Operate Intelligently Podcast

We always love to have visitors and this week Mary Beth Ormiston joins Bob and Ray K in the studio to help remind all of our facility managers out there about ways to minimize risk as we move into winter. No matter what part of the country you are in, there will probably be some kind of preparation that goes into this change in season and sometimes we forget about the risk management side of things. Is your team properly trained for the upcoming preventive work? Have you gone over proper protocols and procedures that go along with it? What are some of the more risky jobs that we need to take care of?

It may be risky business, but someone has to do it… Be sure to listen in and make sure you have dotted your i’s and crossed all of your t’s!

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Between day-to-day operations and unexpected emergencies, on-the-ground building managers have their plates full. But savvy facility managers understand that having a checklist in place can be crucial to avoiding more serious issues when the hard months of winter hit.

Bob and Ray go through the top things to remember when getting ready for the colder weather! Do you have PMs in place for season change prep? Is your inventory stocked? Do you have your reliable snow shovel ready to go?

Listen in for a few tips and tricks to stay ahead of the chill!

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Bob and Ray are continuing their conversation on change but this week they have brought in a special guest! Change Management expert Jack Spain joins us in the studio to share his knowledge on the subject and how facility managers can better prepare and deal with change as it happens. How does diversity in your team help the outcome? How do you deal with the “contrarians”? What part does the data play?

Join us as we wrap up this discussion and really nail down the best ways to deal with the ever changing world of facility management.

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As the old saying goes, the only constant in the world is change. This is especially true in the maintenance and operations world. Technology, frequent regulatory changes, and a host of other changing factors ensure that nothing stays the same for too long. Bob and Ray talk change management in the studio this week. Is change really a four-letter word? What are the best practices when communicating to your team? How do you prepare for resistance? How do you get buy-in from every department?

So, whether you are introducing a new technology or a new member to your team, take a few minutes to listen in and learn how to tackle change head on!

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Effectively communicating with your organizational leadership is crucial to your job! By making sure you and your C-Suite are on the same page, you will be setting your and your team up for success. So, what does that entail? How do you start the conversation? What do they need to know about you and your staff that will help them make the best decisions? What is the most important aspect of the organization to them?

Bob and Ray spend this episode answering these questions and helping bridge the gap that can exist between you and your decision makers.

Take a few minutes to listen and learn how to start speaking the same language!

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Tim Gasper is back with us this week to continue talking about performance contracts, but this time he will be focusing on the money and return aspect. What is the average savings a facility can expect with this? How are the dollar amounts actually calculated? What kind of money are we really talking about and how quickly can we use that capital to pay off these contracts? These are just a few of the questions that Bob, Ray, and Tim tackle in this week’s episode.

Take a few minutes to get to the bottom dollar of performance contracting! 

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This week, Bob and Ray invited Tim Gasper from Brady Trane into the studio to talk about performance contracting and energy savings. What exactly is performance contracting? What are your low hanging energy fruits that can produce the savings you need to take on a project like this? How do you get started and how long will it last? Tim shares his years of experience and walks us through every step of this process and what to expect along the way.

If you and your organization have been thinking about this, you don’t want to miss this episode!

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This week, we welcome the newest member to the FacilityDude podcast team. Ray Karawhala joins Bob as our new co-host and this dynamic duo kicks off by talking about the evolution of air conditioning. Did you know that this past week was the birthday of Carrier’s invention? Do you know how it came about? Where did the idea come from?

Join us this week to learn a few fun facts about how we beat the heat in the summertime!

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This week Bob takes a look into crisis planning and preparation. Do you know what to do in an emergency situation in your facility? When was the last time you updated your plans?  Are they easily accessible to you and your staff? Joining Bob in the studio this week is Anne Kloefkorn, our resident expert on crisis and emergency preparedness. She shares her stories, best practices, and tips for how to approach this important and sometimes scary subject.

Don’t let lack of preparation and communication become an issue in your organization, so take a few minutes and listen in this week.

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I think we can all agree that facility managers wear so many different hats on a daily basis…all the way from electrician, to accountant, to counselor!  You may not think of yourself as a salesman, but on any given day, you have to “sell” your idea, budget proposal, or employee justification to someone! Knowing how to approach upper management and what tactics to utilize when trying to explain your side of the story and get what you need for your team is key in being successful. Join Bob and Dude salesman, Jon Mills, as they discuss what it takes to be the most effective salesman for your organization.

Take a listen before you start wheelin’ and dealin’ this week!

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