The Facility Management Innovator Podcast

Mike Petrusky shares big news about the show! Please subscribe to the new "Workplace Innovator Podcast" here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/workplace-innovator-podcast-enhancing-your-employee/id1374082515

Mike Petrusky continues to reflect on what he has learned on Part 2 of this series! The workplace is evolving rapidly and we are not just dealing with simple changes, but transformational ones, so we must be in the business of rethinking the ways we care for the built environment. We know that technology is advancing incredibly fast and cultural shifts are significant, so FM professionals must focus on building a true culture of collaboration and creating trusted partnerships in order to succeed now and into the future. Mike reminisces about the inspirational leadership lessons he has learned from his many past guests on the show and he shares some of the highlights with you. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit Listen to the complete episodes that Mike references… Peter Ankerstjerne: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode49 Drew DePriest: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode68 Lorri Rowlandson: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode71 Javier Maldonado: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode81 WATCH Peter Ankerstjerne talk about “FM becoming sexy”: https://youtu.be/OosSelHTyGA Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Mike 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 simple changes, but transformational ones, so we must be in the business of rethinking the ways we care for the built environment. We know that technology is advancing incredibly fast and cultural shifts are significant, so FM professionals must focus on building a true culture of collaboration and creating trusted partnerships in order to succeed now and into the future. Mike reminisces about the inspirational leadership lessons he has learned from his many past guests on the show and he shares some of the highlights with you. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit Listen to the complete episodes that Mike references… Leigh Stringer: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode9 Kay Sargent: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode28 Elizabeth Dukes: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode31 Jacob Morgan: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode47 WATCH Kay Sargent's “The Big Shift” Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6_VcOqfyqE Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Celeste McLane is Strategic Account Manager at CORT where she serves the FM community with her understanding of workplace trends, space planning and space optimization. Mike Petrusky asks Celeste about the importance of building relationships and industry partnerships at the Capital Chapter of IFMA. As we see changes in the workplace, Celeste offers strategies for keeping pace with the needs of an agile workforce and how facility managers can help organizations create amazing employee experiences. Being a true consultative partner to the FM world and bringing value to our community requires listening first before delivering your workplace solution to prospective customers. Celeste shares some of her experiences and recognizes how special our IFMA relationships can be and she encourages us to build a network of partners so we can be a resource for the entire community of workplace professionals. Mike and Celeste also talk about a classic 80's movie, a quote from Henry Ford, the inspiration of Dr. Seuss, and motivation from Zig Ziglar! Connect with Celeste on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/celeste-mclane-warda-845b3a1/ Find Celeste on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NovaRntlFurn Learn more about CORT: https://www.cort.com/ Watch Mike's classic video interview with “cool kid” Laurie Baron: http://kayrellconnections.com/workplace-design-interview-laurie-baron Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Sharon Kinsman, CFM is Senior Vice President of Facilities and Administration at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) where she has served for nearly four decades. Mike Petrusky had the chance to visit the current headquarters building of NAB to discuss the lessons that Sharon has learned which are helping to inform her interactions with both senior leadership and her FM team as they prepare to build and move to a new HQ facility. Sharon understands the value that she brings to the project and her years of experience in FM allow her to uniquely understand the culture of NAB and how the organization will operate best in their new facility. Mike and Sharon talk about their involvement at IFMA and the value of the support they receive from the community. Sharon also shares several inspirational quotes to help us deal with workplace changes and our evolving roles in the built environment while Mike performs the first ever “FM innovator trumpet solo”! Connect with Sharon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-goldener-kinsman-cfm-1402487/ Learn more about NAB: http://www.nab.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Javier J. Maldonado, MBA, CFM, RPA® is Campus Operations & Construction Director for VF Outdoor, the home of JanSport and The North Face, among other well-known brands. Mike Petrusky asks Javier about his passion for creating exceptional workplace experiences and how he leads his team to deliver great customer service to end-users. He tells stories from the VF campus about how the company encourages employees to "live your brand" and offers motivational employee engagement so that people can do their best work. Javier shares how his FM background and perspective is part of a collaborative approach with other departments where understanding about the impact of decisions on everyone is considered essential in the workplace culture. Mike and Javier talk about the inevitability of the changes taking place in our organizations and how a positive and flexible attitude can help us be successful as we lead our workplaces into the future! The critical topic of "Star Wars versus Star Trek" is addressed head on and both Javier and Mike offer quotes from each of the movie franchises, along with other inspirational quotes about challenging the status quo, getting past our fears, and being a true leader. Connect with Javier on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/javier-maldonado-mba-cfm-rpa%C2%AE-33065b19/ Learn more about VF Outdoor: https://www.vfc.com/brands/outdoor-action-sports Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Learn about the iOFFICE “Workplace Champions Summit 2018”: https://www.iofficecorp.com/workplace-champions-summit Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Lisa Chappell is Vice President of Corporate Facilities at Mission Federal Credit Union in San Diego, and on this episode of the podcast, she offers us motivation for communicating with our teams. Mike Petrusky asks Lisa about her work with IFMA and she shares how team building works best when we develop deep relationships with people as a part of the process. Lisa believes that facility managers must seek mentorships and education so they can have a focus on leadership and contributing to their organization's success. Lisa shares real world lessons from a major tenant improvement build out project she is currently in the midst of and talks about the major changes taking place involving workplace experience strategies. Mike and Lisa talk about how connecting with others at IFMA conferences and building solid partnerships with service providers who can provide expertise is essential when planning for the future. Learning and growing as individuals is essential if we are to face the challenges of the future workplace and Mike gets inspired to sing when Lisa suggests that we need to listen, learn, be open-minded and “just roll with it” when dealing with changes! Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-chappell-98582320/ Learn more about IFMA San Diego: https://ifmasandiego.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Sue Thompson, CFM is a facilities professional at AAA Club Alliance/Mid-Atlantic Region, a dynamic presenter, and a life lessons expert who shares amazing inspiration on this episode of the podcast. Mike Petrusky asks Sue about her leadership philosophy and how she motivates her FM team to best serve the people inside of their organization. Sue has spoken to audiences across the country in her role as resident expert at Exceptionality, LLC, and she discusses some great resources to help us discover our strengths and shares the importance of focusing on them to grow in our careers. Mike and Sue offer real-life stories to inspire our FM community and talk about their time together last fall in Washington, D.C., helping to get the voice of our industry heard at IFMA's Advocacy Day. They also have a few laughs and try to sing a classic folk song together! Connect with Sue on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/suethompson/ Learn more about Sue: http://www.exceptionality.com/ Follow Sue on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lifelessons Watch Sue's keynote at IFMA's World Workplace: https://youtu.be/Dsae1LP5r6c Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Case Runolfson, CFM is Senior Director of the Facility Management Department at American Institutes for Research (AIR) where he leads his team of FM professionals with a deep understanding about the human factors that are essential when delivering services in today's workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Case about how he inspires others to be positive and encourages his colleagues to constantly build knowledge with an understanding that it is the application of information that is the key to our success. As a past president of CCIFMA and current member of the Board of Trustees at the IFMA Foundation, Case has served the FM community in a variety of ways. Mike and Case discuss the rewards that come from volunteering at IFMA where member engagement offers opportunities for us to grow and build experience in areas that might not be typically part of our job description. Case shares practical advice to conquer our natural resistance to change and Mike breaks into song with another 80's classic that we can relate to, since we all know that…"People are People"! Connect with Case on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/r-case-runolfson-4a720012/ Learn more about the IFMA Foundation: https://foundation.ifma.org/ Visit the American Institutes for Research website: https://www.air.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Jade Alberts is a workplace strategist and entrepreneurial business owner at Jade Alberts Consulting where he helps clients with their business strategy, brand development, and other marketing needs. Mike Petrusky asks Jade about his work at IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) Community and he shares what makes it such a special group of industry thought-leaders. Jade inspires the audience with three of his own original motivational quotes and tells some great stories about his interesting career and unique name. This conversation is certainly a lot of fun, but you will also pick up some great tips and insights that can be applied to your FM journey, no matter what role you play in the modern workplace. Jade also hosts a weekly “Facebook Live” show, which Mike believes is very brave of him, so the two join together in what might be the all-time best (or worst) edition of “FM Innovator Karaoke” ever!! Connect with Jade on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jadealberts/ Join IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) Community: https://www.ifma.org/community/ifma-groups/group-details/workplace-evolutionaries-(we)-community-of-practice Learn more about Jade: Website - http://jadealbertsconsulting.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/jadealbertsconsulting/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jade_a_consult Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jadealberts/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Eric Termuende is Co-founder of NoW Innovations Canada, an international speaker, and bestselling author of the book “Rethink Work”. Mike Petrusky asks Eric about his mission to change the way we talk about work and his thoughts on the role that facility managers might play in the workplace of the future. Eric and Mike share a similar philosophy about the importance of real human connections and the value of finding a sense of belonging in our workplace communities. They discuss how FMs can influence the ways their organizations attract and retain talent by understanding our fears and meeting the needs of the stakeholders in a facility. Eric reflects on the inspiration and information he received when interviewing many industry thought-leaders during the Future Proof Summit in 2017, which included a couple of our friends from the “FM Innovator Nation”. Changing the culture of work is an effort that requires involvement by all departments of an organization and Eric believes that facility professionals are uniquely qualified to help deliver messages to their teams while improving employee engagement. Connect with Eric on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erictermuende/ Visit Eric's website for his speaking videos & more: https://erictermuende.