CuriousTeams (2025)

17/04/2023

Just Curious...Did you enjoy season 2 of Curious Teams?
In this last episode of the season, Fred and Barbara talk about the interviews and inspirations that formed this season.

Just Curious...Did you enjoy season 2 of Curious Teams? In this last episode of the season, Fred and Barbara talk about the interviews and inspirations that formed this season. Season Two Interviews: Scott Pheiffer, Acoustician, helped us understand the importance of effectively sharing complex info...

10/04/2023

In this episode, Barbara and Fred discuss the technical aspects of closing out projects but through the lens of collaboration? How can teams work together during closeout to minimize long term problems and to ensure success for all team members?

In this episode, Barbara and Fred discuss the technical aspects of closing out projects but through the lens of collaboration? How can teams work together during closeout to minimize long term problems and to ensure success for all team members? Avoid Post Project Stress Syndrome by communicating an...

02/04/2023

Just Curious...Do you know what buildings really cost?

Fred and Barbara discuss TCO, the Total Cost of Ownership, and why knowing the TCO is critical to effective decision-making during design.

Just Curious...Do you know what buildings really cost? Fred and Barbara discuss TCO, the Total Cost of Ownership, and why knowing the TCO is critical to effective decision-making during design. Shouldn't you be curious about the energy costs, maintenance costs, interest costs, and other costs that m...

26/03/2023

In this episode, Barbara and Fred talk to two communications experts inside and outside the Design and Construction industries to explore how you can communicate more effectively, JD Schramm and Jeff Bryson.

Just Curious...Were you taught how to communicate effectively in school? In this episode, Barbara and Fred talk to two communications experts inside and outside the Design and Construction industries to explore how you can communicate more effectively. JD Schramm, communication consultant and author...

19/03/2023

Just Curious...why are schedules so difficult to manage? Fred and Barbara deal with the difficulties and opportunities of using schedules as a tool for success. Some professionals embrace the use of schedules to manage proactively and predictably.

Just Curious...why are schedules so difficult to manage? In this episode, Fred and Barbara deal with the difficulties and opportunities of using schedules as a tool for success. Like budgets, some professionals embrace the use of schedules to manage proactively and predictably.

12/03/2023

Fred and Barbara talk to Randy Deutsch, FAIA about his book, SuperUsers: Design Technology Specialists and the Future of Practice. SuperUsers has won prizes for Best Future Technology of All Time and Best New Design EBooks both awarded by Book Authority.

Just Curious…what makes a great design and construction professional? Fred and Barbara talk to Randy Deutsch, FAIA about his book, SuperUsers: Design Technology Specialists and the Future of Practice. SuperUsers has won prizes for Best Future Technology of All Time and Best New Design EBooks both ...

05/03/2023

In this episode, Fred and Barbara discuss the characteristics of great owners. Six key elements and some straight talk can help owners be better team member and successful project owners.

Just Curious…How can project owners be more successful? In this episode, Fred and Barbara discuss the characteristics of great owners. Six key elements and some straight talk can help owners be better team member and successful project owners. The six responsibilities of owners include: 1) Be pres...

27/02/2023

Barbara and Fred discuss the importance of onboarding your team members when they are added to the team. The five critical components to onboarding are part of this discussion

Just Curious...Do you know how it feels to be left out? In this episode of Curious Teams, Barbara and Fred discuss the importance of onboarding your team members when they are added to the team. The five critical components to onboarding in the design and construction environments include: 1) The le...

20/02/2023

Just Curious...Are you ready to have your world turned upside down?
Fred and Barbara discuss the past disruptions and future disruptions to the design and construction industry. What are these disruptions and how should you strategically prepare.

Just Curious...Are you ready to have your world turned upside down? In this episode, Fred and Barbara discuss the past disruptions and future disruptions to the design and construction industry. What are these disruption and how should you strategically prepare for inevitable changes to the market,....

