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Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 152: “The Data to Prove It” – Telematics, Transportation Operations and Fleet Management with Mike Duffy of The University of VirginiaMike Duffy is Transportation Operations and Fleet Manager at The University of Virginia where he is passionate about improving UVA FM vehicles and equipment, implementing programs that steward funds while reducing environmental impacts. Mike Petrusky asks Mike to share about his career journey in fleet management, his achievements in the field, and his perspectives on the state of the facilities management industry. The University of Virginia's fleet has received multiple awards, including six consecutive years in the National Association of Fleet Administrators' (NAFA) 100 Best Fleets and five consecutive years of Green Fleet Awards. Mike explains how telematics and modern...2025-05-1620 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 333: “Farewell 2024” – Embracing Change in Facility Management, CRE, and the Workplace with Podcast Host Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky reflects on the past year and the lessons learned hosting the show, speaking with industry thought-leaders, and exploring new technologies in the world of work and the workplace. He shares an update on plans for the New Year while giving a summary of a recent speech where he was asked to inspire a team of facility management professionals. Mike encourages his listeners to continuously evaluate and be open to new ideas, technologies, and skills while embracing change as an opportunity rather than a threat. The power and paradox of technology, the importance of inspiring leadership and understanding...2024-12-1719 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 292: “We Need Each Other” – Embracing Change in Facility Management and the Workplace with Podcast Host Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky recently presented to IFMA’s Legal Industry Council about the latest trends discussed on the podcast while highlighting the workplace innovations that leaders must understand to be successful in 2024. He shares his views on the changing world of facility management, the need for inspirational leadership, the value of community, and the role of technology and data in shaping the future of work. Mike has often emphasized the importance of having clear expectations and policies in place to guide employees in hybrid working and he believes that when left to our own devices, many of us may choose th...2024-02-1322 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 119: “On My Way To Work” – Introducing A New Video Series Available Exclusively On YouTube with Podcast Host Mike PetruskyFollow this link to watch Mike Petrusky and his guests on the new video series “On My Way To Work”: https://youtu.be/cXYDv-AYY0A More from Eptura™ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Eptura Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ 2023-12-0803 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 283: “On My Way To Work” – Introducing A New Video Series Available Exclusively On YouTube with Podcast Host Mike PetruskyFollow this link to watch Mike Petrusky and his guests on the new video series “On My Way To Work”: https://youtu.be/cXYDv-AYY0A More from Eptura™ on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Eptura Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ 2023-12-0503 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 218: Where Do We Go From Here? Being a Leader in the Future of Work with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky of iOffice + SpaceIQPodcast Host Mike Petrusky has been thinking on a beach this summer and he wants to know where do we go from here – in the workplace, facility management, real estate, our careers, with this podcast? Check out this special episode of the show where Mike offers insights from recent guests, inspiration from Martin Luther King, Jr. and music from the Black Eyed Peas! On a recent podcast, author Malcolm Gladwell claimed that working from home is destroying us. Do you agree? More than ever, we need innovation and leadership in our organizations and Mike offers encouragement to help you be...2022-08-0218 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 211: FM Now Virtual Conference – Facility Management for the Hybrid World with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky of iOffice + SpaceIQIn May of 2022, Mike Petrusky shared insights and inspiration from the podcast during the Facilities Management Advisor FM Now Virtual Conference. In a presentation entitled “Facility Management for the Hybrid World”, Mike explored how workplace leaders are pursuing the best strategies for the future of work, while acknowledging the complexities of human behavior in our post-pandemic world. Drawing on his interviews with hundreds of leaders in facility management, corporate real estate and workplace research, Mike shared some of the best strategies for managing your team now and during these fast-changing times. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www...2022-06-0721 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 190: The Paradox of the Workplace in 2022 with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky of iOFFICE + SpaceIQHappy New Year and welcome to the “Paradox of the Workplace in 2022”! For years, podcast host Mike Petrusky has shared observations based on hundreds of interviews with industry-leaders where seemingly contradictory statements about the state of the workplace and future of work can both be true. As we kick off another year of uncertainty and change, Mike offers inspiration and advice to help you lead your team and be a workplace innovator in your organization! Read the iOFFICE resources blog for 2022: https://www.iofficecorp.com/blog/workplace-resources Discover more free resources and explore past interviews at...2022-01-0428 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 67: Root Cause Analysis - Your New Superpower with Bob Latino of Prelical Solutions, LLCRobert (Bob) Latino is Principal at Prelical Solutions, LLC where he is passionate about helping companies learn how to reveal Root Causes of complex incidents so they can save millions of dollars over time. In November 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Root Cause Analysis: Your New Superpower” where Bob shared how to approach setting up an RCA program and how to avoid the “archenemies” of RCA systems. Mike asked Bob about this “RCA superpower” and they discussed where the “bad guys” come from and how you can recognize them. Bob offered specific steps you can take to defeat them s...2021-11-1940 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 184: A Flexible Framework for Outsourcing and “Contracting in the New Economy” with Kate Vitasek of the University of TennesseeKate Vitasek is an author, educator, and architect of the Vested® business model. In September 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast titled “A Flexible Framework for Outsourcing and Contracting” during which Kate shared how today's global and outsourced companies are seeking lean and agile processes that allow them to better manage risk and create value using the Cloud and artificial intelligence to drive efficiency. Mike asked Kate to explain why it's time for organizations to rethink contracting, refresh outsourcing partnerships with security and flexibility in mind and how contracting in the new economy demands taking a new approach. Check out t...2021-11-0223 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 64: Improving Uptime with Reliability Centered Maintenance with Nancy Regan of RCMTrainingOnline.comNancy Regan is an Author, Trainer, Facilitator and Founder of RCMTrainingOnline.com where she is passionate about what she calls “the most majestic asset management processes on the planet”. In September 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Improving Uptime with Reliability Centered Maintenance” where Nancy explored the processes around Reliability Centered Maintenance, why simplicity is an essential building block to learning and offered tips on avoiding “shiny object syndrome”. Listen as Mike and Nancy inspire you to be an Asset Champion in your organization! Connect with Nancy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nancyreganrcm/ Learn...2021-10-1527 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 62: Understanding CMMS and EAM Software and the Future of Asset Management Technology (Part 2) with Kevin D. ClarkIn Part 2 of their discussion, Mike Petrusky talks with industry-leader Kevin D. Clark about his long career in operations leadership and business development focusing on engineering, software, product development, asset management, IT, supply, manufacturing automation and safety systems. Mike asks Kevin about lessons learned during his journey an industrial strategist and they explore the evolution of CMMS and EAM technology tools. Mike and Kevin agree that the world of asset maintenance is complex, ever-changing and moving toward an exciting new future, so they offer inspiration and advice to help you be an Asset Champion! Connect with Kevin...2021-10-0118 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 179: Leading Change - The Quest for a New and Improved Workplace in 2022 with Porschia Parker-Griffin, CPC, PCC of Fly High CoachingPorschia Parker-Griffin, CPC, PCC is a Career Services & Strategy Consultant, Business Coach and Millennial Performance Advisor at Fly High Coaching. In August of 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live broadcast titled “Leading Change - The Quest for a New and Improved Workplace in 2022” during which Porschia shared her insights and advice on navigating the workplace challenges leaders face today and how to lead the changing workforce in 2022. Mike and Porschia discussed return to office strategies, boosting retention and employee engagement while offering encouragement to workplace innovators everywhere! Connect with Porschia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschiaparker/ 2021-09-2824 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 59: The Power of Project Management and Digital Transformation in Asset Management with Lucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP of EAST PartnershipLucas Marino, D.Eng., PMP, CMRP is a Life Cycle Engineer / Integrated Logistics Support Manager at Amentum and the Founder of EAST Partnership where he is passionate about reliability engineering, maintenance, provisioning, training, and configuration management. In August 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “The Power of Project Management and Digital Transformation” where Lucas shared the importance of investing in good support analysis and what it takes to be an industry leader. Mike and Lucas discussed how digital transformation can give you a competitive advantage and shared practical tips about its application in Asset Management and Project Mana...2021-09-1023 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 172: Digital Workplace Experience Conference - Leading Through Hybrid Model Complexities with Podcast Host Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky recently delivered a breakout session for the Digital Workplace Experience Conference to their audience focused on the HR & IT community. He offered some of the lessons learned after interviewing hundreds of leaders in facility management, corporate real estate and workplace research to discover the best strategies for the future of work. Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, Mike has discovered that employee experience is unique to the individual, our personal beliefs and new habits are now well established, and leadership in a hybrid world will be very complex. So, where do things stand today? We have...2021-08-1025 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 170: Live from Sydney - Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World with Nikki Greenberg of Real Estate of the FutureNikki Greenberg is the Founder of Real Estate of the Future and Women in PropTech where she is a futurist and thought-leader for the real estate industry. In June of 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar called “Live from Sydney: Lessons for a Post-Pandemic World” during which Nikki shared her experiences living both in New York City and Australia during the COVID-19 pandemic. What lessons can we learn from the vastly different course the virus has taken on both continents and how will the future workplace be impacted? Mike and Nikki discuss returning to offices, hybrid working, flexibility and the impo...2021-07-2730 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 49: Asset Champion LIVE – A Preview of Webinar Broadcasts Coming This Summer of 2021 with Podcast Host Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky, your host of The Asset Champion Podcast shares a sneak preview of three upcoming live webinar broadcasts. It is your chance to be a part of the discussion, so bring your questions as John Fortin takes “A Deeper Dive into Why Execution Fails and What To Do About It” on 6/29/21, Suzane Greeman discusses “Asset Risk Drivers for External Financial Partners” on 7/20/21 and Lucas Marino talks about “The power of project management, digital transformation and why you should invest in good logistics support analysis” on 8/24/21 …and (probably) plays some music from Rush. Lots of great stuff coming this summer! 2021-06-1813 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 164: How Anthropology Can Inform Human-Centric Strategies for Your Hybrid Workplace with Melissa Fisher, PhDMelissa Fisher, PhD is a Cultural Anthropologist, Workplace Futures-Thinker, Visiting Scholar at New York University and Consultant with a passion for applying anthropological and cultural approaches to business research and workplace strategy. In May 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a webinar called “Human-Centric Strategies for Your Hybrid Workplace “ where Melissa shared her views on how anthropologists can help inform strategies around workplace and facility management. Melissa and Mike examined the hybrid workplace to discover what research can teach us about office strategy, cultural trends and how we must rethink diverse and inclusive environments. Check out these highlights to find out how huma...2021-06-1530 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 162: A Candid Discussion about the Changing Workplace with Chad Smith & Mike Petrusky of iOFFICEChad Smith is Vice President of Product Strategy at iOFFICE helping our clients to connect their employees to the workplace through an overall better experience with a goal to improve employee experience, while enhancing our clients' business outcomes. Mike Petrusky and Chad were recently asked to share their perspectives on return to work, the hybrid workplace, employee wellbeing and how technology tools can help deliver to meet the needs of the workforce. Listen in to this brief, internal chat for insights on what our customers are asking and how iOFFICE plans to help. Connect with Chad on...2021-06-0114 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 46: Facilities Management Now: Operational Excellence Summit with Cody Gray & Mike Petrusky of iOFFICECody Gray is Director of Product and Design for the iOFFICE Asset Division where he leads the teams developing the ManagerPlus and Hippo CMMS products to meet the needs of the asset management community. Mike Petrusky recently hosted a presentation with Cody at the Facilities Management Now Virtual Summit on the topic Operational Excellence where they discussed digital transformation in the world of facilities and asset management. Listen to the entire discussion in the super-sized edition of the show! Connect with Cody on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gray-cody/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn...2021-05-2848 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 160: Five Predictions for Workplace 2040 with Mathew Xavier of KGOMathew Xavier is Director of Innovation and Change at KGO where he works as a strategic consulting partner managing real estate & organizational change for clients. In April 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Five Predictions for Workplace 2040” where Mathew shared the processes and strategies that KGO uses with client engagements. Mike and Mathew explored what's trending in the workplace as organizations plan for the future, including new priorities for business leaders, using data and analytics to deliver value across the organization and how the hybrid workplace and technology automation will impact the employee experience in both the near...2021-05-1819 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 157: Where are We Now and What Comes Next for the Workplace? with Podcast Host Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky has interviewed hundreds of leaders in facility management, corporate real estate, workplace research and consulting to discover the best strategies and theories about the future of work. So, where do things stand today? Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, we know many things, we have theories about what the future workplace might look like, and we think we know what our people will want when they return to offices. But, do we really know what we think we know? Mike shares his thoughts about what he has heard the experts say and how those recommendations match...2021-04-2719 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 155: Return to Office Strategies, Technologies and Cross-Department Collaboration with Joseph Aamidor of Aamidor ConsultingJoseph Aamidor is a subject matter expert in the built environment (buildings, IoT, energy and sustainability) with years of experience in consulting and software product management, sales, and implementation. In March 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “How IT Leaders are Tackling The Return to Office” where Joe shared his perspective on the state of the marketplace today, return to office strategies, and how technology is helping workplace leaders plan for the next normal. Joe and Mike discussed how things have been accelerating since they last talked on Episode 3 of the podcast and found inspiration to keep goin...2021-04-1321 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 154: The Future of Work & The New Meaning of Employee Experience with Dayann Charles of VerdantixDayann Charles is a Smart Buildings Industry Analyst at Verdantix, an independent, UK-based research and consulting firm. In March 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “The Future of Work & The New Meaning of Employee Experience” where Dayann talked about Verdantix’s new research findings and what they mean for the employee experience and the future of work. Mike and Dayann explored recommendations from global workplace leaders on how to manage a distributed workforce, how to maintain social interactions and company culture in the new normal and how to implement tools to create a consistent experience, wherever employees choose...2021-04-0620 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 152: Excellence in Corporate Facility & Real Estate Management European Conference with Fernando Martín of Tech DataFernando Martín is the Smart Spaces EMEA Industry Lead for Data Solutions and IoT at Tech Data where he has a great passion for innovation-oriented technology. In early March 2021, Mike Petrusky invited Fernando to present a live podcast interview on the evolution of facility management and the role of CRE technology in the future of work during a European-based conference called “Excellence in Corporate Facility & Real Estate Management”. They explore the hybrid workplace and how FM leaders must reimagine workspaces to create an employee experience that will help engage their workforce. Both Mike and Fernando believe that technology will...2021-03-2319 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 151: Improving Security in a Hybrid Working Model with Steve Todd of Nasdaq & Open Sourced WorkplaceSteve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where he