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Mayra Portalatin, RS, SFP is a Senior Professional at Facility Engineering Associates and President-Elect of The Capital Chapter of IFMA with a passion for elevating the FM community. Mayra returns to the show to help Mike Petrusky celebrate another amazing podcast milestone - our 75th episode! They talk about the human side of facility management and offer inspiration and motivation to the “FM Innovator Nation”. Mayra shares her perspectives on the anatomy of being “fearless” as we navigate the rapidly changing workplace, where it is essential to build a strong community that can support you in your FM career. Facility management technology is constantly evolving and Mayra offers expertise and a focus on education to help equip FMs to better understand BIM, Big Data, IoT and other tools. Mike asks Mayra about her goals for the coming year at IFMA and they talk about promoting FM to the next generation as our chapter supports the work being done by the IFMA Foundation. Mike sings a “Steve Miller Band” classic, but in retrospect, we are wondering…does time keep on tickin'… or is it slippin'… into the future!? Connect with Mayra on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayraportalatin/ and Twitter: https://twitter.com/mayraportalatin Learn more about FEA: https://www.feapc.com/ Watch the original video interview with Mike & Mayra: http://kayrellconnections.com/mayra-portalatin-interview Find your FM community at http://www.ifmacap.org/ or http://www.ifma.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Jimmy Gonsalves, CFM, SFP is a facility management professional with the San Diego Unified School District while he also serves as President of IFMA's Academic Facilities Council. Mike Petrusky asks Jimmy about the special responsibilities and unique challenges facing FMs in academic settings. They discuss timeless wisdom about human nature and why facility managers must have an intuitive connection with their environment in order to best serve the occupants of their facilities. Jimmy believes that FMs must surround themselves with experts and industry-partners as they prepare for a future where building telemetry is advancing and it will be impossible to know everything about increasingly complex systems. The Academic Facilities Council offers FM practitioners managing educational facilities a chance to connect and share ideas with colleagues that have faced similar challenges, so Jimmy advises they seek professional development by reaching out to our FM community. Mike and Jimmy reflect on their time in Houston at IFMA's World Workplace and the FMI Summit, while also bonding over their shared appreciation of “big hair 80's rock”, including Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again"! Connect with Jimmy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamespgonsalves/ Learn more about IFMA's Academic Facilities Council: http://www.ifma-afc.org/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Rich Fanelli, IFMA Fellow, is President/Principal at FM Studios (formerly Fanelli McClain, Inc.) where he has served the facility management community by offering interior architecture, facilities planning, and workplace design for over 40 years. Mike Petrusky asks Rich about his contributions to our FM community through teaching, sharing design expertise and his involvement at the Capital Chapter of IFMA. His strategic approach and belief that “form follows function” allows Rich and his team to deliver interior projects that meet the needs of the end-user and take into account long-term business plans. Rich offers advice to facility managers facing a transformative workplace and encourages professionals to have an open mind and to pursue continuous education. Mike and Rich discuss the importance of collaboration and communication when selling design ideas to your organization's leadership. They share thoughts on the importance of branding, the future of work and BIM modeling, while also sharing a few timeless books on human connections and advancement. Connect with Rich on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-fanelli-39a1656/ Learn more about FM Studios: http://www.fmstudios.com For more thoughts from Rich, visit the FM Studios Blog: http://www.fanellimcclain.com/news-marquee/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Dr. Roscoe Hightower is Centennial Eminent Scholar Professor and Chair for Facility Management and Marketing at Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, Florida. Mike Petrusky asks Roscoe to share how his services marketing background informs his philosophy on facility management higher education, while he works to increase awareness of the profession and helps to make FM a career of choice. Roscoe discusses the unique approach of FAMU's programs as the university helps their students prepare for future leadership positions in global business. The importance of personal branding in our facility management community is essential and Roscoe shares his views on how individuals can bring value to their customers and be prepared to face the future of managing the built environment. Mike and Roscoe also talk about music, drag racing motorcycles and wisdom from "The Art of War" by General Sun Tzu (not Gordon Gekko)! Connect with Roscoe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/roscoehightower/ Learn more about FAMU School of Business & Industry: http://www.famu.edu/sbi Find Dr. Hightower at FAMU: http://www.famu.edu/index.cfm?sbi&ProfileRoscoeHightower Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for BGIS, a leading provider of real estate management and facilities management services, where she leverages her experience and expertise to deliver "practical innovation" in the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Lorri about disruptive technologies and the ways industry professionals can embrace change while incorporating new tools into their businesses. Lorri shares her vision for the future workplace and the role that predictive analytics and business intelligence will play as facility managers use data in new ways. She says that organizations will need to collaborate across departments when managing cost, risk and quality, while also enabling enhanced workplace experiences and seeking to improve productivity. Mike and Lorri share stories from IFMA's World Workplace and the CoreNet Global Summit as they discuss the “blurring of lines” in companies today. They focus on the importance of emotional intelligence in high performing cultures and agree that we must balance the implementation of technology with an understanding of the human side in the workplace. Lorri also talks about her appreciation of Seth Godin books and Mike offers his best impersonation of Canadian rock band "Rush" (Spoiler Alert: it's not very good)! Connect with Lorri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorri-rowlandson-a4a48b17/ Learn more about BGIS: https://www.bgis.com/ Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Contact Mike to share a comment or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Happy New Year, FM Innovator Nation! We'll be back with more great new interviews starting next week, but for now, it's Part 2 of our podcast "year in review" featuring singing guests and great inspirational quotes from 2017. Here's what you will hear on this episode (in order of appearance): Movie Moment Ep. 42: Robert Graham, CHFM Worst Notes (and "best guest duets") Ep. 34: Tyrel Melville, FMP Ep. 65: Caroline Horton, FMP Ep. 60: Pekka Matvejeff, M.Soc.Sc., MBA Ep. 67: Renee Stratton Ep. 68: Drew DePriest Best Quotes (starts at 7:05) Ep. 53: Joe Pearson, MBA Ep. 23: Dexter Barrow Ep. 64: Kati Barklund Ep. 59: Alana Dunoff, FMP, IFMA Fellow Ep. 51: Peter Ankerstjerne Ep. 56: Maureen Roskoski Ep. 45: Vik Bangia Ep. 47: Jacob Morgan Ep. 58: Sonny Garg Ep. 31: Elizabeth Dukes Ep. 28: Kay Sargent Watch Kay Sargent's "The Big Shift" Video Presentation: https://youtu.be/k6_VcOqfyqE Contact Mike or book him for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays, FM Innovator Nation! We'll be back with more great new interviews in early January, but for this week and next, let's revisit some of the worst singing and best inspiration from the show over this past year. Here's what you will find on this episode (in order of appearance): Worst Notes Ep. 35: Robert Kleimenhagen, Jr., CFM, SFP Ep. 39: Katie King, MBA Ep. 49: Peter Ankerstjerne Ep. 44: Steven C. Early Ep. 57: Stan Mitchell Ep. 50: Gary McKelvey, Jr. Ep. 55: Kelly Whitfield Ep. 63: Kate Vitasek Best Quotes (starts at 8:55) Ep. 52: Ed Ehlers Ep. 30: Randall Niznick Ep. 34: Tyrel Melville, FMP Ep. 37: Jeremy Macdonald Ep. 24: Teena Shouse, CFM, IFMA Fellow Ep. 27: Kathy Loftus Ep. 33: Terry Lipovski Contact Mike or book him for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Drew DePriest, CEM, LEED AP, WELL AP is an Account Executive at Comfy, a workplace experience app that helps to empower people to inform and control their workplace experiences through machine learning and data insights. For the first time ever, the FM innovator podcast needed to be re-recorded, so check out this “certified fresh” interview! Mike Petrusky asks Drew about workplace experience tools and the adoption of innovative technologies that can enhance the built environment. They discuss challenges that facility managers may face when evaluating the overwhelming amount of new technologies available to them. By understanding their organization's internal processes and identifying the needs of stakeholders in the workplace, FMs can be better equipped to make decisions. Mike and Drew reminisce about their time at the CoreNet Global Summit in Seattle and at IFMA's World Workplace in Houston as well as the many personal connections that have been made through this podcast community, “The FM Innovator Nation”. Mike also shares his spoiler-free review of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” so be sure to reach out and let him know your thoughts about the movie! Learn more about Comfy: https://www.comfyapp.com/ Connect with Drew on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drewdepriest/ Follow Drew on Twitter: https://twitter.com/drewdepriest Past Guests Mentioned on this Episode: Renee Stratton - Procon Consulting http://kayrellconnections.com/episode67 Sonny Garg - Uptake http://kayrellconnections.com/episode58 Randy Niznick http://kayrellconnections.com/episode30 Vik Bangia - Verum Consulting http://kayrellconnections.com/episode45 Contact Mike to talk about “Star Wars” or book him for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Renee Stratton, CID, LEED AP ID&C is Director of Space Management and Planning at Procon Consulting, LLC, where she advises clients on interior renovations and dealing with change in the workplace. Mike Petrusky talks with Renee about volunteering at IFMA and the networking fun, educational opportunities, and powerful partnerships that come as a result of years of committed involvement with a local Chapter. Renee shares why investing in associations and conferences is valuable for connecting our FM community and she discusses strategies for change management as organizations seek to reduce their real estate costs. Of course, Mike asks Renee about favorite music choices, which leads to singing and a recap of the “FM Innovator Summit” that took place in Houston. Finally, Renee recommends a business book that was (definitely NOT) written by “Napoleon Dynamite”! Learn more about Procon Consulting: http://www.proconconsulting.com/ Connect with Renee on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rstratton1/ Register for the CCIFMA Webinar on "Avoiding Cost with Building Information Standards": http://www.ifmacap.org/events/3682/ Contact Mike with ideas or book him for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Watch the video highlights from The FM Innovator Summit – Houston '17: https://youtu.be/bL2guf806KM Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

