{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Growthitect","title":"What Great Architects Do After Winning the Job (with Jenn Rittler of Moody Nolan)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2489,"description":"#26: Jenn Rittler, Associate Principal at Moody Nolan, provides a deep dive into one of the most overlooked parts of winning work: what happens after the contract is signed. Using the massive, multi-phase Penn State Intramural Building as a case study, Jenn shares how great firms keep earning trust long after the kickoff meeting. From joining projects mid-stream to aligning with clients and managing complex teams, this episode is all about leading with clarity and impact.\nPS - If you’re a growth-minded firm owner or leader, apply to join us inside The Studio - https://growthitect.com/studio\nLearn more about Moody Nolan: https://moodynolan.com/ \nHere’s what you’ll learn in the episode: → What unexpected career twist led Jenn to Moody Nolan – and how the firm cultivates a culture that top talent stays for→ The truth about the Penn State Intramural Building: why this massive project pushed boundaries and delivered beyond expectations.→ How to walk into a project already in motion – and win over teams, clients, and trust from day one→ Why the toughest part of a renovation isn’t design: the strategies Jenn used to keep excellence intact through every phase.→ What never works in client workshops and the surprising shift that turns decision meetings into alignment powerhouses.→ The secret behind Moody Nolan’s “responsive design” method, and why giving clients options creates faster consensus.→ How to speak the language of value: translating high-performance, sustainable design into real-world operational wins.→ When a campus building becomes more than a space – how architecture shapes culture, attracts talent, and fuels well-being.→ Jenn’s biggest lesson from leading complex, high-stakes projects… and what most architects get wrong with institutional clients.\n(05:20) How to step into a project midstream and still lead(06:21) Adapting your career path in architecture(10:36) Keeping team continuity during project transitions(15:28) What responsive design really looks like...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/vrZEnTJgTYyr60E_GIoOUN4YACnIsY99JE3mBLzC2tI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS80YzU4/NzNkNGJjOGFiYTZh/YTVlOGJmNDVmYjVl/ZGQ4Yy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}