provides insightful content about the future of work. In February 2021, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Improving Security in a Hybrid Working Model” where Steve shared his thoughts about "The Hybrid Workplace" and how to create an employee experience that will help engage your workforce in 2021 and beyond. Mike and Steve discussed some of the challenges your organization may be facing and they explored the new risks workplace leaders must be thinking about during these unprecedented times. Conn...2021-03-1620 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 139: Adapting to Change and Workplace Challenges in 2021 (IFMA Manitoba Webinar) with Chad Smith of iOFFICEChad Smith is Vice President of Product Strategy at iOFFICE where he leads a very talented, smart and hard-working team of product and design professionals helping clients to connect their employees to the workplace through an overall better experience. In November 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast for the IFMA Manitoba Chapter in Canada called “Adapting to Change & Workplace Challenges in 2021” as Chad shared his thoughts about how the workplace is evolving rapidly and why facility managers must be in the business of rethinking the ways they care for real estate and the occupants of their facilities. Co...2020-12-1519 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 137: How the Hub-Home-Spoke Model Helps You Balance Employee Workplace Needs with Adam Stoltz of HOKAdam Stoltz is Firmwide Director of Consulting at HOK where he leads workplace, real estate and portfolio strategy and change management as he directs the team that delivers these services globally. In November 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “How the Hub-Home-Spoke Model Helps You Balance Employee Workplace Needs” as Adam discussed how HOK constructed a framework for occupancy and space use that builds upon COVID-19 pandemic-related research. Mike and Adam explored how you can lead your organization in support of business and people by focusing on health, safety and wellbeing, remote and home working, and by keep...2020-12-0120 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 135: “The Future of Workplace Experience” with Susan Clarke of VerdantixSusan Clarke is Research Director for Smart Buildings at Verdantix where she leads a research agenda focused on software solutions for real estate management including integrated workplace management systems and IoT platforms for buildings. In October 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “The Future of Workplace Experience” as Susan discussed findings from a recent Verdantix survey designed to help real estate and facility management leaders as they explore smart building technology strategies, investment plans and priorities over the next 12 months. The survey highlights that COVID-19 is driving firms to reprioritize their facilities management strategies with talent retention and...2020-11-1720 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 25: Inspiration for Asset Champions with Podcast Host Mike Petrusky of iOFFICEMike Petrusky celebrates the “quarter century” episode of the podcast by sharing a fast-paced highlight reel featuring some of the inspiring quotes and commentary delivered during the show. Past guests Suzane Greeman ASQ-CMQOE, CAMA, CAMP, CMRP, MBA, Chris Klos, Darrell Rounds, FMA, C.E.M., Alex Abraham, Don Barry, Carolyn McGary, FMP, CFM, SFP, Susan Lubell, P.Eng, MBA, MMP, CAMA, Frank "Chip" Knowlton, John Fortin, Dean Stanberry, CFM, LEED AP O+M, and Mary Jo Cherney. Check out these great quotes and actionable advice that will inspire you to be an Asset Champion! Connect with Mike on L...2020-10-3018 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 18: The Evolution of Asset Management Technologies & Maintenance Strategies with Tom McCormick of the iOFFICE Asset DivisionTom McCormick is General Manager of the Asset Division for iOFFICE where he directs teams under the ManagerPlus and Hippo CMMS brands to provide industry-leading Real Estate Facilities, Business Operations, and Enterprise Asset Management solutions to help organizations of all sizes deliver modern, frictionless experiences to their clients and building occupants. Mike Petrusky ask Tom about the latest trends in the asset management marketplace and they explore the intersection of data and technology tools in today’s fast-changing world. You’ll hear Mike learn about the difference between CMMS, EAM, and APM tools as he continues on his journey to f...2020-09-1120 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 16: Health Care Asset Management and Preventive Maintenance Strategies with Scott Mason, CHOP, FRSPH(UK), HCC of Facility Health, Inc.Scott Mason, CHOP, FRSPH(UK), HCC is Director of Business Development at Facility Health, Inc. where he helps organizations with CapX & OPX Planning, Enterprise Asset Management, Risk Management, and Life Safety challenges. Mike Petrusky asks Scott about his vast experience in the facilities maintenance and asset management disciplines and they discuss some of the specific challenges related to regulated industries like healthcare and food and beverage services. Mike and Scott explore ways of making the business case for preventative maintenance using risk rankings and engineering scores along with other asset management strategies. Before taking a deep dive into this...2020-08-2819 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 121: Maintaining Workplace Health through a Pandemic by Leveraging the WELL Building Standard™ with Angela Spangler, MS, WELL Faculty, AEPAngela Spangler, MS, WELL Faculty, AEP is Education and Healthcare sector lead at the International Well Building Institute. She is also a WELL Faculty and Associate Ergonomics Professional. In July 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Maintaining Workplace Health Through Office Design and Pandemic Preparation” where Angela discussed the WELL Building Standard™, the leading tool for advancing public health and well-being in buildings globally. Mike asked Angela about how WELL building design, operations, and policies can help workplace leaders prevent the spread of infectious disease, prepare for impact, increase resiliency, and support recovery from global health challenges like t...2020-08-1120 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 117: Returning to the Office versus Remote Working (Pros & Cons) with Steve Todd of Nasdaq & Open Sourced WorkplaceSteve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where Mike Petrusky chats with him every morning on “OSW Daily”, a YouTube and Facebook livestream. Mike and Steve share recent articles related to return to office planning and protocols, wellness, facing our fears, and the future of remote working. They explore both the benefits and downside of shifting views on remote work and debate about the fact that while increased flexibility is a positive, many organizations may strictly measure the value of an employee based on productivity and output. Steve and Mike agre...2020-07-1421 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 8: Enterprise Asset Management, Recapitalization & Long-Term Capital Needs Planning with Cameron Christensen, CEFP, FMP of The Juilliard SchoolCameron Christensen, CEFP, FMP is Associate Vice President of Facilities Management at The Juilliard School in New York City and the author of the book, “Building T.E.A.M.S.: A Guide to Capital Needs Analysis” which he wrote with his late father. Mike Petrusky revisits his trip last year to the Big Apple when he met with Cam in person and they discussed asset management and facilities maintenance in the “age of acceleration” where the impact of technology is significant. Mike asks Cam to tell the story of how he picked up the mantle of his father's work and...2020-07-0318 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 111: Managing Stress & Humanizing the Workplace Machine in Unprecedented Times with Author Rex MillerRex Miller is a consultant, speaker, and the author of several books including “Whole - What Teachers Need to Help Students Thrive” and “The Healthy Workplace Nudge: How Healthy People, Culture, and Buildings Lead to High Performance”. In April 2020, Mike Petrusky hosted a live webinar broadcast called “Managing Stress & Humanizing the Workplace Machine in Unprecedented Times” where Rex discussed our human behavior and how stress often drives us to make poor decisions at critical times. Rex has gained many insights from research on wellbeing in the workplace, extensive studies around workplace wellness programs, and an understanding of how to manage stres...2020-06-0221 min