John Rimer, CFM is President at FM360 Facility Management Training and Consulting based in Charlotte, NC where he is also an IFMA & BOC Qualified Instructor. Mike Petrusky asks John about his experiences in the FM world, some of the common themes he sees when presenting, and his take on the technologies impacting the marketplace. John has coined the term “Facilitopia” referring to a workplace where facility professionals set the vision for the built environment, take a holistic approach, and have a strategic view of their FM department. John offers advice to facility managers as they face the rapid changes in the workplace and take advantage of innovative tools to improve their FM program. Mike and John talk about the importance of partnerships through IFMA, the FMCC, as well as industry councils and communities. They discuss branding and the fact that everyone must have an understanding of “selling” to prove their value in our organizations. Mike opens this episode by sharing his first impressions and some song lyrics from the brand new U2 album, “Songs of Experience”, but please don't judge the music by his attempt at singing it! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnrimerfm360/ Read John's article about FM technology in IFMA's “FMJ” - http://fm360consulting.com/make-it-click-its-time-to-catch-up-with-technology/ Find out more about "Selling in FM": http://fm360consulting.com/selling/ Book Mike for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Watch the video highlights from The FM Innovator Summit – Houston '17: https://youtu.be/bL2guf806KM Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Caroline Horton, FMP is a Facilities Associate at a financial services company in New York City where she focuses on project management, new construction and office location moves among her other building management responsibilities. Mike Petrusky asks Caroline to share her FM story and we discover why she is passionate about the industry and pouring her knowledge and experience into up and coming FM students. Caroline was recently featured on the cover of "Building Operating Management Magazine" in an article about young FM professionals, industry credentials and next generation facility managers. She talks about the importance of user and workplace experiences and the transforming of the FM profession as we head into the future. Caroline believes in being a strategic leader in the workplace and she recognizes the need to lean on mentors and more experienced FMs through networking at IFMA and NFMT. The fun continues as Caroline joins with Mike to create the first “FM innovator live vocal band” and they perform one of the biggest hits of the eighties..."Eye of the Tiger"! Connect with Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clhorton/ Find Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Carol_Horton_FM Learn about the new ProFM credential: http://www.profmi.org/updates/ Contact Mike to share ideas or book him for your FM-related event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Watch the video highlights from The FM Innovator Summit – Houston '17: https://youtu.be/bL2guf806KM Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Kati Barklund is Senior Solution Specialist for Modern Workplace at Microsoft Sweden where she is empowering people, teams and organizations to reach their full potential by focusing on a holistic view of the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Kati about the need for collaboration both internally and externally in our organizations, creating environments that lead to spontaneous connections, and the tools we can use to improve productivity. They discuss IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) Community and Kati says it is "now or never" for the facility management industry to elevate the profession and take a leadership role, so FM can climb in the value chain and be more strategic. Mike asks Kati to share an inspirational quote (in both English and Swedish) to help us see the workplace from a fresh perspective as we explore the world of work together. [HOLIDAY PODCAST FLASHBACK] Listen to Episode 12: "Thanksgiving & Collaboration in the FM Community by Mike Petrusky": http://kayrellconnections.com/episode12 Connect with Kati on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kati-barklund-270ab54/ Read Kati's article published in “Work & Place”, and two great studies and articles from Boston Consulting Group and Deloitte: “Smart workplaces increase performance and attractiveness” http://workplaceinsight.net/smart-workplaces-increase-performance-attractiveness/ ”Twelve Forces That Will Radically Change How Organizations Work” https://www.bcg.com/en-us/publications/2017/people-organization-strategy-twelve-forces-radically-change-organizations-work.aspx?utm_source=201704POP&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=otr Deloitte's study and report: “Transitioning to the Future Work and the Workplace – Embracing Digital Culture, Tools and Approaches” https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/human-capital/articles/transitioning-to-the-future-of-work-and-the-workplace.html Book Mike for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Watch the video highlights from The FM Innovator Summit – Houston '17: https://youtu.be/bL2guf806KM Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Kate Vitasek is an author, educator and architect of the Vested business model for highly collaborative relationships. She is a faculty member at the University of Tennessee where her research and work has led to the publication of five books and has been featured on numerous media outlets such as CNN, Bloomberg, NPR and Fox Business News. Mike Petrusky asks Kate about innovation in the facility management world related to outsourcing, partnerships, and value creation. They share stories about Seth Godin, Albert Einstein quotes, and the importance of adapting to changes in the ever-evolving workplace. Kate tells Mike about a Depeche Mode song she uses when teaching one of her classes at UT, which in turn, leads to another opportunity for song to break out on the FM Innovator Podcast! Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katevitasek/ Learn more about the Vested Business Model: http://www.vestedway.com/ Discover these books by Kate... "Vested Outsourcing: Five Rules that Will Transform Outsourcing" https://www.amazon.com/Vested-Outsourcing-Five-Rules-Transform/dp/0230623174 "Vested: How P&G, McDonald's and Microsoft are Redefining Winning in Business Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Vested-McDonalds-Microsoft-Redefining-Relationships/dp/0230341705 "Getting to We: Negotiating Agreements for Highly Collaborative Relationships" https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Negotiating-Agreements-Collaborative-Relationships/dp/1137297182 Book Mike for your FM-related Event in 2018: https://www.mikepetrusky.com/ Watch the video highlights from The FM Innovator Summit – Houston '17: https://youtu.be/bL2guf806KM Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

