What’s Slowing Down Decision-Making in the Built Environment? 🔍 Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA, Founder & President of ThinkLab, is joined by three industry leaders on this episode of Design Nerds Anonymous to explore the challenges of decision-making in corporate, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. 💡 🎧 Joining the conversation: • Tope Sadiku, Head of Strategy (Workplace) at McDonald’s, formerly at Kraft Heinz. • Staci Patton, Senior Director of Design, North America at Hilton • Andrew Navarro, RA, NCARB, Architect and Healthcare Specialist at HPLEX Solutions. Together, they dive into ThinkLab’s "Pain Map," revealing the key friction points that slow down decision-making in these industries. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eFNGCxRS The discussion provides: • Actionable Strategies: Discover how product and service providers can effectively address these challenges and become problem solvers. • Success Factors: Learn how internal consensus, creative friction, and stakeholder alignment influence project outcomes, and explore agile methods to keep complex projects on track. Want more? ✨ Download the full ThinkLab Pain Map for an in-depth understanding of decision-making challenges and explore ThinkLab’s End User Decision-Making Research for a broader look at industry trends: https://lnkd.in/eQufFFDS. 🎙️ Special thanks to our sponsors, Mannington Commercial, THE MART, and NeoCon, for making this season possible!
ThinkLab
Market Research
Chicago, IL 7,151 followers
We leverage design industry market research to give you actionable insights that drive your business forward, faster.
About us
Our passion is connecting the worlds of manufacturing and design to help you make informed decisions armed with industry-specific market research. Get the latest trends and happenings with data that gives you a competitive edge.
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http://thinklab.design
External link for ThinkLab
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- Market Research
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
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- Privately Held
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Chicago, IL 60013, US
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101 Park Ave
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New York, NY 10178, US
Employees at ThinkLab
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Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA 🤓
Founder + President at ThinkLab | TedX Speaker | Host of Design Nerds Anonymous Podcast 🌟 top 5% of podcasts 🌟
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Olga Odeide, Allied ASID, LEED AP
Business Strategy + Industry Partnerships at ThinkLab | Researching the World of Design
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Erica Waayenberg (she/her)
Passionate design researcher, driven by curiosity and a desire to create impactful change in the world of interior design.
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Anna Lu
I help teams organize and scale their operations.
Updates
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Did you miss the season 6 premiere of Design Nerds Anonymous? Listen to this clip from the first episode and hear Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA 🤓 ThinkLab Founder & President, uncover the evolving landscape of end user decision-making. Full episode here: https://hubs.la/Q02RVnzM0 SURROUND Podcast Network
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Uncover the evolving landscape of B2B decision-making in the built environment. 💡 Episode 1 of Design Nerds Anonymous Season 6 is live! 🎧 Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA, Founder & President of ThinkLab, sits down with Amy Devers—Designer, Educator, and host of the Clever (podcast)—to explore: • Why today’s decision-making process is more complex than ever. • How ThinkLab’s cutting-edge data contrasts with global B2B insights from giants like Gartner and Forrester. • The role of storytelling in transforming data into impactful, actionable insights. Plus, Amy Devers shares her unique perspective on creativity, sustainability, and the challenges of nurturing future generations of designers. Don’t miss this deep dive into the future of decision-making in design—listen now! https://lnkd.in/eugFbh9B. 🎙️ Want more? Download the full report: https://lnkd.in/eQufFFDS. Special thanks to our podcast season sponsors, Mannington Commercial, THE MART, and NeoCon – companies doing big things to move the design industry forward! Catch Amy Devers on the Clever (podcast) for even more insights: https://lnkd.in/gC29hGsw.