Asset Champion Podcast | Physical Asset Management | Facility Management | Facilities Maintenance and OperationsEp. 1: Introduction to the Asset Champion Podcast with Mike Petrusky of iOFFICEThe “Asset Champion Podcast” offers candid conversations with some of the industry’s most successful asset management leaders. In each 20-minute episode, host Mike Petrusky talks with guests about emerging trends in asset management for fleet, construction, manufacturing, and facilities. You'll discover best practices that will help you streamline your preventive maintenance, work orders, inventory, inspections, and more. You'll also get to know each guest on a more personal level and hear their unique perspectives on today’s major shift toward data-enabled operations. Subscribe now to stay informed and get inspired to be an “asset champion”! Connect with Mike on...2020-05-2708 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 110: Zoom Fatigue, Hitting the “Digital Wall” and Managing our Well-being during COVID-19 with Steve Todd of Nasdaq & OSWSteve Todd is AVP, Global Head of Workplace at Nasdaq and Founder of Open Sourced Workplace where Mike Petrusky visits with him every morning for a YouTube livestream to discuss workplace issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike asks Steve about how he is holding up personally after more than two months in lockdown as we are all forced to adapt to our “quarantine life”. During a particularly busy week, Mike opens up about his Zoom fatigue and a feeling of burnout brought on by constant digital interactions. Steve and Mike explore both the challenges and opportunities for workplace leaders duri...2020-05-2622 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 108: Planning for the Return to Offices and the Future of the Workplace during COVID-19 with Kay Sargent of HOKKay Sargent is Senior Principal and Director of WorkPlace at HOK where she is a recognized expert on workplace design and strategy issues. She is an award-winning designer who has worked with several Fortune 500 companies to optimize their global real estate portfolios and create innovative work environments. This week’s podcast episode features highlights from the “Workplace Innovator Interactive Livestream” which was broadcast on April 22, 2020 in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mike Petrusky and Madison Dujka co-host a discussion about the many challenges and opportunities arising as workplace leaders plan for a return to the physical office. Kay shares...2020-05-1223 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 104: How Tech Tools Help This Facility Manager Reach Her Organization’s Goals with Jodi Parrott of FBL Financial Group, Inc.Jodi Parrott is Facilities Planning Manager at FBL Financial Group, Inc. in Des Moines, Iowa where she uses her background in design to manage spaces and elevate the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Jodi about the importance of change management and collaboration across departments and they discuss why having a positive mindset is essential in our changing world. Jodi and Mike agree that FM leaders must get out of their comfort zones, reach out to others, and communicate effectively as we head into the future workplace together. During challenging times, this episode was inspired with musical magic and may be...2020-04-1419 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 102: An Inspirational Facility Management Story from the IFMA Community with Dawn Mueller of World Resources InstituteDawn Mueller, CFM is the Facilities Manager at World Resources Institute and a long-time leader in the IFMA community where she has a passion for the professional development of its members. Mike Petrusky asks Dawn to share her FM story and they reminisce about connecting at World Workplace and how they have found value in networking at local IFMA chapters and events. They also share an understanding of the unique opportunities that facility management leaders have to help their organizations elevate the employee experience with technology tools while emphasizing the needs of human beings in the workplace. Dawn and...2020-03-3119 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 100: A Celebration of our 100th Episode featuring the Mike Petrusky Interview by Geoff Snavely of MilliCare Floor & Textile CareGeoff Snavely hosts a special edition of the show as we celebrate this major milestone for “The Workplace Innovator Podcast” – Episode #100! The tables are turned for Mike Petrusky when Geoff takes over asking the questions with the help of past guests of the podcast, including Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow, Kay Sargent, David Wagner, Andrea Sanchez, Rex Miller, Robert D. Fox, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP, and Arnold Levin. Mike and Geoff swap stories about lessons learned from the industry leaders who have visited the show, while providing inspiration for facing our fears and chatting about music (and mu...2020-03-1745 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 96: Human Behavior in the Workplace, Employee Experience and Creating a "Work Better Day" with Natalie Kapoulas of OPXNatalie Kapoulas is Director of Work Better Programs at OPX, a consultancy using design to create opportunities, generate better ideas and solve business challenges. Mike Petrusky asks Natalie about the unique OPX process called "Integrated Operating Environment" (IOE), a set of innovative assessment tools designed to investigate how the correct integration of people, tools and place result in workspaces that help organizations work better. With a focus on strategic thinking and a passion to impact change and influence outcomes, Natalie applies her background in organizational development and behavioral psychology to each client engagement. Mike and Natalie agree that managing...2020-02-1821 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 91: 2020 Workplace Strategies - Going Beyond Industry Trends & Physical Design with Arnold Levin of Gensler (Part 2)In Part 2 of this discussion, Arnold Levin of Gensler delivers another dose of healthy cynicism about the design industry, but he also shares with Mike Petrusky about the impact of technology in the workplace and what we can learn from other industries as we look to adapt in our organizations. Mike asks about Arnold's presentation from IFMA’s World Workplace on agile workplace strategies and in the end, he offers some really practical advice about the opportunity we have to make an impact on the people in our workplaces. This show has always been about the need to be co...2020-01-1419 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 89: Best Quotes & Worst Notes of 2019 - Highlights from the Workplace Innovator Podcast with Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky looks back on some of the best moments from “The Workplace Innovator Podcast” during the past year and gets excited about plans for the show in 2020. This episode features highlights from 2019 with fun “podcast karaoke” memories and inspirational quotes with (in order of appearance): Darlene Frantz & Janel Abbass-O'Neill (Ep. 58), Razia Ferdousi-Mayer (Ep. 46), Scottie Benjamin (Ep. 65), Cristina Herrera (Ep. 52), Joseph Geierman (Ep. 57), Jo Sutherland (Ep. 86), Graham Tier (Ep. 42), Neil Usher (Ep. 39), David Wagner (Ep. 80), and Kelly Duff (Ep. 74). Enjoy and Happy New Year! Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/ Connec...2019-12-3121 min
Open Sourced WorkplaceWorkplace Paradox | Mike PetruskySteve Todd Founder of Open Sourced Workplace chats with Mike Petrusky, host of the Workplace Innovator podcast by iOFFICE.
It was fun chatting with Mike. We did have a lot of fun, especially towards the end. Also, see how I mess up....Mike obviously sings and does an impression or two.
We did also cover a lot:
- Did Mike set out to create one of the most successful Workplace podcasts?
- The personal decision on selecting iOFFICE
- Mike has the privilege of chatting with so many experts
- what has h...2019-12-1327 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 86: The Purpose-Driven Workplace & Promoting Opportunities for the Built Environment in 2020 and Beyond with Jo Sutherland of MagentaJo Sutherland, MA, MCIPR, MPRCA is Managing Director of Magenta where she helps organizations in the built environment communicate better with their target audience. Mike Petrusky asks Jo about the lessons she has learned and trends she has seen while attending recent conferences such as IFMA’s World Workplace and the CoreNet Global Summit. Jo believes that space, leadership, and culture drive success in the workplace by creating collaborative environments where human experience is the top priority. Mike and Jo agree that mission and purpose are more important that profit when motivating today’s workforce and they share an insp...2019-12-0320 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 85: Academic Research in Facility Management and the Workplace with Dr. Matthew TuckerDr. Matthew Tucker is a Reader in Workplace and Facility Management at Liverpool Business School where he is passionate about delivering FM and Workplace research that can have a big impact on the industry and the wider business world. Mike Petrusky asks Matt to share his academic perspective about the new programs, courses, and research that will bring value for workplace leaders. They discuss technology, the next generation of workplace leaders, and their time together in Dublin where they both spoke at the EFMC 2019 conference. Mike and Matt agree that storytelling will help researchers communicate to a broader market...2019-11-2619 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 80: “Boldly Transforming the Human Experience” and Driving the Future of Work with David Wagner of NELSON WorldwideDavid Wagner is Vice President of Global Solutions at NELSON Worldwide where he leads the go-to-market strategy, client relationship management, and corporate development functions to help clients successfully achieve their real estate and business goals. Mike Petrusky asks David about how NELSON uses innovation while implementing holistic solutions including brand strategy, user insights, workplace consulting, graphic design, interior design and architecture. They discuss the trends and challenges in the workplace today and explore what is driving future workplace experiences. Mike asks David about the influence of other industries like retail and hospitality on the journey of employees in organizations...2019-10-2222 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 78: Flexible Space, Coworking and Workplace as a Service Explained with Craig Loeber of CommonGrounds WorkplaceCraig Loeber is Director of Growth for CommonGrounds Workplace where he is committed to serving others with an appreciation for the complex global challenges and opportunities we face in our interconnected and technologically accelerating world. Looking beyond the current headlines, Mike Petrusky asks Craig to explain the state of the "workplace as a service" industry and why he believes that the trends show flexible space will continue to be an essential part of Fortune 1500 real estate portfolios as strategic planning timelines are reduced. Craig and Mike discuss how technological advancements and culture changes have made coworking an important product...2019-10-0819 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 77: “Leadership By Choice: 7 Keys for Maximizing Your Impact and Influence in the Workplace… Right Where You Are” | Sue SalveminiSue Salvemini is an executive