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Throwback to last month when we toured Lakeridge Middle School — a new timber-framed public- school building in Lake Oswego and a unique learning space centered around nature. We got to hear from members of the project team on its innovative design and construction, including columns made from whole tree trunks!

At Kinesis, we work with clients across the built environment — from architects to GCs, to MEP engineers, to mechanical contractors, to tech infrastructure, and to the building products themselves. So it was super compelling to see how those different disciplines come together in the context of a project — especially one where so much careful thought has gone into creating a great experience for students and educators. The building is beautiful, comfortable, and welcoming (we wish we went to middle school there!), not to mention efficient and sustainable.

Big thanks to WoodWorks, Mahlum, and KPFF Consulting Engineers for such an engaging look at this fascinating project!

Leading a business as its founder is easy.

…Just kidding. But at least roles are clear — it’s easy to know who is setting the course, and with whom the buck stops. But acting as a leadership *team*? That’s a different story.

In this month’s Catalyst Lab, we’re bringing leaders together to discuss the dynamics of this transition: how to grow a new leadership team, how to evolve an existing leadership team, and how an organization can move from being “founder-led” to “team-led.”

Hosted monthly, Catalyst Labs are a new kind of learning event: an exclusive, curated roundtable of leaders facing the same challenges you are. Together, we aim to ask better questions, share big ideas, and explore the potential of small business.

Curious about this topic, or interested in joining a future lab? Learn more about this growing community:

https://www.kinesisinc.com/catalyst/

From all of us at Kinesis, happy holidays, however you celebrate! We wish you and those you hold dear a restorative, peaceful season and a bright, fulfilling new year ahead.

❄️ ⭐ ❄️ 🎄 ❄️ ⭐ ❄️ 🎄 ❄️ ⭐

We are so honored to welcome Deven Paolo, Owner & President of Solid Form, our favorite custom metal fabrication shop, to our speaker and panelist roster for Catalyst: Bold Type. From expanding employee growth paths, to transitioning his customer base, to growing his company with a whole new business model... Deven is no stranger to uncharted territory and taking risks.

Will we see you at this year’s Catalyst? Register via the link in our bio.