anneknock phd
learning · culture · place
alignment by design
Alignment by Design
Design is my methodology.
A disciplined way of thinking about how things connect and why they matter. This framework brings learning, culture, and place into alignment - held together by strategy and intentional systems - so that transformation is coherent, sustainable, and felt by the people it's designed to serve.
Read more
I write Alignment by Design on Substack - learning, culture and place, in sync, for leaders, architects, and educators doing the real work.
Who I work with
I work with boards, executive teams, of schools and for-purpose organisations, supporting them to navigate complex decisions about learning, culture, and place and how to align all three with intention.
I also work with architects, and designers to translate strategic vision into spatial reality.
How I work
Guiding leadership teams through complex decisions about learning, culture, and place, so that what gets built, designed, or transformed actually serves the people it's meant for.
Partnering with you to co-create strategic direction that is vision-led, values-driven, and community-held. A living to artefact that will set direction and shape human connection to inspire an exciting future.
Keynotes and presentations that challenge assumptions, open new conversations, and offer a framework for thinking differently about alignment, design, and transformation.
If you're interested in working together, I'd love to hear from you. [Get in touch →]
School by Design
A practical and conceptual guide for leaders navigating the intersection of learning, culture, and place. Whether you're planning a new build, reimagining an existing space, or shifting the culture of your organisation this book gives you a framework and the tools to do it with intention.
Get your copy — $39.95 (incl GST) + postage. [Contact me →]
I’ve just finished reading your new book - it’s fantastic! I read it cover to cover today. It’s such a great mix of big-picture inspiration and practical tools that really help bring the ideas to life. It feels like a guide for what’s next in shaping our school into a truly thriving ecosystem of learning.
Sarah Chambers, Principal, Adelaide Botanic HS