coach, business consultant, and the author of “Leadership By Choice: 7 Keys for Maximizing Your Impact and Influence in the Workplace… Right Where You Are”. Mike Petrusky asks Sue about her corporate and military experience developing leaders, building teams, launching medical device products and businesses. She has done this by repeatedly creating a clear vision, establishing an achievable plan and executing. As a leader, Sue understands the value of developing people for growth and productivity. Mike and Sue share a philosophy around the opportunities that workplace leaders have to impact their organizations in a powerful way an...2019-10-0120 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 76: Corporate Moves, Change Management and Creating Great Workplace Experiences with Javier Maldonado of VF CorporationJavier Maldonado, MBA, CFM, RPA® is Director of Corporate Facilities at VF Corporation, the home of brands like JanSport and The North Face, where he has a passion for creating exceptional workplace experiences for the occupants of his facilities. During this conversation from 2018, Mike Petrusky asked Javier to share stories about how the company encourages employees to "live your brand" and they offered inspiration around the importance of employee engagement. Javier discussed his FM background and how a collaborative approach with other departments impacts the company’s workplace culture. Mike and Javier talked about change in the workplace and how...2019-09-2419 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 75: The Future of Facility Management, IFMA and Education for Workplace Leaders with Mayra Portalatin, SFP, LEED AP of NVE, Inc.Mayra Portalatin, SFP, LEED AP is Vice President of Facilities Services at NVE, Inc. where she provides strategy and direction to individual facility managers spanning across 2,000,000+ square feet of multi-story offices, multi-use living quarters, scientific research laboratory space, campus-like environments and at 20 other Government-leased buildings. A long-time contributor to the show, Mayra joins with Mike Petrusky to celebrate this milestone episode of the podcast – Episode #75! They discuss the changes impacting the built environment over the past several years and explore how facility management professionals must evolve to keep up with technology in the workplace of the future. As organizations re...2019-09-1721 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 74: Employee Engagement & Enhancing Workplace Experiences with “The Happiness Guru” Kelly Duff of AllstateKelly Duff is an Employee Engagement Leader at Allstate in Chicago where she believes it's all about creating grass roots experiences for employees, with a direct focus on growth and development, wellness, and orientation. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly to share about how her background in facility management and the radio industry influenced her passion for workplace and what it takes to create amazing workspaces. Mike and Kelly discuss the top trends and challenges impacting Allstate today and they offer practical advice and tips for elevating the employee experience. With a shared love of radio and music, Mike and Kelly...2019-09-1019 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 73: The Paradox of the Workplace & Summer of 2019 Podcast Review with Mike PetruskyThe summer of 2019 was filled with podcast episodes that delivered insight and inspiration to our workplace innovator community. Mike Petrusky revisits some of the best moments that shouldn’t be missed, starting with an interview with book author and long-time friend of the show, Katie King, where they discussed “The Paradox of Artificial Intelligence”. Then, Mike shares some of his favorite moments of the summer when he visited the Smithsonian and discussed music with Scottie Benjamin and then had the chance to interview Shane Rogers from Australia about his viral article titled "The Career Advice I Wish I Had a 25"...2019-09-0321 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 72: Conference Connections Lead to Workplace Success at UC19 & Beyond with Holly Hindmarsh, Nancy Barton and Susan VeresHolly Hindmarsh is an Occupancy Planner & Workplace Strategist at Buildingi, Nancy Barton is Associate Manager, Facilities Services at Acorda Therapeutics, and Susan Veres is Senior Director, Facilities and Business Risk Management at Acorda Therapeutics. Mike Petrusky chatted with them all during “The Big Easy Workplace Summit 2019”, the iOFFICE User Conference in New Orleans. Great personal connections and content are at the heart of a valuable industry event and Mike shares his excitement about the fall schedule of conferences coming up as he also looks forward to the iOFFICE UC2020 which is scheduled for April of next year in Las Vega...2019-08-2717 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 71: A Roadmap to Implementing Workplace Technologies in Facility Management | Laverne Deckert & Gordon Mitchell - ISO/TC 267Laverne Deckert works with clients to assess, analyze, and optimize process improvement opportunities in the Corporate Real Estate and Facility Management industries and Gordon Mitchell is CIO at Key Facilities Management where he is focused on blending technology and operations to optimize business processes. Mike Petrusky talks with Laverne and Gordon about their involvement with the ISO/TC 267 Roadmap Advisory Group that is focused on issues related to FM & technology. They discuss the need for building a standard around technology infusion in the built environment as it relates to smart buildings, data and modeling information to make the workplace...2019-08-2021 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 69: The Workplace Opportunity for Facility Management Leaders with Chris Moriarty of IWFMChris Moriarty is Director of Insight and Engagement at the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management. He is responsible for the research, policy, marketing, sales and engagement functions at IWFM where he focuses on creating thought leadership and tools to support workplace and facilities management professions as well as putting in place the strategies to better engage with the wider community. Mike Petrusky asks Chris about what he has called "The Workplace Opportunity" for the global facility management industry and they explore practical ways to elevate the profession by taking advantage of key trends in the marketplace. Mike and...2019-08-0621 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 68: The 5G Revolution and the Future of Workplace Connectivity with Rich Berliner of Connected Real Estate MagazineRich Berliner is Founder of Fifth Gen Media and the Publisher of “Connected Real Estate Magazine”, an educational resource for commercial real estate developers, building owners and property management firms. Mike Petrusky asks Rich about the future of workplace connectivity and the impact of next generation technologies like 5G and Wi-Fi 6 inside of the built environment. As the marketplace recognizes the important of frictionless experiences in the workplace, seamless connectivity is essential for success when implementing the latest employee-experience applications. Mike and Rich discuss the potential for confusion about the evolution of these technologies and the opportunity that workplace lead...2019-07-3019 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 66: "The Career Advice I Wish I Had at 25" and Preparing for the “Workforce 2030” (Part 1) with Author Shane RodgersShane Rodgers is a Brisbane, Australia-based business executive, strategist, marketer and writer with a special interest in human behavior. Mike Petrusky asks Shane about the inspiration and lessons learned after publishing a LinkedIn article that went viral called "The Career Advice I Wish I Had at 25". The post has generated hundreds of thousands of likes, comments and shares because of its practical application, optimistic view and understanding that many of us are “living a life of quiet desperation” and we might just need a bit of permission to “chill”. Mike and Shane also discuss their views on the modern workplac...2019-07-1619 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 65: From the Army to the Smithsonian - Military Leaders & IFMA Connections Deliver Facility Management Success with Scottie BenjaminScottie Benjamin is Building Manager at the National Museum of American History, part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Mike Petrusky asks Scottie about his career journey from Army Veteran to FM leader and they agree that military service is often an ideal background that provides valuable experience for future workplace leaders. As long time members of the Capital Chapter of IFMA, Mike & Scottie discuss how it is essential to engage with the FM community if we are to keep pace with the fast-changing world of the built environment. Mike asks Scottie about some of the unique challenges...2019-07-0917 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 64: How Artificial Intelligence is Impacting our World of Facility Management, CRE, and Workplace Innovation with Author Katie KingKatie King is a Board Advisor, published Author and Keynote Speaker on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. She is a member of the UK Government All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) task force for the enterprise adoption of AI and the author of "Using Artificial Intelligence in Marketing: How to Harness AI and Maintain the Competitive Edge", published by Kogan Page. Mike Petrusky asks Katie about how her new book applies specifically to the world of facility management, corporate real estate, and workplace innovation. They discuss industry trends, technologies, and the "paradox of artificial intelligence" by which AI can help...2019-07-0219 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 63: No More Feedback! A Positive Contrarian’s View of the Workplace with Author Carol SanfordCarol Sanford is an award-winning business educator, Summit Producer, podcaster, and author. Her books are required business school reading at Stanford and Harvard. For 