On 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 Kleimenhagen, Jr., CFM, SFP, Elizabeth Dukes, and Peter Ankerstjerne. Tyrel Melville, FMP, shared a report from the Caribbean Nations and offered a moving call to action for FMs and Kay Sargent of HOK delivered a virtual presentation on "The Big Shift" taking place in the transformational workplace. Here are the time-stamps for the complete rundown of audio clips from the “FMI Summit” as they appear on this episode: 02:50 Mike Petrusky 04:44 Andrea Sanchez 06:40 Jake Gunnoe 08:28 Robert Kleimenhagen, Jr. 09:57 Tyrel Melville 12:07 Elizabeth Dukes 13:36 Kay Sargent 20:40 Peter Ankerstjerne Watch the video highlights from The FM Innovator Summit – Houston '17: https://youtu.be/bL2guf806KM Watch the video of Tyrel Melville, FMP sharing his story from the Caribbean: https://youtu.be/tNr3V0W4sHw Watch Kay Sargent of HOK deliver her thoughts on "The Big Shift": https://youtu.be/k6_VcOqfyqE Watch the video used to introduce Peter Ankerstjerne: https://youtu.be/OosSelHTyGA Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Dan Lowry, MBA, PMP, FMP is Director of Facilities at Southern Hills Country Club in Tulsa, OK, but that is not all! Dan also hosts his own show called “The Learning FM Podcast”, and on this episode, we have put together a special “FM Podcast Crossover Experience”. Mike Petrusky asks Dan about his background as a facility management practitioner and his passion for educating FMs so they can bring value to their organizations. By focusing on the four FM knowledge domains of Operations & Maintenance, Project Management, Business Finance, and Leadership, Dan teaches FMs how to prove this value to senior management and illustrates key things you can do in order to achieve maximum effectiveness in your FM career. Mike and Dan also share a passion for Walt Disney World and they discuss what it means to be “Addicted to the Mouse”! After listening to Dan as a guest on this episode, please head over to “The Learning FM Podcast” and listen to Mike as the guest on Dan's show! Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-lowry/ Learn about Dan's book, The Complete Guide to Facility Management: https://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Facility-Management/dp/1973774895/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1509112072&sr=8-2&keywords=facility+management Visit The Learning FM Podcast Homepage: https://learningfm.com/podcast-2/ Subscribe to The Learning FM Podcast on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-learning-fm-podcast/id1231799472?mt=2 Watch the video highlights from The FM Innovator Summit – Houston '17: http://kayrellconnections.com/fm-innovator-summit-highlights-houston Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Pekka Matvejeff, M.Soc.Sc., MBA (Henley) is Chairman of the Board at EuroFM where he views networks as “Opportunity Platforms” for sharing knowledge and co-creating new opportunities in our facility management world, as well as in the broader, global business community. Mike Petrusky and Pekka share a philosophy focused on the importance of FM collaboration and they discuss “thinking big, starting small, and moving fast” in this ever-changing workplace. Pekka talks about service design thinking and use of technology with end-users in mind. Mike also asks Pekka about his time living in California and music from the U.S. he has enjoyed, which leads to another classic podcast moment as they both break out into songs by "The Eagles"! Connect with Pekka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pekka-matvejeff-52563418/ Learn more about EuroFM: https://www.eurofm.org/ Watch “Frank's Perfect Day” on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nLwvkYMEK0 Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Alana F. Dunoff, FMP, IFMA Fellow is a Consultant with AFD Facility Planning and an Adjunct Professor at Temple University where she has worked to elevate the profession by pouring into the next generation of FM professionals. Mike Petrusky talks with Alana about the importance of human connections and relationships in our facility management world, especially during these times where so many rapid changes are taking place in the workplace. Mike asks Alana about her passion for FM education and service through IFMA, plus they discuss the ups and downs of being a fan of Philadelphia sports teams! Connect with Alana on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alanadunoff/ See Alana's presentation at IFMA's World Workplace: http://events.ifma.org/worldworkplace/2017/profile.cfm?profile_name=session&master_key=26ED4EB0-A8D8-E2A5-C869-BEED1C1959D2&page_key=E119F176-0AB9-10F8-5223-761F0D4475F8&xtemplate&userLGNKEY=0 Visit the IFMA Foundation's "What is FM?" website: https://www.whatisfm.com/ Get ready for the "FM Innovator Summit" in Houston: www.fminnovatorsummit.com Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Sonny Garg is the Global Energy Solutions Lead at Uptake, a predictive analytics company that is making industry more productive, reliable, safe, and secure. The company works with several facility management and energy generation clients to prevent asset downtime, and on this episode, Mike Petrusky talks with Sonny about how buildings and campuses can get started with actionable, predictive insights using the data they already have. Mike also asks Sonny about life in Chicago, working with a startup company, and the MLB playoffs! Learn more about Uptake here: https://www.uptake.com/industries/energy?utm_source=kayrellconnections.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=smart%20buildings Get ready for the "FM Innovator Summit" in Houston: www.fminnovatorsummit.com Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Stan Mitchell is CEO of Key Facilities Management International, the UK's longest-established Facilities Management business and a globally-recognized FM pioneer. Stan has supported the FM community through his contribution to professionalizing the discipline, through roles including Past Chair of the British Institute of Facilities Management, and leading the development of FM's first international standards. Mike Petrusky asks Stan about music, the Loch Ness Monster, and the huge implications of ISO 41001: FM's forthcoming first International Management Systems Standard. Connect with Stan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-mitchell-80a2a92/ If you're attending IFMA World Workplace 2017 in Houston, then check out Stan's co-presentation on the new ISO Standards for FM on Friday, October 20, 2017, 9:15-10:15am at the George R. Brown Convention Center: http://events.ifma.org/worldworkplace/2017/profile.cfm?profile_name=session&master_key=26E9A5F3-DE04-1B56-EF2E-37B3A20AEF45&page_key=E119F176-0AB9-10F8-5223-761F0D4475F8&xtemplate&userLGNKEY=0 Follow KEY for True Facilities Management news, updates and insights on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Key_FM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FMisKey/ Website: http://key.fm/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Register for The FM Innovator Summit - Houston '17: www.fminnovatorsummit.com Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Listen to the full interview with Elizabeth Dukes of iOFFICE: http://www.kayrellconnections.com/episode31 iOFFICE is the leading workforce-centric IWMS software and the only 100% SaaS platform designed for the Digital Workplace. Visit iOFFICE: https://www.iofficecorp.com/ Connect with Elizabeth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabethdukesioffice/

