Design Nerds Anonymous

ThinkLab and SURROUND
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Design Nerds Anonymous

Welcome to Design Nerds Anonymous, the interiors industry-focused podcast that sparks curiosity at the intersection of business and design, from ThinkLab and SANDOW.

  1. Season 6 Highlights: Defining Insights on End-User Decision-Making

    NOV 21

    Season 6 Highlights: Defining Insights on End-User Decision-Making

    Amanda Schneider recaps the most insightful, humorous, and thought-provoking moments from Season 6, spotlighting key themes like creativity, consensus-building, and emotional intelligence in design and decision-making.

    39 min
  2. Generation Gap: Rethinking Soft Skills in the Hybrid Workplace

    NOV 14

    Generation Gap: Rethinking Soft Skills in the Hybrid Workplace

    Amanda Schneider is joined by Kendra Johnson (The Venn Group) to explore the evolving role of soft skills in the hybrid workplace, discussing how intergenerational dynamics and dispersed teams are reshaping expectations around communication, empathy, adaptability, and professional boundaries, especially with Gen Z entering the workforce.

    34 min
  3. The Future of Work: An Entanglement of IT, HR, and Design

    NOV 7

    The Future of Work: An Entanglement of IT, HR, and Design

    Amanda Schneider is joined by Brett Hautop (Workshape, LinkedIn), Holly May (DataVant), and Bryan Hope (VMware) to explore how businesses can combat “infobesity” by turning data overload into actionable insights through cross-functional collaboration and intentional, outcome-driven workplace decisions.

    45 min
  4. Getting to Consensus: A Masterclass for All Sectors

    OCT 31

    Getting to Consensus: A Masterclass for All Sectors

    Amanda Schneider and Halle Hannaford, Senior Principal Team Lead at Chick-fil-A, unpack the complexities of decision-making within the built environment, sharing actionable strategies for cross-functional collaboration, role clarity, and aligning decisions with the customer journey across industries like hospitality,

    28 min
  5. Why Traditional Workplace Metrics Are Obsolete

    OCT 24

    Why Traditional Workplace Metrics Are Obsolete

    Amanda Schneider and Rob Sadow challenge outdated workplace metrics like "people per square foot" and explore how insights from FlexIndex's 100,000+ office locations are reshaping space optimization and productivity in the era of flexible work.

    35 min
  6. The #1 Issue Frustrating Your Clients Today

    OCT 17

    The #1 Issue Frustrating Your Clients Today

    Amanda Schneider and a panel of experts discuss how pricing volatility is reshaping decision-making in the industry, offering strategies for adapting through transparency, strong partnerships, and innovative cost management.

    25 min
  7. Managing Up: Today’s Crucial Skill You Weren't Taught 

    OCT 10

    Managing Up: Today’s Crucial Skill You Weren't Taught 

    Amanda Schneider and Dr. JJ Peterson discuss how storytelling can be a powerful tool for mastering "managing up" in B2B decision-making, using the StoryBrand framework to engage stakeholders and drive action.

    40 min
  8. In Their Words: Decision-Maker Insights on Opportunities for the Built Environment

    OCT 3

    In Their Words: Decision-Maker Insights on Opportunities for the Built Environment

    Amanda Schneider is joined by Staci Patton, Tope Sadiku, and Andrew Navarro to explore decision-making challenges in the built environment and how providers can address them using insights from ThinkLab's "Pain Map.

    36 min
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Welcome to Design Nerds Anonymous, the interiors industry-focused podcast that sparks curiosity at the intersection of business and design, from ThinkLab and SANDOW.

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  • Creator
    ThinkLab and SURROUND
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    69
  • Copyright
    © © 2020 SANDOW. All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    Design Nerds Anonymous

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