Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP is Director of IFM at ABM Industries Supporting Waymo where he is responsible for overseeing facility management operations and is passionate about driving operational excellence, safety, and innovation. He also serves as Vice President of the IFMA Silicon Valley Chapter and Secretary for IFMA’s Corporate Facilities Council with a mission is to assist FMs in navigating their career journey using leadership skills training, peer mentoring, and specialized education. Mike Petrusky asks Richard about his experiences in the profession and why he believes that knowing one's strengths and attributes is essential for success in facility management. Being a workplace leader in FM today involves a balance between the technical aspects of the job and the human element of creating spaces that foster innovation and productivity. Richard brings his personal passion for leadership development and community engagement to his career, which has resulted in his attaining IFMA credentials that have led to his professional success. Mike and Richard discuss IFMA’s upcoming World Workplace conference in Minneapolis as they look forward to networking and great educational opportunities and they encourage you to grow in your facility management journey by offering the inspiration needed to be a Workplace Innovator!
Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-peterson-cfm-fmp-sfp-33a526ba/
Learn more about IFMA’s World Workplace: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/
Explore the ABM website: https://www.abm.com/
Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/
Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
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Richard Peterson, CFM, FMP, SFP is Director of IFM at ABM Industries Supporting Waymo where he is responsible for overseeing facility management operations and is passionate about driving operational excellence, safety, and innovation. He also serves as Vice President of the IFMA Silicon Valley Chapter and Secretary for IFMA’s Corporate Facilities Council with a mission is to assist FMs in navigating their career journey using leadership skills training, peer mentoring, and specialized education. Mike Petrusky asks Richard about his experiences in the profession and why he believes that knowing one's strengths and attributes is essential for success in facility management. Being a workplace leader in FM today involves a balance between the technical aspects of the job and the human element of creating spaces that foster innovation and productivity. Richard brings his personal passion for leadership development and community engagement to his career, which has resulted in his attaining IFMA credentials that have led to his professional success. Mike and Richard discuss IFMA’s upcoming World Workplace conference in Minneapolis as they look forward to networking and great educational opportunities and they encourage you to grow in your facility management journey by offering the inspiration needed to be a Workplace Innovator!
Connect with Richard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-peterson-cfm-fmp-sfp-33a526ba/
Learn more about IFMA’s World Workplace: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/
Explore the ABM website: https://www.abm.com/
Discover free resources and explore past interviews at: https://www.workplaceinnovator.com/
Learn more about Eptura™: https://eptura.com/
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/
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