Maureen Roskoski is a Senior Professional at Facility Engineering Associates where she focuses on promoting resilience and sustainability in existing facilities through consulting, presenting, and teaching. Mike Petrusky asks Maureen about the importance of planning before a disaster and the fact that increasing frequency of severe weather events requires us to be able to respond, recover and resume. More than just emergency preparedness, Maureen explains that we need to understand what resilience is and how to incorporate business resilience into our long-term planning efforts. Mike and Maureen discuss FEA's long-respected reputation as a thought-leader in the facility management community and music playlists, while also laughing about their names and the TV show, “The Office”. Connect with Maureen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maureen-roskoski-92963b16/ Learn more about Facility Engineering Associates: https://www.feapc.com/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Register for The FM Innovator Summit - Houston '17: https://www.fminnovatorsummit.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Business Continuity & Resilience Resources: Facility Managers: FEA FMLink Articles on Business Resilience Part 1 http://fmlink.com/articles/five-things-need-know-business-resilience-planning/ Part 2 https://fmlink.com/articles/operationalizing-resilience-facilities/ Organization Level: ISO 22301 Business Continuity Management Systems OSHA Emergency Action Plans Small Business Administration http://www.preparemybusiness.org/ Community Level: NIST Planning Guides NIST Decision Making Guides https://www.nist.gov/el/resilience/ Resilient Virginia Resiliency Checklist http://resilientvirginia.org/ Incident Response: NIMS 100 Course https://training.fema.gov/is/courseoverview.aspx?code=IS-100.b Ready.gov http://www.ready.gov/severe-weather  

Kelly Whitfield is a business development manager and relationship builder who exemplifies what it means for an industry-partner to prove their value to facility managers and become an "FM Innovator". While working at Avitecture and serving on the board at the Capital Chapter of IFMA, Kelly has served the FM community by working hard to understand the roles and responsibilities of facility management professionals and bringing resources to her connections. Mike Petrusky asks Kelly about new technologies and innovative solutions that are available to workplace managers and they discuss how FMs can leverage these solutions to find efficiencies in their organizations. Kelly shares the value of IFMA and also the importance of emphasizing trusted relationships, especially as the workplace evolution continues to automate to the built environment. Mike and Kelly share stories about music from the 80's, life in New Jersey and the Virginia Tech Hokies! Connect with Kelly on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-whitfield-6a265232/ Learn more about Avitecture: https://avitecture.com/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Register for The FM Innovator Summit - Houston '17: https://www.fminnovatorsummit.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Steve Warshaw is President and CEO of Intellis (formerly Warshaw Group) where he is a leading expert in the field of mobile computing and enterprise mobile application solutions. The company recently re-branded to better communicate the value of its business offering related to mobile condition assessment and capital planning tools, while leveraging other innovative technologies, like AI and BIM, for the engineering and facility management industries. Steve will be presenting in Houston at IFMA's World Workplace about lessons learned during a large-scale project his team has worked on for the City of New York. The session is called "Mega-Scale Facility Condition Assessment: Innovation for Efficiency and Justifiable Capital Plans" and will cover facility condition assessments and asset lifecycle consulting performed for the New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA), which is the largest public housing authority in North America. Mike Petrusky asks Steve about music, riding the subway to work, and the similarities between his favorite TV show "Seinfeld" and the reality of living in NYC! Connect with Steve on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-warshaw-23276/ Learn about Intellis (formerly Warshaw Group): http://www.intellis.io Hurricane relief links: IFMA Foundation - IFMA Employee Relief: http://ifmaoc.org/blog/hurricane-disaster-relief-for-ifma-employees-in-houston/ American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/ Samaritan's Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/ Charity Navigator: https://www.charitynavigator.org/index.cfm?bay=content.view&cpid=5243 Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Register for The FM Innovator Summit - Houston '17: www.fminnovatorsummit.com Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Joe Pearson, MBA has a strong belief in FM education and partnerships that will allow us to face our current workplace challenges and the ever-evolving "future of work" together. As both Location Manager of the Georgia Market for EY and President of IFMA's Atlanta Chapter, Joe is leading the way with innovative education programs and opportunities to connect with our FM community. Mike Petrusky asks Joe about what makes him passionate about FM, the opportunities that come from involvement with IFMA, and the role of sociology in the workplace. We find out why Joe is a very "lucky" guy and it turns out that he gets inspired by one of Mike's favorite songs, too! Connect with Joe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-pearson-7675b63/ Find Joe on Twitter & Instagram: @JoePearsonATL (https://twitter.com/JoePearsonATL & http://instagram.com/joepearsonatl Learn about the IFMA Atlanta Chapter: http://www.ifmaatlanta.org/ Hurricane Harvey Relief Links: IFMA Foundation - IFMA Employee Relief: http://ifmaoc.org/blog/hurricane-disaster-relief-for-ifma-employees-in-houston/ American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/donate/hurricane-harvey Samaritan's Purse: https://www.samaritanspurse.org/disaster/hurricane-harvey/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Register for The FM Innovator Summit - Houston '17: http://events.eventzilla.net/e/the-fm-innovator-summit--houston-17-2138931005 Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/  

