America’s Building Codes, Promises and Paradoxes’. There are realities we live with that are so ingrained in all aspects of our lives that we rarely think to question their origins. They are either intertwined with base economic standards or current laws and regulation…

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Elevate AEC Keynote - Empowering AEC Professionals: Trends and Strategies for Success with Chad Clinehens and Bill McConnell 1:07:55

9M ago1:07:55

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About the Show: "People want to work for firms that have a great vision and a mission. How are we going to get there? What's your purpose in terms of culture, can you rattle it off?" - Bill McConnell, Vertex In this special episode of the TZL Podcast, recorded live at the 2023 Elevate AEC Conference in Frisco, TX, host R Wilburn brings you an enlig…

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Building an Engaged and Purpose-Driven Design Firm: The Rebranding Journey - Jerrod Hogan 54:18

9M ago54:18

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About the Show: "We recognized that if we were going to take it to the next level, we're going to have to really develop a brand. Your people deserve a brand that's as great as them." - Jerrod Hogan, OWN, Inc. Jerrod Hogan's path to leadership is anything but conventional. He grew up learning the virtues of empathy and service from a devoted Baptis…

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102 _ Dr Laura Ferrarello _ 'Design Ethics' 48:04

10M ago48:04

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Today's conversation is about the role of teaching and discussing ethics during the design process. This week's conversation is about the role of ethics during the design process. For many people, whether working in an office or academia, ethics is likely just a passing topic discussed once a year in required seminar training or ‘code of conduct’ h…

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Driving Excellence: The Impact of Recognizing Achievements on Workplace Success with Anna Finley 30:10

10M ago30:10

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"You have to have some level of grace in the ability to deflect certain things that come your way and not necessarily lose your cool if things don't go right.” -Anna Finley Summary: Join host Randy Wilburn for an enlightening conversation with Anna Finley, Director of Operations at Zweig Group. In this episode, Anna unpacks the power of recognizing…

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From Data to Innovation: How AI is Shaping the Design Industry with Kristin Kautz 55:01

11M ago55:01

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AI and how it will impact the Design Industry "Every role and every person in your firm is going to be impacted by AI. It's not just for the marketing or IT department, it's pervasive throughout your organization.” - Kristin Kautz Summary: In this episode of the TZL Podcast, we are joined by guest Kristin Kautz, an AI consultant, to discuss the imp…

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101 _ Jeffrey S. Nesbit _ ‘Nature of Enclosure’ 49:41

11M ago49:41

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Today’s conversation is with Jeffrey Nesbit about his book ‘Nature of Enclosure’. So much of our architectural education and practice is reliant on the idea of control. Take representation for example. Without being able to quantify information about a site, materials or even people, how can we be expected to make decisions about what we ultimately…

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Unlocking HBCU Talent in the Design Industry with Melvalean MacLemore & Zhetique Gunn 37:32

11M ago37:32

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About the Show: "The most diverse companies are the most successful companies, period." - Melvalean MacLemore Summary: In this enlightening episode of the TZL podcast, Melvalean MacLemore and Zhetique Gunn, dedicated committee members of the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) and key players in the HBCU Professional Development Pro…

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100 _ Fred Scharmen _ 'Space Forces' 58:34

11M ago58:34

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Today’s conversation is with Fred Sharmen about his book ‘Space Forces’. Sometimes what you need is a little distance to get a clearer perspective on your current situation. Doing so lets you see a larger whole which often allows you to ask questions that might otherwise go unasked. This new distance might not give you any new answers to your curre…

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099 _ Tools for Stories w/ Sava Zivkovic 38:16

12M ago38:16

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Today’s conversation is about the potential impact of new tools for video games on architecture. As architects, we have no shortage of external pressures we need to be aware of and engage. From climate change to new forms of communication technologies and social justice to name only three ...the list is long and at times overwhelming to think about…

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