Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience | Facility Management | CRE | Digital Workplace Technology

As 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 Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Read Peter Ankerstjerne's article on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/future-facility-management-bright-we-would-like-think-ankerstjerne/

REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - "Who Will Take the Lead? LIVE from IFMA's Facility Fusion": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-take-the-lead-podcast

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Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Dan 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 the power of AI by using algorithms to help understand the vast amounts of data that have been gathered and combining that data from multiple sources to enhance and optimize building performance. Mike asks Dan to address the concerns about privacy and tracking in the workplace and they explore the need to build transparency and trust as you deploy new technologies in your organization. Dan shares some inspiration from Bill Belichick and Mike offers wisdom from Yoda while we also enjoy the first ever episode of "Mariachi Podcast Karaoke"!

Connect with Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dpryan87/

Learn more about VergeSense: https://vergesense.com/

REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - "Who Will Take the Lead? LIVE from IFMA's Facility Fusion": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-take-the-lead-podcast

REGISTER for IFMA's Facility Fusion in Atlanta: https://facilityfusion.ifma.org/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

David 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 by how well we work together, directing a variety of people and their responsibilities to follow a strategy where the business plan takes us. Mike and David discuss how FM consultants can help to identify and bring out the resources that improve the performance of an organization and develop teams so they work well together. They talk about plans for IFMA's Facility Fusion and World Workplace and how the FMCC is working with IFMA's IT Community in providing a framework around the practical side of selection and implementation of FM technologies. David enjoys music featuring a chorus with an orchestra and that leads Mike to explore movie soundtracks and the first ever podcast edition of "Choral Karaoke"!

Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-reynolds-cfm-fmp-9953977/

Learn more about IFMA's FMCC: https://fmcc.ifma.org/

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Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Robert 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 retain top talent in today's competitive marketplace. For your condensed listening pleasure, here is an edit of the conversation that will help you to be a workplace innovator in your organization!

Connect with Bob on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-d-fox-aia-iida-leed-ap-89a3586/

Download the Full 1-Hour Webinar Recording with Mike & Bob: https://www.iofficecorp.com/download-webinar-recording-beyond-cre-fm

REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - "Powering the Changing Workplace with Flexibility": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-powering-the-changing-workplace-podcast

REGISTER for the LIVE IFMA Chapter Event - "Powering the Changing Workplace with Flexibility": http://ifma-westchesterhudsonvalley.com/event/joint-meeting-with-nyc/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Razia Ferdousi-Meyer is Managing Director, Global Leader of Real Estate & Business Administration at Ankura where she leverages her background in hospitality to create workspaces that support the vision and future needs of her organization. Mike Petrusky asks Razia to describe how workplace trends around amenities and culture help to meet the expectations and preferences of a diverse workforce. Razia believes that providing space for healthy and happy employees is a great opportunity for workplace leaders, but it also can be a big challenge. Her real world experiences have prepared Razia to help people be successful and do their best work while she encourages that we all be kind to each other in the workplace. Razia and Mike agree that we must invite and accept change to keep moving forward and they also share a love of Bollywood music, which leads to another fun episode of podcast karaoke!

Connect with Razia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raziameyer/

Learn more about Ankura: https://ankura.com/

REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - "Powering the Changing Workplace with Flexibility": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-powering-the-changing-workplace-podcast

REGISTER for the LIVE IFMA Chapter Event - "Powering the Changing Workplace with Flexibility": http://ifma-westchesterhudsonvalley.com/event/joint-meeting-with-nyc/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Rachel Casanova of Balansett and Bill Dowzer of BVN definitely understand the unique needs of law firms when it comes to workplace design and culture change. Mike Petrusky asks Rachel and Bill to share their ideas about workplace strategies that incorporate the different priorities and decision making processes at professional services companies. Often seen as the last bastion of the individual workspace, law firms want to service their clients with excellence, but may need to get in step with modern workplace design so they do not get disrupted by companies offering a less rigid approach or an exciting start up culture. Rachel and Bill explain that one size does not fit all and workplace leaders must seek to empower people to make choices to work in different ways while still coming together to collaborate. Attracting and retaining top talent at law firms is a priority, so Rachel and Bill explore how designing an architectural environment with transparency can create opportunities, impact culture, and drive behaviors that bring people together!

Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-casanova-63a3896/

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/billdowzer/

REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - "Powering the Changing Workplace with Flexibility": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-powering-the-changing-workplace-podcast

REGISTER for the LIVE IFMA Chapter Event - "Powering the Changing Workplace with Flexibility": http://ifma-westchesterhudsonvalley.com/event/joint-meeting-with-nyc/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Cameron 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 place where they can succeed. Mike asks Cam to tell the story of how he picked up the mantle of his father's work and finished the book he began about recapitalization planning and total cost of ownership modeling while also addressing the value of data and other elements that impact the built environment. In the end, Mike and Cam agree that facilities management is people management and they celebrate with another Maynard Ferguson edition of "trumpet karaoke"!

Connect with Cameron on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameron-christensen-cefp-fmp-3531515/

Learn more about Cam's book: https://buildingteamsbook.com/

REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - "Beyond CRE & FM: How Space Delivers Value for Workplace Leaders": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-beyond-cre-fm-podcast

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

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Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Annemarie 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 ready to work in that space. For your condensed listening pleasure, here is an edit of the conversation that will help you to be a workplace innovator in your organization!

Connect with Annemarie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annemarie-fleming/

Download the Full 1-Hour Webinar Recording with Mike & Annemarie: https://www.iofficecorp.com/download-webinar-recording-the-ongoing-journey

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Learn more about the Workplace Evolutionaries: https://we.ifma.org/

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Graham 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, including technological advances and the radical transformations taking place in corporate offices with activity-based work, the shared economy and collaborative spaces. This episode offers inspiration for FM professionals as they take on the important responsibility of both protecting buildings and enabling businesses to attract and retain talent by providing leading edge employee experiences. Finally, in what might be the most epic episode of "podcast karaoke" yet, Graham encourages Mike to attempt singing songs by both Jessie J and Midnight Oil!

Connect with Graham on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graham-tier-75065412/

Catch up with IFMA in 2019: http://www.ifma.org/events/

REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - "Beyond CRE & FM: How Space Delivers Value for Workplace Leaders": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-beyond-cre-fm-podcast

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Chris Kelly is Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer of Convene, the fastest-growing network of full-service, tech-enabled meeting, event, and flexible workspaces. Mike Petrusky asks Chris about his vision for the future of the built environment and how shared services, spaces and technologies are impacting the world of commercial real estate and office buildings. There is a paradigm shift taking place in workplace infrastructure that is changing how facility management and CRE leaders will need to manage their portfolios to meet the needs of their employees. Chris explains how technology enablement and the shared economy are on a collision course with the largest asset class in the world and that this intersection is reconfiguring how the real estate industry will work. Mike and Chris discover they have a mutual appreciation of talented drummers like Stewart Copeland (which leads to "The Police" version of podcast karaoke) while they offer some great insights and inspiration for workplace innovators everywhere.

Connect with Chris on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ckelly3/

Learn more about Convene: https://convene.com/ REGISTER for the Next iOFFICE Webinar - "The Ongoing Journey of Change in the Workplace": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-the-ongoing-journey-podcast

Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/

Share your thoughts with Mike via email: [email protected]

Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/