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86% of end users say their decision-making process has changed in the last 3 years. Find out how! 🚀 Join Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA, Founder and President of ThinkLab, and Meredith Campbell, Applied Research Strategist at ThinkLab, as they team up with host Erica Waayenberg to reveal insights from six months of intensive research on how end user decision-making has changed and what you can do to adapt. In this podcast episode, you'll discover 🎙️: ✨ The impact of growing internal decision-making committees on project complexity. 🔍 Why Value Engineering (VE) is a game-changer for managing cost uncertainties. 📊 How to turn data into actionable insights that drive smarter client decisions. ⚙️ Effective strategies for simplifying complex decision-making processes. Tune in for these essential insights and more—listen here 🎧: https://lnkd.in/eN_8bm72 Plus, earn CEU credits by tuning in! Here's how: • Listen to the episode. • Visit https://lnkd.in/eihrHaPs to complete a short, 5-question quiz. • Score 80% or above to receive 0.5 CEU credits and your certificate of completion. Don’t forget to follow us and mark your calendars—Season 6 kicks off on September 26th! 🗓 Special thanks to our CEU episode sponsors, Allsteel, Keilhauer, Kimball International, and Teknion, for partnering with us to provide valuable insights on compelling topics for the design industry.
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🚨 Attention Healthcare Designers 🚨 ThinkLab is bringing together some of our industry’s best thought leaders for an evening of innovation and inspiration in healthcare design. The teams at THE MART, Clarus, Ghent, a GMi Company, Daltile, JSI, Mohawk Industries, Wolf-Gordon, and Shaw Industries have made this evening possible. If you're a healthcare designer, join us: https://lnkd.in/e5GGuZ6m.
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Amanda Schneider, LEED AP, MBA, was a guest on the Clever (podcast), where she shares invaluable insights on communication strategies, storytelling, and the future of work. 🚀 As the Founder & President of ThinkLab, Amanda explores the social and cultural shifts shaping the interiors world and explains how her team bridges the gap between creatives and business leaders. 🔍 Growing up inspired by a blend of engineering and design, Amanda is now on a mission to contextualize data within the design industry. From her journey as a "designer by degree, journalist by accident, and researcher by choice" to her roles as a TEDx speaker and host of the Design Nerds Anonymous podcast, Amanda offers a wealth of knowledge and experience. Tune in now to hear her insights: https://lnkd.in/etNwntaP. 🎧
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You asked, we listened! Our most popular episode is back by demand.🎙️ Curious about what truly appeals to Gen Z in the workplace? 💼 We’ve uncovered how subtle yet impactful changes in job description language can significantly boost your appeal to top Gen Z talent. In this episode, we’re joined by Gabriela Silverman and Jeff Kabat from HKS, Inc. and Hannah Grady Williams from d'Skills to explore: ✨ How thoughtful wording in job postings can better connect with Gen Z candidates. 🚀 Why Gen Z’s approach to career growth favors immediate achievements over traditional long-term planning. These insights offer more than just a recruiting edge; they lay the foundation for a workplace culture that thrives across all generations. Catch the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/e8xspaGz. Don’t forget to follow us and mark your calendars—Season 6 kicks off on September 26th! 🗓 A special shoutout to our incredible sponsors, Mannington Commercial, THE MART, & NeoCon, for their unwavering support this season! 👏
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Struggling to keep your Gen Z workforce engaged in a hybrid model? The future of your organization depends on meeting the needs of this rising generation. Read more about our Gen Z research and unlock the secrets to making hybrid work thrive for the next generation in this article featured in MIT Sloan Management Review. 🌐🏢 Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/g67tKvCc. #HybridWork #FutureOfWork #GenZ #WorkplaceInnovation #RemoteWork #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopment
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What drives decisions? 🔍 In our latest report, we uncover the pivotal moments in client decision-making. Did you know that 64% of end users rank square foot cost as the most crucial data point? And when do they need this? For 67% of them, it’s before the project even begins. Understanding these insights can be the difference between success and missed opportunities. 💡 But that's just the start. Delve into shifting hierarchies, emerging friction points, and much more. Unlock the strategies that can set you apart—explore the full report today: https://lnkd.in/eQufFFDS.
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Gen Z is reshaping the workplace and it's crucial to adapt your strategies to meet their needs. Swipe through for actionable insights. Read more about our Gen Z research and how to future-proof your hybrid work model in this article featured in MIT Sloan Management Review.🌐🏢 Check out the article: https://lnkd.in/g67tKvCc #HybridWork #FutureOfWork #GenZ #WorkplaceInnovation #RemoteWork #Mentorship #ProfessionalDevelopmentv