40 years she’s collaborated with clients to develop people to realize their inherent capabilities. Mike Petrusky asks Carol about her new book “No More Feedback: Cultivate Consciousness at Work” and why those that know her say she is "a contrarian in the best sense of the word...someone totally unseduced by popular opinion or standard practice". Mike and Carol discuss what motivates human beings to connect with the mission of their organization, allows them to become...2019-06-2520 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 56: Live from IFMA’s Facility Fusion! Who Will Take the Lead? How FMs are Uniquely Qualified to Drive ROI through Workplace InnovationRecorded LIVE at IFMA's Facility Fusion 2019! Based on more than 100 interviews, FM industry podcaster Mike Petrusky has discovered why top workplace thought-leaders agree that facility managers are uniquely qualified to take a leadership role in their organizations. Mike was joined on stage by Lena Thompson and Peter Ankerstjerne for the broadcast from Atlanta, GA during an educational session called "Who Will Take the Lead? How FMs Are Uniquely Qualified to Drive ROI Through Workplace Innovation”. Mike argued that FM professionals must prove their value by initiating strategies that drive collaboration across departments which lead to measurable outcomes in employee en...2019-05-0721 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 55: FM Connectivity and the Rise of Mobile Technology in Building Operations | Steve Smith - Arvest BankSteve Smith, CFM, CFMJ, MFE, DCEP is Director of Physical IT Network at Arvest Bank in Arkansas where he serves in the critical role of managing systems operations for data center and home office facilities. Mike Petrusky asked Steve about trends in FM technology when they met in “Podcast Central” at NFMT 2019 in Baltimore. Steve and Mike agree that personal and professional development are essential for leaders and they share insights and inspiration based on the humility and gratitude they both have found in our facility management community. Steve discusses his views on the trends of connectivity and the rise...2019-04-3017 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 50: Employee Experience is More than a Buzzword! FM & CRE Leaders Agree on the Greatest Driver of Workplace ROI | Mike PetruskyAs we celebrate 50 episodes of “The Workplace Innovator Podcast”, one theme has risen above all others during our conversations with dozens of corporate real estate and facility management leaders. Mike Petrusky reflects on key moments from the show and shares his excitement about the opportunity for workplace leaders to have a significant impact on employee experience and thereby deliver a measurable ROI for their organizations. Featuring awesome insights from industry thought-leaders Adam Stoltz, Chris Kelly, Lorri Rowlandson, John Parsons, Razia Ferdousi-Meyer, Jacob Morgan, Peter Ankerstjerne, Kate North, Kay Sargent, Steve Todd, Dusty Duistermars, and Melissa Marsh! Connect with...2019-03-2622 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 49: The Power of Sensors: How Building Data is Impacting the Workplace Experience | Dan Ryan - VergeSenseDan Ryan is Co-Founder and CEO of VergeSense, a San Francisco-based, Sensor-as-a-Service platform specifically designed for our commercial real estate and facility management world. Mike Petrusky asks Dan about how sensors can help workplace leaders manage space utilization for conference rooms and improve workplace experiences for building occupants, especially in an open office plan. Dan shares lessons from his journey with customers as they use data to make a workplace change or deliver action that will impact the employee experience. With a goal of going beyond dashboards to gain actionable insights when deploying workplace tech, Dan talks about leveraging...2019-03-1920 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 48: “Being Resourceful Together”: The Value of Facility Management Consulting | David Reynolds, CFM, FMP - President of IFMA’s FMCCDavid Reynolds, CFM, FMP is a consultant for both FM-CONSULT-CREATE and the Global Facility Management Alliance while also serving as President of the IFMA Facility Management Consulting Council (FMCC) where he believes that facility managers play a part in every organizational strategy and objective that involves the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks David to describe the ways that FM continuously applies people, places, technologies and processes to the workplace and how the profession constantly develops knowledge, competencies, and methods. David says that FM has a key role in achieving enterprise business goals and outcomes and that success is measured...2019-03-1218 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 47: Beyond CRE & FM: How Space Delivers Value for Workplace Leaders | Bob Fox - FOX Architects & Work Design MagazineRobert D. Fox, AIA, IIDA, LEED AP is Managing Principal of FOX Architects and Publisher of "Work Design Magazine". He is an industry visionary, committed to serving as a trusted advisor to clients to ensure their strategic objectives are achieved while also contributing to our community through IFMA and the Workplace Evolutionaries. On February 14, 2019, Mike Petrusky joined Bob in Washington, DC, to broadcast a live webinar called "Beyond CRE & FM: How Space Delivers Value for Workplace Leaders". Mike and Bob talked about the open office plan, collaboration, and how space can drive value for corporations hoping to attract and...2019-03-0521 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 44: Enterprise Asset Management, Capital Planning & FM in Higher Education | Cameron Christensen, CEFP, FMP - The Juilliard SchoolCameron Christensen, CEFP, FMP is Associate Vice President of Facilities Management at The Juilliard School in New York City and the author of a new book called “Building T.E.A.M.S.: A Guide to Capital Needs Analysis”. Mike Petrusky asks Cam about the future of higher education facilities in the age of acceleration where the impact of technology will require FMs to adapt to their changing responsibilities while also balance the need to maintain existing infrastructure. With his involvement at the professional association, APPA, Cam shares research on a facility’s role in attracting students and creating a plac...2019-02-1218 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 43: The Ongoing Journey of Change in the Workplace | Annemarie Fleming - MovePlan Group & IFMA's Workplace EvolutionariesAnnemarie Fleming is a business development manager at MovePlan and a leader with the Workplace Evolutionaries community where she has a passion for helping CRE and FM professionals during the change management process, especially during a workplace move or other strategic initiative. In January 2019, Mike Petrusky joined Annemarie in New York City to broadcast a live webinar called "The Ongoing Journey of Change in the Workplace". Mike and Annemarie talked about the many facets of change and the need to fill the gap between preparing and planning for the buildout of a new physical space and getting your workforce...2019-02-0521 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 42: The Future of IFMA & Elevating Facility Management on the World Stage in 2019 | Graham Tier - Chair, IFMA Global Board of DirectorsGraham Tier is Head of Property Facilities Management at the Hong Kong Jockey Club and the Global Chair of IFMA’s Board of Directors where he works to elevate the FM profession worldwide. Mike Petrusky asks Graham to share his vision for our FM community and plans for the New Year at IFMA as workplace leaders prepare to face the fast-moving and ever-changing world of the built environment. Graham is passionate about training and development and he discusses IFMA’s new industry framework for advancing your FM career. Mike and Graham also talk about trends in the workplace today, incl...2019-01-2918 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 40: What’s in it for Me? Addressing the People Side of Change | Andrea Sanchez - SparkStory, LLCAndrea Sanchez is Executive Director of SparkStory, LLC where she offers consultation, coaching and training to individuals and organizations looking to develop their brand. In December 2018, Mike Petrusky joined Andrea in Houston to broadcast a live webinar called "What’s in it for Me? Addressing the People Side of Change". Mike and Andrea talked about the fact that change is never easy, especially in our rapidly advancing world of work, but with an understanding of people and by focusing on “The Why”, you can make the process better. Andrea shared her thoughts on our human nature, communication, and offered tips t...2019-01-1520 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 38: Best Quotes & Worst Notes of 2018 - Highlights from the Workplace Innovator Podcast | Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky looks back on some of the best moments from “The Workplace Innovator Podcast” during the past year and gets excited about plans for the show in 2019. This episode features highlights from 2018 with fun “podcast karaoke” memories and inspirational quotes with Terry Tran, Sara Andersen, Brian Collins, Michelle Boolton, Tona Khau, John Parsons, Katy Redmond, Dusty Duistermars, Adam Stoltz, Kate North, Rex Miller, Porschia Parker, Larry Morgan, Thomas Mitchell, and Kay Sargent. Enjoy and Happy New Year! REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - “The Ongoing Journey of Change in the Workplace”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-the...2019-01-0121 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 37: Make Your Employees Fall In Love with Your Workplace & Dramatically Impact Your Bottom Line | Rebecca Symmank - iOFFICERebecca Symmank is a Sales Director at iOFFICE, the leading workforce-centric IWMS software and the only 100% SaaS platform designed for workplace leaders. In October 2018, Mike Petrusky joined Rebecca in Houston to broadcast a live webinar called "Make Your Employees Fall In Love with Your Workplace & Dramatically Impact Your Bottom Line". Mike and Rebecca