13/02/2023

Just curious...are you frustrated by virtual meetings? Fred and Barbara are inspired this week by Priya Parker's work on the art of gathering and her book of the same name. Can virtual gatherings be improved through better organization and greater thought

Just curious...are you frustrated by virtual meetings? Fred and Barbara are inspired this week by Priya Parker's work on the art of gathering and her book of the same name. Can virtual gatherings be improved through better organization and greater thoughtfulness. How do we make these cyber meetings....

10/02/2023

So excited to be participating in the Construction Institute’s Visionaries Conference next week!

"Are we prepared for the future of the Design and Construction industries, including potential disruptions? Probably not... because we have not, in general, developed organizational cultures that highly value collaboration, risk taking, and, yes, failure.” - Barbara White Bryson, DesignIntelligence Strategic Advisors. Hear more at the 2023 Visionaries Forum! Next week, February 16 at the Mark Twain House & Museum in Hartford, CT. Register now!
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05/02/2023

In this episode, Barbara and Fred explore the complexities of using budget as a tool for success. If you struggle with budget development and maintenance, this is the episode for you. With preparation and discipline, budgets can be your best friend.

Just Curious...How do you feel about project budgets? In this episode, Barbara and Fred explore the complexities of using budget as a tool for success. If you struggle with budget development and maintenance, this is the episode for you. With preparation and discipline, budgets can be your best frie...

30/01/2023

Just Curious - Are deadlines good or bad for the design and construction industries? In this episode Fred and Barbara inspired by Episode 776 of This American Life, I Work Better on a Deadline, seek to understand the role of deadlines in the design and construction industries, exploring the pros and cons of working with deadlines as well as providing some insights on deadline management....

Just Curious - Are deadlines good or bad for the design and construction industries? In this episode Fred and Barbara inspired by Episode 776 of This American Life, Work Better on a Deadline, seek to understand the role of deadlines in the design and construction industries, exploring the pros and c...

22/01/2023

Fred and Barbara are inspired by Dave Gilmore from Design Intelligence and his short podcast on "Keeping Your Head" (Ep. 168). How leaders manage challenges during difficult times can make or break your projects.

Just Curious - How do great leaders keep their heads during challenging times? Fred and Barbara are inspired by Dave Gilmore from Design Intelligence and his short podcast on "Keeping Your Head" (Ep. 168). How leaders manage challenges during difficult times can make or break your projects. Dave Gil...

16/01/2023

Curious Teams is BACK with a new season of conversations about teamwork, leadership, decision-making, and values. This season we will engage other professionals on these subjects, share ideas that have inspired us, and discuss the disruptive future.

Curious Teams is BACK with a new season of conversations about teamwork, leadership, decision-making, and values. This season we will engage other professionals on these subjects, share ideas that have inspired us, and discuss the disruptive future. Join us for the first episode of Season 2. Just cu...

27/11/2022

Just Curious...What have we learned? As Season 1 of Curious Teams comes to an end, Fred and Barbara look back at season highlights and forward to an exciting Season 2 starting January 15, 2023. Listen to Season 1 Wrap-up HERE Join us for Season 2 on January 15, 2023

Just Curious...What have we learned? As Season 1 of Curious Teams comes to an end, Fred and Barbara look back at season highlights and forward to an exciting Season 2 starting January 15, 2023.

20/11/2022

Just curious...what do leaders really know about motivating teams? In this episode of Curious Teams, Fred and Barbara discuss the next three characteristics/skill sets for Caring Sophisticated Leadership. Items discussed include: 4) Motivating the team; 5) Coaching team members to success or coaching them out the door and; 6) Creating Psychological Safety. Join us for this critical conversation about leadership.

Just curious...what do leaders really know about motivating teams? In this episode of Curious Teams, Fred and Barbara discuss the next three characteristics/skill sets for Caring Sophisticated Leadership. Items discussed include: 4) Motivating the team; 5) Coaching team members to success or coachin...

17/11/2022

Just Curious...Are you a leader that directs clearly and empowers freely? Join Barbara and Fred for a conversation on leadership in this episode of Curious Teams

Just Curious...What makes a great leader in the design, construction, and owner environments? Fred and Barbara discuss the first three key characteristics of effective leadership. The following ideas are discussed in this episode: 1. Servant Leadership, supporting others to success 2. Striving for B...

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