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

Leigh Stringer, LEED AP, is an author, a researcher, and a workplace strategy expert for EYP. In August 2018, Mike Petrusky visited Leigh at the EYP office in Washington, D.C. to broadcast a live webinar called "The Next Generation of Healthy Workplaces: Coworking, Biophilia and Working Outdoors". Leigh shared her experiences and research around L.L. Bean's "Be an Outsider" at work initiative where outdoor coworking spaces were set up in cities across the country. She also discussed the latest trends in biophilia and healthy workspaces. 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 Leigh on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leighstringer/ Learn more about L.L. Bean's "Be an Outsider" research: www.beanoutsideratwork.com Download the Full 1-Hour Webinar Recording with Mike & Leigh: https://www.iofficecorp.com/download-webinar-recording-the-next-generation-of-healthy-workplaces REGISTER for the Next LIVE Webinar with Michel Theriault: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-prove-your-value Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Michael DeLacey is Principal and CEO of Microdesk, an Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations & Maintenance industry consultancy, with decades of experience in integrating technology into the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Michael to share his vision on how technology is impacting the lifecycle of buildings today and what we might see in the future. Microdesk strives to educate about how workplace leaders can help integrate tech into workflows to get better results and Michael explains how BIM processes and the data available in these models can help leaders draw metrics and improve ROI. Mike and Michael discuss the importance of collaboration from the earliest stages of a project and how changing understanding and encouraging involvement with CRE, FM, and operations can improve efficiencies. Mike asks Michael for his thoughts on how tech tools like VR, AR, and AI are having a significant impact on the design process as well as in operations and maintenance. Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-delacey-aa824130/ Learn more about Microdesk: https://www.microdesk.com/ Sign up for the next iOFFICE Webinar: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-strategic-workplace-partnerships-fm-innovation Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

René Jackson is Regional Manager of Real Estate and Facilities at Ciena Corporation in Silicon Valley, CA. Mike Petrusky asks René about her FM story and the support she has received throughout her journey from the IFMA community. René shares an inspirational quote about goal setting and discusses how anticipating employees' needs is essential to creating great experiences and workplace satisfaction. Mike and René talk about the integration of technology and real estate as Ciena moves forward with testing a new workplace strategy to create better environments for different employee activities. It is an exciting time of change in the workplace, so René and Mike celebrate the value of FM voices being heard and they'll put a smile on your face with their "podcast karaoke" version of a 70's disco classic! Connect with René on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/René-jackson-b57b01/ Find Your Local IFMA Chapter: https://www.ifma.org/membership/membership-benefits/local-chapter-benefits Sign up for the next iOFFICE Webinar: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-elevate-your-employee-experience-with-one-workplace-app Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Mike Petrusky, host of the Workplace Innovator Podcast, shares an update on the show now having twenty interviews in the books! As we get ready for a busy fall season, Mike asks the audience for feedback and offers ideas for finding inspiration by connecting with our community of workplace leaders at upcoming industry events. Reflecting on his recent interviews and looking ahead to plans for the future, Mike tells a story about our need to balance new, innovative pursuits, while also maintaining existing assets and caring for the built environment. Facility management and corporate real estate professionals are encouraged to seek personal connections and collaboration opportunities with our industry's experts to be a workplace innovator! Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ REGISTER for the Next LIVE Webinar with Leigh Stringer: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-the-next-generation-of-healthy-workplaces Listen to the Freakonomics Radio episode "In Praise of Maintenance": http://freakonomics.com/podcast/in-praise-of-maintenance/ Learn more about Neil Usher's book, "The Elemental Workplace": http://elementalworkplace.com/ Learn more about Doug & Cameron Christensen's Book: https://buildingteamsbook.com/ Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Kate North is Vice President of Workplace Innovation at Colliers International and the Global Chair of the Workplace Evolutionaries at IFMA where she is helping to build a community of practitioners, strategists and innovators that strive to "be the change" in the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Kate to share her background story and passion for finding the connection between design and how it impacts people. Believing that workplace is a tool for transformational change, Kate encourages senior leaders to think about the workplace as a tool to attract, retain, and engage the people in their organizations. Kate and Mike agree that having a holistic view of the workplace is essential as we must be willing to step out of our comfort zone and seek to collaborate across disciplines to drive innovation. They discuss the plans for the Workplace Evolutionaries community at IFMA's World Workplace 2018 and give us a preview of the excitement, education (and singing) that will take place in Charlotte this October! Connect with Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-north-8019082/ Register for IFMA's World Workplace 2018: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/ Learn more about the Workplace Evolutionaries: http://we.ifma.org/ Check out WE's #WWPChar18 week at a glance: http://we.ifma.org/events/world-workplace-2018-wes-week-a-glance/ REGISTER for the Next LIVE Webinar with Leigh Stringer: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-the-next-generation-of-healthy-workplaces Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Adi Gaskell is an innovation thinker, a writer and consultant based in London, England where he contributes to some of the biggest online media platforms including Forbes, the Huffington Post, and the BBC. Mike Petrusky asks Adi about some of the recent articles he has published covering the latest trends in the world of work on his website called "The Horizons Tracker". Adi says the workplace is being reshaped by technology and evolving social trends making this a fascinating time to explore the impact of coworking, the gig economy, and big data. Mike and Adi agree about the importance of understanding people and they offer some creative inspiration and give practical advice on how to be a "Workplace Innovator". A prolific writer, Adi shares his thoughts on learning from failures and offers valuable research about what it takes to increase collaboration at work while Mike jokes about the unfair advantages of speaking with a British accent! Connect with Adi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adigaskell/ Learn more about Adi's work at "The Horizons Tracker": http://adigaskell.org/ REGISTER for the Next LIVE Webinar with Leigh Stringer: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-the-next-generation-of-healthy-workplaces Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Peter Ankerstjerne, MBA, COP, FRICS, IFMA Fellow serves as the 2nd Vice Chair on IFMA's newly elected board of directors. In July 2018, Mike Petrusky joined Peter at the IFMA HQ Offices in Houston, TX to broadcast a live webinar called "A Roadmap to How FMs Can Deliver ROI through Workplace Experience". Peter provided information based on research from Tim Oldman at Leesman and Kate Lister of the Workplace Evolutionaries, among others. For your condensed listening pleasure, here is yet another fast-moving conversation that will help you to be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-ankerstjerne-1aa9121/ Watch the Facebook LIVE Pre-show Video with Mike & Peter: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/videos/2046716372027559/ Download the Full 1-Hour Webinar Recording with Mike & Peter: https://www.iofficecorp.com/download-webinar-recording-a-fm-roadmap REGISTER for the Next LIVE Webinar with Leigh Stringer: https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-the-next-generation-of-healthy-workplaces Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Porschia Parker CPC, ELI-MP is Founder and CEO of the Millennial Performance Institute and Fly High Coaching in Atlanta, GA. She is a Certified Professional Coach, a Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Certified Practitioner, and an Energy Leadership Index Master Practitioner. Mike Petrusky asks Porschia about how the generations are working together and the many ways that technology is impacting engagement in the workplace. Porschia says that getting all generations on the same page is essential and the need for respect, communication, and finding common ground as human beings is most important for reaching our goals. Porschia shares her expertise about improving the performance of millennials and how workplace leaders can help understand the differences in the generations to better manage their workforce. Mike & Porschia talk about motivational quotes and find inspiration in all types of music, but find a special connection with their appreciation of jazz! Connect with Porschia on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/porschiaparker/ Learn more about the Millennial Performance Institute: http://www.millennialpi.com/ Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