talked about how facility management and corporate real estate professionals can collaborate with HR and IT to use technology and have an impact on workplace expenses using JLL's "3-30-300 rule" as a guide. They also discuss how the iOFFICE platform helps deliver on the promise...2018-12-1820 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 35: The Data-Driven Workplace for Corporate Real Estate & Facility Management Leaders | Ari Kepnes - DensityAri Kepnes is Director of Market Research at Density, Inc., where he works to uncover the mysteries behind data and how you can harness it to have an impact on your workplace. In November 2018, Mike Petrusky joined Ari in San Francisco to broadcast a live webinar called "The Data-Driven Workplace". Mike and Ari talked about using data when pursuing a balanced approach to both cost savings and optimizing workplace experience. They agree that problems come when the pendulum swings too far one way or the other and that space utilization data can help to provide the right space at...2018-12-0422 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 33: Live from IFMA’s World Workplace: Prove Your Value! How Facility Managers Sell Their Ideas | Michel Theriault - FM Insight ConsultingMichel Theriault is a Strategic Advisor at FM Insight Consulting where he supports the facility management profession through consulting, writing, speaking and training. In October 2018, Mike Petrusky joined Michel in Charlotte, NC for IFMA’s World Workplace to broadcast a live webinar called "Prove Your Value! How FM & CRE Leaders Sell Their Ideas To Create Amazing Workplaces". Mike and Michel talked about how facility managers can successfully make the business case for implementing workplace solutions with strategies for selling ideas to management. They discussed how events like World Workplace offer our FM community essential opportunities for valuable education and co...2018-11-2020 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 32: Change Management for Building a Connected, Sustainable, and Accessible Modern Workplace | Brian Collins - MicrosoftBrian Collins is Senior Manager of Change Management in the Real Estate and Facilities group at Microsoft Corporation in Redmond, WA. Mike Petrusky recently visited the campus to learn more about the plans to build a new, modern workplace that will be one the most connected, sustainable, and accessible places where people can do their best work. Mike asks Brian about his CRE career, which began in Dublin, Ireland, and they discuss the many ways that workplace professionals can influence decisions surrounding the human impact of buildings to improve the way people work and live. At Microsoft, hiring a...2018-11-1320 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 30: “The Employee Experience Advantage” Revisited – Enhancing Workplace Technology & Elevating Culture | Author Jacob MorganJacob Morgan is a keynote speaker, a three time best-selling author, and a futurist with incredible insight on what organizations must do to win the war for talent in today's fast-moving workplace. Mike Petrusky talks with Jacob about his book, "The Employee Experience Advantage", which focuses on why culture, technology, and physical spaces are key factors in the future of work. Recorded live (and outside) near San Francisco, Jacob and Mike discuss how organizations can “ACE” technology and provide a “CELEBRATED” culture for their employees. With a shared interest in podcasting, Mike and Jacob explore the importance of being a perpet...2018-10-3021 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 29: Facility Management Leadership & Investment in Human Capital | Larry Allen Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP - SAPLarry Allen Morgan, CFM, SFP, FMP is Director of Facilities Management at SAP in San Ramon, CA where he partners with senior leadership teams to implement workplace programming globally that provides effective and efficient spaces while promoting a common brand and unified corporate culture. Mike Petrusky asks Larry about what it takes to be a workplace leader in today’s world now that FM is seen as a more strategic profession. The key to success, according to Larry, is to create value by applying resources better and “doing the right things instead of doing things right”. Mike and Larry discus...2018-10-2320 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 28: Strategic Workplace Partnerships, FM Innovation & the Vested Way | Kate Vitasek - University of TennesseeKate Vitasek is an author, educator and architect of the Vested business model for highly collaborative relationships. In September 2018, Mike Petrusky joined Kate in Seattle, WA to broadcast a live webinar called "Strategic Workplace Partnerships, FM Innovation & the Vested Way". Kate is a faculty member at the University of Tennessee where her research and work has led to the publication of six books and has been featured on numerous media outlets such as CNN, Bloomberg, NPR and Fox Business News. Mike and Kate talk about delivering value and innovation in facility management and real estate through “win-win” strategic partnerships. For...2018-10-1621 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 27: Workplace Strategies that Elevate the Employee Experience | Steve Todd – NasdaqSteve Todd is Head of Workplace Strategy at Nasdaq in New York City where he leads a team focused on providing productive workspaces that elevate the employee experience. Mike Petrusky asks Steve about approaching workplace experience strategy by first understanding what people at each location need and then developing a plan to help create productive environments for specific business outcomes. As Nasdaq works towards a consolidation of their five current NY locations into one HQ at Times Square, Steve must look to the vision of leadership to understand how to build in flexibility around space and technologies that will...2018-10-0918 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 26: Opportunities in Real Estate & Technology - An Inspirational Career Journey | Katy Redmond - JLL Technology SolutionsKaty Redmond is National Director, JLL Technology Solutions where she helps align people, processes and technology with her client's overarching business strategies using innovative workplace management solutions. Mike Petrusky visits the JLL office in Washington, D.C. and asks Katy about the latest workplace technologies and trends impacting the future of work. Katy shares her journey as a woman in the world of real estate and technology and describes her passion for helping other workplace leaders recognize the opportunities available while navigating these career paths. Mike and Katy discuss the need to always be teachable and the power of...2018-10-0218 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 22: CRE + FM Innovators, Maintainers, Workplace Leaders & Industry Events for the Fall of 2018 | Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky, host of the Workplace Innovator Podcast, shares an update on the show now having twenty interviews in the books! As we get ready for a busy fall season, Mike asks the audience for feedback and offers ideas for finding inspiration by connecting with our community of workplace leaders at upcoming industry events. Reflecting on his recent interviews and looking ahead to plans for the future, Mike tells a story about our need to balance new, innovative pursuits, while also maintaining existing assets and caring for the built environment. Facility management and corporate real estate professionals are encouraged...2018-08-2816 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 20: Inspiring Innovation in the Workplace | Adi Gaskell - The Horizons TrackerAdi Gaskell is an innovation thinker, a writer and consultant based in London, England where he contributes to some of the biggest online media platforms including Forbes, the Huffington Post, and the BBC. Mike Petrusky asks Adi about some of the recent articles he has published covering the latest trends in the world of work on his website called "The Horizons Tracker". Adi says the workplace is being reshaped by technology and evolving social trends making this a fascinating time to explore the impact of coworking, the gig economy, and big data. Mike and Adi agree about the importance...2018-08-1420 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 19: A Roadmap to How FMs Can Deliver ROI through Workplace Experience | Peter Ankerstjerne, MBA, COP, FRICS, IFMA FellowPeter Ankerstjerne, MBA, COP, FRICS, IFMA Fellow serves as the 2nd Vice Chair on IFMA's newly elected board of directors. In July 2018, Mike Petrusky joined Peter at the IFMA HQ Offices in Houston, TX to broadcast a live webinar called "A Roadmap to How FMs Can Deliver ROI through Workplace Experience". Peter provided information based on research from Tim Oldman at Leesman and Kate Lister of the Workplace Evolutionaries, among others. For your condensed listening pleasure, here is yet another fast-moving conversation that will help you to be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Peter...2018-08-0722 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 14: British New Wave Music and the Evolution of the Workplace | Mark Eltringham - Publisher of Workplace InsightMark Eltringham is an author, commentator, speaker and the publisher of Workplace Insight, the UK's most widely read publication dedicated to the design and management of workplaces. Mike Petrusky is excited to talk to Mark about British music, which leads to a discussion about bands from the early days of new wave in Liverpool, including Echo & The Bunnymen. The evolution of music serves as a metaphor which leads to a conversation about the history of the workplace where Mark shares his perspective on some of the founding thought leaders in our modern workplace industry. Mike asks about today’s wo...2018-07-0320 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 13: So What? Understanding Changing Needs in a Changing Workplace | Geoff SnavelyGeoff Snavely is Vice President and General Manager at Millicare Floor & Textile Care where he is a leader with