Edward Ehlers, CFM, FMP is a facilities management professional at a global FM services provider, but that is not all. The big takeaway from this episode is most certainly that we should "never judge a book by its cover"! We learn about Ed's work as an FM professional, but that is just the beginning, as we'll also explore some of the many other facets of his very interesting life. Ed is a deep thinker, a writer, an artist, and the owner of the largest FM related group on LinkedIn (FMG). Mike Petrusky asks Ed to share his thoughts on a topic that is sure to ring true with our podcast community: "Unsettling Sentiments: Disruptive Thinking & Unconventional Wisdom in Facilities Management". The five thoughts that Ed has identified are as follows: 1. Facility managers don't manage facilities. 2. Stop! You're not networking, are you? 3. Cost savings? Yeah, that's on my list. I'll get around to it. 4. Customer service is not my job. 5. Hurry up and pause. Listen as Mike asks Ed about each "disruptive thought" and also explores how our FM community can leverage these ideas to build a culture of collaboration and meet the challenges of the evolving workplace together! Connect with Ed on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edwardehlers/ Join the largest FM group on LinkedIn - "Facilities Management Group (FMG)": https://www.linkedin.com/groups/Facilities-Management-Group-134366/about Watch Ed's CIFMERS 2016 address in Madrid, Spain: https://youtu.be/F8zGZa_9_4g Learn about Ed's children's book "Lily & Lucy: An Easter Story": https://amzn.com/1945304197 Visit Ed's Etsy Shop "CliftonStone": https://www.etsy.com/shop/CliftonStone Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Register for The FM Innovator Summit - Houston '17: http://events.eventzilla.net/e/the-fm-innovator-summit--houston-17-2138931005 Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Subscribe to the "FM Innovator Podcast": iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

In Part 2 of their conversation, Peter Ankerstjerne of ISS A/S shares with Mike Petrusky the importance of workplace experiences and service design, as well as the need for collaboration and strategic partnerships in facility management. As organizations continue to adapt to what the future of work will mean for them, Peter recommends that we "start with why" and focus more on outcomes to measure employee satisfaction, which is the key metric when seeking to attract and retain top talent in today's marketplace. ISS has led the industry with a series of white books and other research to help FM professionals think more strategically, work with service excellence, and achieve the changes necessary to keep pace with the workplace evolution. Mike asks Peter about his life in Copenhagen, vested outsourcing, and innovations in the workplace. Plus, they come up with a great idea for the perfect musical group to entertain us at IFMA's World Workplace in the future! Listen to Part 1 of the conversation with Peter here: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode49 Learn more about ISS: https://www.issworld.com/ Explore FM industry research from ISS: http://www.servicefutures.com Follow ISS research on future of work: http://betterworkplaces.issworld.com/ Follow Peter on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ISSCMO (Twitter handle: @ISSCMO) Follow Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ankerstjerne-1aa9121/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Register for The FM Innovator Summit - Houston '17: http://events.eventzilla.net/e/the-fm-innovator-summit--houston-17-2138931005 Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Subscribe to the "FM Innovator Podcast": iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

“The FM Innovator Summit” will take place during IFMA's World Workplace in Houston, TX at 6:30am on October 19, 2017! A full BREAKFAST BUFFET served An inspirational "LIVE PODCAST" experience Keynote by KAY SARGENT For the first time ever, “The FM Innovator Nation” will gather during IFMA's World Workplace in Houston, TX! With a mission to inspire and motivate our FM community, we'll help build partnerships that will allow us to face the workplace evolution together! Our belief is that a true "culture of collaboration" is required to help industry-professionals innovate and adapt in order to keep pace with the changing marketplace. Your host, Mike Petrusky, will direct participants through a "live podcast experience" as he talks with FM industry-leaders about workplace trends, challenges, and the future of the built environment. A full, hot breakfast will be served as we focus on our common human experiences and we'll be encouraged to get outside of our comfort zones! Kay Sargent of HOK will deliver a keynote address on "The Big Shift" taking place in the transformational workplace of tomorrow. If you have a passion to elevate the FM profession, please join us, and…Be an FM innovator!® A LIMITED NUMBER OF EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE FREE BOOK WITH REGISTRATION (while supplies last): Choice of "The Employee Experience Advantage" by Jacob Morgan OR "The Healthy Workplace" by Leigh Stringer. Register here: http://events.eventzilla.net/e/the-fm-innovator-summit--houston-17-2138931005 For more information, visit: http://kayrellconnections.com/summit THANKS TO OUR PARTNERS FOR MAKING THIS EVENT POSSIBLE! iOFFICE: https://www.iofficecorp.com/ Warshaw Group: http://warshawgroup.com/ Lucid: https://lucidconnects.com/ ISS: https://www.issworld.com/ CADD Microsystems: http://www.caddmicrosystems.com/ IFMA's Knowledge Library | Millicare by EBC Carpet Services | Fanelli McClain | InScope Innovation | ABM | Siemens | HOK