John Parsons, CFM is the Director of Workplace Experience at 23andMe and a long-time member of IFMA and contributor to our FM community. Mike Petrusky asks John about his perspective on the workplace revolution and how facility leaders can create experiences that enable employees to do their best work by delivering concierge-like services that encourage innovation. John shares how he works to facilitate and communicate the mission at his company with a belief that mentoring and training using face-to-face interaction is essential. Understanding our human "DNA" and that people need a sense of place at this stage of the company's growth, John talks of the value of being together in a new corporate headquarters is essential to their success. He is passionate about helping the next generation of emerging professionals and he offers his FM story as inspiration for taking advantage of opportunities as they arise and how unplanned events and changes can offer the key to develop and advance your career. Mike and John are not ashamed to admit their interest in modern pop music and they "shake it off" when others poke fun at them! Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnp77777/ Learn more about IFMA Silicon Valley: http://www.ifmasv.org/ Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/

Thomas L. Mitchell, Jr., CFM, CFMJ, IFMA Fellow is Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at FM3IS Associates in San Antonio, TX where he consults with organizations on facilities management, strategic planning, and workforce development. Mike Petrusky asks Thomas to share his FM story and his vision for managing the built environment of today and tomorrow. With decades of experience across many facility management disciplines, Thomas brings an understanding of the current needs of organizations and while many workplace dynamics may be changing, he recognizes that caring for the people occupying our facilities must remain at the center of the conversation. By raising awareness of the value of facility management, Mike & Thomas discuss how FM professionals have an opportunity to take the lead in their organizations by promoting innovation and creating workspaces that meet the needs of their employees. This is a story of inspiration that will encourage you to be a leader, a mentor, and a workplace innovator! Connect with Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasmitchelljrcfm/ Learn more about FM3IS Associates, LLC: https://www.fm3is.com/ Register for our next live webinar "A Roadmap to How FMs Can Deliver ROI Through Workplace Experience with Peter Ankerstjerne": https://www.iofficecorp.com/webinar-a-roadmap-how-fms-can-deliver-roi-through-workplace-experience Follow the "Workplace Innovator" on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZFw7OskRWuErzpeGngJB4?si=vUop9rrMRBe81B5tq6XNPA Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/