great insight about managing people in our industry. Mike Petrusky and Geoff have been long-time friends and volunteers at the Capital Chapter of IFMA where they share a passion for workplace partnerships. They get together every few months to discuss trends in the marketplace and the facility management community and Geoff is not afraid to ask the difficult questions that challenge the status quo. During this conversation, Geoff and Mike share their admiration for Kay Sargent and her understanding of...2018-06-2620 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 10: Employee Engagement & Culture Change Strategies | Author & Speaker Jill ChristensenJill Christensen is a best-selling author, international keynote speaker, and she partners with the best and brightest leaders around the world to re-engage employees, improve productivity, retention, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth. Mike Petrusky asks Jill to share her ideas about how workplace leaders from every department can influence their organization’s culture to improve engagement and deliver enhanced employee experiences. Jill and Mike agree that human beings are wired similarly regardless of where they are in the world or what their generational category. They discuss practical ideas and share advice about strategic thinking and problem solving, regardless of yo...2018-06-0518 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 9: Next Generation Workplace Leadership & FM Education | Dr. Eunhwa Yang – Georgia TechDr. Eunhwa Yang is an assistant professor in the School of Building Construction at Georgia Tech where her scholarly passion lies in the area of sustainable building practices and the relationship between people and the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Dr. Yang about her research and the insights she has gained regarding workplace leadership, innovation, change management and the human side of adopting new technologies. The talent gap in the FM community has led Dr. Yang to pursue a partnership with the IFMA Atlanta Chapter which allows her to bring experiential learning to the students at GT. Passing along...2018-05-2919 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 7: Elevating Facility Management on World FM Day 2018 | David Martínez, PhD – CIFMERS GlobalDavid Martínez, PhD is Global Director at FMHOUSE, an international firm providing Facility Management consultancy and training, while also serving as Director of CIFMERS Global. In recognition of World FM Day this week, Mike Petrusky asks David to share his perspective on the state of the facility management industry across the world. David offers an analogy to help explain how facility management is viewed and how workplace-related terminology is understood in different countries. Mike and David talk about some of the past guests from the “FM Innovator” podcast and the thought-leadership that have provided to the FM community. They...2018-05-1519 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 5: Strategic Solutions for Intelligent Offices | Dusty Duistermars - Newmark Knight FrankDusty Duistermars is Senior Managing Director, Connected Places Practice Group, Innovation & Solutions Team at Newmark Knight Frank. Mike Petrusky asks Dusty about key technology trends and available tools that are impacting our workplace experiences. The problems that Dusty’s group works to solve include everything from basic occupancy planning to conference room scheduling and leveraging data from integrated automation systems. Dusty says that the first step workplace leaders should take is to really understand how an organization works by gathering data about how space is utilized. He explains the three different levels of smart offices and the requirements needed to...2018-05-0121 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 4: Workplace Project Management & AEC Insight | Brittanie Campbell-Turner – The Constructrr PodcastBrittanie Campbell-Turner is a construction enthusiast, blockchain advocate, lean thinker, and the host of “The Constructrr Podcast” where she interviews AEC and workplace industry-leaders about not only trends, but the cultural impact of construction projects. Mike Petrusky met with Brittanie during IFMA’s Facility Fusion in Chicago and she shared her passion for the construction industry and offered insights gathered from interviewing guests while recording more than 60 episodes of her show. Culture change requires a mindset shift to apply the data and information we have available so that people can learn how best to interact with technology. Mike and Britta...2018-04-1919 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 3: Technology Tools for the Built Environment | Joseph Aamidor – Aamidor ConsultingJoseph Aamidor is a subject matter expert in the built environment (buildings, IoT, energy and sustainability) with years of experience in consulting and software product management, sales, and implementation. Mike Petrusky asks Joe about his data-driven focus and how today’s workplace technology is no longer just about energy and use, but can also provide insight into how operationally efficient buildings can be for the occupants of these facilities. With the huge number of technology providers in our complex and fragmented industry, Joe offers advice for workplace decision-makers to be more confident when approaching vendor selection. He shares his mu...2018-04-1918 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 2: Workplace Experience Strategies & Real Estate Decision-Making | Adam Stoltz - TranswesternAdam Stoltz is Managing Director, Workplace Experience & Strategy at Transwestern where he uses social science data to inform workplace strategy and real estate decision-making. Mike Petrusky asks Adam about how organizations can plan to use their space to best meet the needs of the occupants of their facilities. While using data to help drive and inform better decision-making about how space is used, Adam helps us understand why we have office space, where it should be, and how workplace leaders can help their organizations perform better. Mike talks with Adam about the technology tools available today that allow for...2018-04-1919 min
Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace TechnologyEp. 1: Introduction to the Workplace Innovator Podcast | Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky (Host of “The FM Innovator Podcast”) introduces you to this newly rebranded podcast that takes a more strategic, holistic view of the workplace with a focus on new technologies and leadership strategies that can help your organization attract and retain the talent needed to succeed in the marketplace today. Mike welcomes both existing and new listeners to the show by sharing some of the trends that his past guests have discussed and reminding us about his passion for building a community where our human connections empower us to face common workplace challenges. The “Workplace Innovator Podcast” is a weekly...2018-04-1909 min
The Facility Management Innovator PodcastEp. 84: Things I Have Learned About Facility Management & The Workplace (Part 1) | Mike Petrusky - Host of the FM Innovator PodcastMike Petrusky launched this podcast in the fall of 2016 with little understanding of where the show might go and who would be listening. If a few friends from the Capital Chapter of IFMA tuned in, he thought, that would be an incredible compliment and a lot of fun. But now, just a year and half and over 80 episodes later, with thousands of monthly downloads from around the world, Mike reflects on what he has learned and is thankful for the amazing adventure this podcast journey has been! The workplace is evolving rapidly and we are not just dealing with...2018-04-1019 min
The Facility Management Innovator PodcastEp. 62: The Facility Management Innovator Summit – Houston ’17 | Mike Petrusky Recaps the Live Podcast Experience from 10/19/17On October 19, 2017, for the first time ever, “The FM Innovator Nation” gathered during IFMA's World Workplace in Houston, TX. On this episode of the podcast, Mike Petrusky recaps the "live podcast experience" with a play-by-play of the amazing line-up of guests that made this inspirational and motivational event such a special one. First, Mike shared his story of dealing with the rapidly changing marketplace and the need for all of us to step outside of our comfort zones. Then, Andrea Sanchez of Spark Story gave an inspirational talk which was followed by live interviews with Dr. Jake Gunnoe, Robert Klei...2017-11-0725 min
The Facility Management Innovator PodcastEp. 41: "Partnering for Excellence" in Facility Management | Highlights from #WorldFMDay 2017 Webinar by Mike PetruskyMike Petrusky was honored to present a webinar for the IFMA FM Consultants Council's World FM Day 2017 virtual conference event in May of 2017. The content from this webinar, titled “Partnering for Excellence: Facility Managers & Industry Partners Collaborate to Elevate the FM Community", was based on a recent session that Mike and his fellow Capital Chapter of IFMA colleague, Lena Thompson, FMP, presented at IFMA's U.S. Facility Fusion conference in Las Vegas in April. With a goal of inspiring our FM community, Mike discusses the power of partnerships, the value of a strong network, tips for presenting ideas to yo...2017-06-1324 min
The Facility Management Innovator PodcastEp. 36: Facility Managers & Industry-Partners "Collabor8" | Lena Thompson, FMP & Mike Petrusky Discuss IFMA #FFUS17What makes a successful FM industry-partner? Reflecting back to IFMA's Facility Fusion 2017 and their presentation on "Partnering for Excellence", Lena Thompson, FMP and Mike Petrusky reminisce about the rewarding time spent in Las Vegas. They both agree that making connections and sharing knowledge were the top priorities for this conference and should be our goal at every FM industry event. Getting outside of our comfort zones and working together to face challenges and changes in the workplace is essential to meeting the needs of the built environment. Lena and Mike share a passion for elevating the facility management profession...2017-05-0922 min