Gary McKelvey, Jr. of Siemens Corporation (our very first podcast guest!) returns to the show to reminisce about how far we have come at this milestone for the "FM Innovator Podcast": Episode #50! Gary and Mike are both passionate about elevating the facility management profession, and their work at the Capital Chapter of IFMA has given them many opportunities to collaborate and build partnerships that help deliver innovative solutions to our FM community. Today, they focus on facing the challenge of our industry's "skills gap" and the need to fill "The FM Pipeline" with talent that will help manage the built environment into the future. Gary talks about his involvement with the IFMA Foundation and their efforts to bring "The Facilithon" to state-wide "SkillsUSA" competitions. Mike asks about these opportunities and hopes to clarify the mission for listeners, as there are many FM professionals and industry-partners that might not be aware of these initiatives. Once again, the role of military veterans in the FM industry and how they are bringing their military experience into our facility management world is discussed. Mike and Gary share memories from their first interview, they offer several "shout-outs" to past guests of the podcast, and of course, there is some really bad singing by Mike, once again. Enjoy as we celebrate "The Big 5-0" together! Learn more about the IFMA Foundation: http://foundation.ifma.org/ Find out about the FM Pipeline: http://www.fmpipeline.org/ Connect with the Capital Chapter of IFMA: http://www.ifmacap.org/ Watch the Mike Rowe Video on SkillsUSA: https://youtu.be/yihG89SB00g Learn more about SkillsUSA: http://www.skillsusa.org/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Subscribe to the "FM Innovator Podcast": iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

Peter Ankerstjerne is CMO at ISS A/S, a leading global provider of facility services, where he is in charge of marketing, branding, and research that provides a tremendous amount of high quality content for our FM community. Peter shares with Mike Petrusky about where the facility management market is heading and how ISS hopes to be an industry thought-leader that inspires us to elevate the FM profession by delivering workplace strategies that meet the future of work and the workplace experience agendas. By collaborating with HR to help retain and attract talent, and by increasing productivity, facility professionals can design a workplace that helps drive the strategic agenda of their organizations. Peter is involved with the Workplace Evolutionaries at IFMA and Mike talks about engaging with the WE community at IFMA's Facility Fusion and World Workplace conferences. While exploring the famous musical artists that have originated in Denmark, we are reminded of a classic tune from the 1990's that originated in Copenhagen and (oh, no!) Mike breaks out into song again! Follow Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ankerstjerne-1aa9121/ Learn more about ISS: https://www.issworld.com/ Explore FM industry research from ISS: https://www.issworld.com/about-iss/research/white-books Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Subscribe to the "FM Innovator Podcast": iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

In Part 2 of their conversation, Mike Petrusky asks Jacob Morgan about future technologies, the evolving workplace, and more about his latest book, "The Employee Experience Advantage: How to Win the War for Talent by Giving Employees the Workspaces they Want, the Tools they Need, and a Culture They Can Celebrate". As a best-selling author, keynote speaker, and a futurist, Jacob offers unique insights about how FM professionals can prioritize information when evaluating technological advances and how they might manage changes impacting the built environment, including his views on artificial intelligence (AI). Mike talks with Jacob about their shared interest in science fiction movies (yes, including Star Wars!) and books that provide a fascinating look at our possible future world. Follow Jacob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmorgan8/ Learn about Jacob's book & podcast: https://thefutureorganization.com/ Join "The Future If" Community: www.thefutureif.com Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Subscribe to the "FM Innovator Podcast": iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

Jacob Morgan is a keynote speaker, a three time best-selling author, and a futurist with an understanding of what organizations must do to "win the war for talent" in today's workplace. Mike Petrusky talks with Jacob about his latest book, "The Employee Experience Advantage", which is focused on understanding how the workplace is changing and why culture, environment, and physical spaces are key factors in the future of work. Jacob shares his acronym ("COOL” Office Spaces) to determine if an organization is offering physical space that provides the four things that employees care about most when it comes to their work environment. Mike asks about Jacob's "The Future of Work Podcast" and the interviews he has done with executives from Gensler (Ep. 110) and CBRE (Ep. 145), two specific episodes that will be of great interest to the "FM Innovator Nation". We learn more about the evolving role of facility managers in the "workplace experience center" and the future trends in physical space that will help better connect employees to their organization's mission. Follow Jacob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobmorgan8/ Learn about Jacob's book & podcast: https://thefutureorganization.com/ Join "The Future If" Community: www.thefutureif.com Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Subscribe to the "FM Innovator Podcast": iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

InScope Innovation is working with big data and the Internet of Things to gain insights from the interconnection of devices and systems with the mission of having a global impact on the built environment. Mike Petrusky talks with InScope Innovation's President & Co-Founder, Mike Bruce, and VP of Energy Services, Eric Oliver, about how facility managers can make use of unique data analysis and information to generate powerful outcomes for their organizations. These industry-leaders believe that technology can transform people, and by doing so, those people can transform the FM industry. By leveraging automation to bring about real change and innovation in their workplaces, facility professionals can be freed up to focus on strategic initiatives. Mike Bruce shares his experiences with conversations in the C-Suite and offers inspiration and insights about the essential role that FMs can have by focusing on the impact of human capital in their workplaces. Mike P. also asks "What is an ESCO?" and learns the real story of how energy savings can be measured and proven using new technologies…and he jokes about the one way that his alma mater, Virginia Tech, ranks higher than MIT! Connect with Mike Bruce on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebruce/ Connect with Eric Oliver on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emoenergy/ Learn more about InScope Innovation: http://inscopeinnovation.com/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

Vik Bangia is Founder and Managing Principal of Verum Consulting, LLC, a strategy and operations consulting firm based in Minneapolis, MN. He serves on the Global Board of Directors for CoreNet Global where he is recognized as an expert in corporate real estate outsourcing and is also a sought after keynote speaker. Vik talks with Mike Petrusky and shares his ideas for making the RFP process for corporate real estate fun again by promoting innovation and creativity during the vendor selection process. He talks about the importance of connecting service providers with an organization's entire team to promote collaboration and business partnerships that will lead to a more successful corporate real estate decision-making process. When Mike asks for a real-life example, Vik discusses his partnership with Philip Grossberg at Avnet and the success they have experienced using this process. There are valuable insights for both facility management practitioners and industry-partners alike...and some classic rock, too! Connect with Vik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vik-bangia-0b54522/ Get a free copy of Vik's eBook mentioned during the show. Just email Vik at info@verumconsulting.com, put "eBook" in the subject line and provide your full contact information. Your information will not be shared. Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

Steven C. Early, CFM, AssocRICS, FMP is an Operations Specialist at NHPCO and he shares his FM story and talks with Mike Petrusky about some of the experiences and connections he has made at IFMA conferences and local events. From VIP nightclub stories in Las Vegas to his recent recognition as the Capital Chapter of IFMA's Author of the Year, Steve shares his thoughts about transformational changes in the workplace and the evolving role of facility managers. We discuss the future of FM, Seinfeld references, and Steven encourages us all to get outside of our comfort zones and not to wait for things to come to us, but instead...”dive in” and get involved with IFMA! Connect with Steven on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steven-early-202b4143/ Learn more about NHPCO: https://www.wehonorveterans.org/ http://www.caringinfo.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1 https://moments.nhpco.org/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" & get your FREE “Partnering for Excellence” E-book at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2017: http://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

