The Learning Objective

Recorded live at the EDspaces conference in Columbus, this episode explores how education leaders are navigating high-stakes decisions under unforgiving timelines. Hear why trust, clarity, and early alignment matter more than ever, what’s slowing education projects down, and how partners can help schools move forward with confidence and credibility.  LINKS:  End-User Decision Making Join Thinklab’s research Podcast Discussion Guide  5 Question Quiz to Earn CEU Credits Thank you to our episode sponsors: Shaw Contract and Haworth.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode, ThinkLab’s hospitality research takes center stage as Amanda Schneider and Erica Waayenberg unpack how decision-making is shifting across hotel and hospitality projects. From rising risk aversion and burnout to growing expectations around business acumen and the practical role of AI, this episode explores what hospitality end users need most right now and how teams can move forward with more clarity and confidence.  LINKS:  End-User Decision Making Join Thinklab’s research Podcast Discussion Guide 5 Question Quiz to Earn CEU Credits Thank you to our episode sponsor: MohawkSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from the Healthcare Design Conference in Kansas City, this episode explores how healthcare end users are navigating increasingly complex decisions for the built environment. Hear why early problem-spotting beats crisis response, what’s breaking alignment at the start of projects, and how clearer communication and stronger partnerships can help healthcare teams move faster with more confidence. LINKS:  End-User Decision MakingJoin Thinklab’s researchPodcast Discussion Guide  5 Question Quiz to Earn CEU CreditsThank you to our episode sponsors: Haworth and Clarus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Live from Chicago, this episode of Design Nerds Anonymous dives into how corporate end users are making decisions differently in today’s built environment. Hear real conversations straight from ThinkLab’s Corporate Hackathon on why flexibility matters more than cost, what’s slowing projects down, and how clearer, more empathetic partnerships can move work forward faster.LINKS:  End-User Decision MakingJoin Thinklab’s researchPodcast Discussion Guide5 Question Quiz to Earn CEU CreditsThank you to our episode sponsors: Shaw Contract and Clarus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Explore the evolving role of sustainability in architecture and design with our guest, Avi Rajagopal, Editor-in-Chief at Metropolis, as we dive into key metrics, material selection, and the power of collaboration to drive meaningful change.After listening, you will be able to: ·     Explore the Evolution of Sustainability in Architecture and Design  ·     Identify Emerging Tools and Innovations for Sustainable Design  ·     Assess the Impact of Collaborative Efforts in Driving Sustainability  ·     Decode the Metrics of Sustainability in Design.Take this short, 5-question quiz to receive your CEU credits: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8PJNLNBThis episode is accredited for IDCEC, AIA | 0.5 CEU/0.5 LUSpecial thanks to our CEU episode sponsors, Humanscale, for partnering with us to provide valuable insights on compelling topics for the design industry. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.