Brad Gaskins of The McIntosh Group is one of the nation's leading experts on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and this is the final installment of a three-part series on the topic of ADA compliance. On this episode of the podcast, Brad helps facility managers and owners "begin with the end in mind" when hiring an ADA consultant. Mike Petrusky asks Brad about the most important considerations when evaluating the types of consultants that can help FMs make sure that their facilities are in compliance with the Act. Brad and Mike walk through questions to ask and important requirements to consider when researching the many options to determine who is best qualified to guide them through this challenging process. Mike also reflects on his recent visit to the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of IFMA where he met some really great people and delivered a speech about FM innovation, collaboration, and partnerships...and he also shares a couple of lessons learned...from his Mom! Listen to Part 1 of the interview here: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode26 Listen to Part 2 of the interview here: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode32 Questions about the ADA? Mention this podcast when you "Ask Brad" online at http://mcintoshtransforms.com/ and get a FREE copy of the "2010 ADA Standards Field Guide". Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Subscribe to the podcast: iTunes: http://ow.ly/7oJF304EivM Google Play: https://t.co/4kSe3vzK77 Stitcher: http://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=131544&refid=stpr  

Managing the healthcare built environment brings a variety of special challenges, and Robert Graham, CHFM, has experienced much of this in his role as Director of Facilities at a large, DC-area healthcare system for the world's largest Fortune 500 facility management & real estate provider. Mike Petrusky is always looking for ideas about new FM perspectives to discuss, so when Rob asked for healthcare industry coverage on the podcast, little did he know that he would be the next guest on the show! Rob talks about some of the unique regulations and service requirements that facility managers in the healthcare world must be prepared to handle. He also shares his view on the importance of collaboration with industry-partners as well as some of the changes and new technologies he is seeing in FM. Mike is always excited to talk about music, and in Rob, he finds another "Star Wars" fan who is bringing up the next generation of "young Jedi" at home! Connect with Rob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertcgraham/ Learn about the CHFM certification from ASHE: http://www.ashe.org/education/chfm/index.shtml Find out how Kayrell can help you deliver your brand message: http://www.kayrell.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" at http://kayrellconnections.com/

Mike 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 your leadership, and bringing innovation to the workplace. This audio-only edit of the webinar serves as a highlight reel featuring the wisdom of Seth Godin and some of Mike's favorite quotes from Albert Einstein, Winston Churchill, Jack Welch, and others! Watch Mike's complete World FM Day webinar here: http://fmcc-workplace.com/ifmafmcc-worldfmday-2017-liveslot1713-partnering-for-excellence-by-mike-petrusky/ See all recordings from the Virtual Conference – Webinar Event on FMCC TV (YouTube): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQNpj1MuWGHlc1EwYxgG9iPkc8JsJwRYA Register to see Mike at the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of IFMA's Annual Meeting: http://ifmacentralpa.org/events/2017-annual-meeting/ Find out how Kayrell can help you deliver your brand message: http://www.kayrell.com/ Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" at http://kayrellconnections.com/

Jill Johnson of Johnson Consulting Services is an award-winning management consultant and she has worked with facility managers to encourage strategic planning & thinking that elevates the FM profession. In Part 2 of this discussion, Mike Petrusky asks Jill about her experiences with public speaking and the advice she gives to young professionals as they look to grow their career in facility management. She shares her thoughts on collaboration in the workplace and the value of shared goals for FM practitioners and service-providers when forming successful partnerships. We discuss the power of IFMA connections and the need to make building industry relationships a priority in this fast-changing marketplace. Mike also updates the “FM Innovator Nation” on the many exciting IFMA-related activities he's been working on as he looks forward to an action-packed summer! Listen to Part 1 of the interview with Jill: http://kayrellconnections.com/episode21 Connect with Jill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsonconsultingservices/ Get Jill's white paper on networking for young professionals: http://www.jcs-usa.com/insight-information/white-papers/white-paper-tips-for-young-professionals/ Learn more about Jill's "B.O.L.D. Questions" books at www.jcs-usa.com Watch Mike's World FM Day 2017 webinar: http://fmcc-workplace.com/ifmafmcc-worldfmday-2017-liveslot1713-partnering-for-excellence-by-mike-petrusky/ Register to see Mike at the Central Pennsylvania Chapter of IFMA's Annual Meeting: http://ifmacentralpa.org/events/2017-annual-meeting/ Find out how Kayrell can help you deliver your brand message: http://www.kayrell.com/  

Katie King, MBA is our first guest from "across the pond" and she definitely is an "FM innovator"! Katie is Co-Founder of AI in FM and Founder of Zoodikers, a digital PR and social media marketing firm where she has helped to elevate the facility management profession through her work with both FM trade associations and industry-partners alike. Katie can be seen and heard on BBC TV and radio, she has delivered two TEDx talks, and she often presents at facility management conferences around the world. Mike Petrusky asks Katie about her background growing up in the UK, her favorite music artists, and strategies for marketing in today's FM world. They talk about the latest technology trends and workplace innovations, including artificial intelligence and automation tools that are having an impact on FM and other business functions. Mike tries his best to make sense of everything by relating it to his favorite movie ("Star Wars", of course) and, once again, he happily violates the "no more singing rule" on the podcast! Connect with Katie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katieeking/ Find Katie on Twitter: https://twitter.com/katieeking?lang=en Learn more about Zoodikers: http://zoodikers.com/ BONUS AUDIO CONTENT: Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" at http://fminnovator.com and receive a link to hear 10 additional minutes of Mike's conversation with Katie, exclusively for "FM innovator" subscribers! Find out how Kayrell can help you deliver your brand message: http://www.kayrell.com/  

Dean T. Kashiwagi, PhD, P.E., IFMA Fellow, Fulbright Scholar is a professor at Arizona State University and the Director of the Performance Based Studies Research Group (PBSRG), a worldwide leader in improving facility and project performance and efficiency. Mike Petrusky asks Dr. Dean about the role of the facility manager in the future, automation in the workplace, and what makes a good leader. The importance of leveraging experts when managing projects in the built environment is an essential element of Dr. Dean's "best value approach" to procurement and he shares how simplifying processes leads to success. Mike shares the story of interviewing Dr. Dean's student, Jake Gunnoe, on Episode 11 of the podcast, and we find out whether or not Jake was paying attention in class! Connect with Dr. Dean on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deankashiwagi/ Learn more about the "Best Value Business Model" at PBSRG: http://pbsrg.com/ Register for "The Best Value Conference" - January 15-19, 2018 in Tempe, AZ: http://bestvalueconference.ksm-inc.com/ Hear Jake Gunnoe's interview on "The FM Innovator Podcast": http://kayrellconnections.com/episode11 Sign up to "Be an FM innovator!®" at http://kayrellconnections.com/ Find out how Kayrell can help you deliver your brand message: http://www.kayrell.com/