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

Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation for BGIS, a leading global provider of real estate management and facility management services, where she focuses on delivering "practical innovation" to the workplace. In June 2018, Mike Petrusky joined with Lorri to host a live webinar event where they discussed workplace trends and disruption taking place in the world of corporate real estate and facility management. Lorri shared her philosophy and gave us five predictions for the biggest changes that will impact the workplace and the workforce in the coming years. Mike and Lorri have some fun discussing the music of Canada and the many artists that have made their mark on the U.S. This is another fast-moving, condensed conversation that will help you to be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Lorri on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorri-rowlandson-a4a48b17/ Download the full webinar recording with Lorri: https://www.iofficecorp.com/download-webinar-recording-disruption-in-cre 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/

Mark Eltringham is an author, commentator, speaker and the publisher of Workplace Insight, the UK's most widely read publication dedicated to the design and management of workplaces. Mike Petrusky is excited to talk to Mark about British music, which leads to a discussion about bands from the early days of new wave in Liverpool, including Echo & The Bunnymen. The evolution of music serves as a metaphor which leads to a conversation about the history of the workplace where Mark shares his perspective on some of the founding thought leaders in our modern workplace industry. Mike asks about today's workplace and Mark references a recent report from Andrew Mawson of AWA, Kate Lister of Global Workplace Analytics and Haworth while also sharing some research provided by Leesman Index. Mike & Mark talk about the blurring of the lines and need for collaboration across departments inside organizations, the relationship between facilities management and workplace as a whole, while also discussing the controversy in the UK about the future of the FM sector. This episode provides many insights on marketplace trends, the evolution of design, and information to help you keep up with the fast-moving workplace of today. Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-eltringham-2071804/ Visit Workplace Insight: http://workplaceinsight.net/ 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/

Geoff Snavely is Vice President and General Manager at Millicare Floor & Textile Care where he is a leader with great insight about managing people in our industry. Mike Petrusky and Geoff have been long-time friends and volunteers at the Capital Chapter of IFMA where they share a passion for workplace partnerships. They get together every few months to discuss trends in the marketplace and the facility management community and Geoff is not afraid to ask the difficult questions that challenge the status quo. During this conversation, Geoff and Mike share their admiration for Kay Sargent and her understanding of the fast-changing world in which we live. Geoff challenges us by asking "So what?" and reminds us to make sure we truly understand "the why" in all that we do in the workplace and in our lives. Mike delivers more inspirational lyrics from U2 and shares a favorite quote from Simon Sinek's book "Start with Why". Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-snavely-37a7b51/ Register for the next "live podcast" on "Disruption in CRE with Lorri Rowlandson": https://www.iofficecorp.com/disruption-in-cre-practical-innovation-predictions-for-the-next-five-years 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/

Kay Sargent, ASID, IIDA, CID, LEED® AP, MCR.w is a senior principal and director of HOK's WorkPlace practice and a co-founder of the Workplace Evolutionaries community at IFMA. In May 2018, Mike Petrusky joined Kay at the HOK offices in Washington, D.C. to host a live webinar event where they discussed "The Big Shifts" in the workplace of today that will impact the worker of the future. Kay shared her presentation summarizing the key trends in the marketplace and then answered questions from the live online audience. Mike and Kay talked about artificial intelligence, the evolution of workspace design, elevating workplace experiences, and they emphasized the essential role of human beings in the workplace of the future. This is a fast-moving, condensed conversation that will inspire and encourage you to be a workplace innovator in your organization! Connect with Kay on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kay-sargent-53b2431/ Download the full webinar recording of "The Big Shift with Kay Sargent": https://www.iofficecorp.com/download-webinar-recording-the-big-shift Register for the next "live podcast" on "Disruption in CRE with Lorri Rowlandson": https://www.iofficecorp.com/disruption-in-cre-practical-innovation-predictions-for-the-next-five-years 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/

Rex Miller is a consultant, speaker, and the author of "The Healthy Workplace Nudge: How Healthy People, Culture, and Buildings Lead to High Performance". Mike Petrusky asks Rex about getting started with human behavior changes and explores how insights gained from new research on health and wellness in the workplace have shifted the conversation. Rex and his team used extensive studies to discover the the root problem with workplace wellness programs and suggest how organizations can make them more effective. The built environment and physical space is now a central character in the discussion as we seek to manage stress in the workplace and Rex says for the first time that medical science and building science have converged to create healthier environments. Rex shares his thoughts on strategic foresight and culture change and the need for collaboration across different departments to shift behavioral health. Mike asks Rex about his favorite song and musical artist which leads to another edition of "podcast karaoke" featuring a Joe Cocker classic! Connect with Rex on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rexmiller/ Find details about Rex's books: https://rexmiller.com/books/ 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/

Jill Christensen is a best-selling author, international keynote speaker, and she partners with the best and brightest leaders around the world to re-engage employees, improve productivity, retention, customer satisfaction, and revenue growth. Mike Petrusky asks Jill to share her ideas about how workplace leaders from every department can influence their organization's culture to improve engagement and deliver enhanced employee experiences. Jill and Mike agree that human beings are wired similarly regardless of where they are in the world or what their generational category. They discuss practical ideas and share advice about strategic thinking and problem solving, regardless of your role, which will help you deliver positive culture change in your organization. Mike and Jill discuss one of the most amazing venues in Denver which inspires Mike to perform the opening of his favorite concert film by U2! Connect with Jill on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillchristensen/ Find details about Jill's book & speaking: http://www.jillchristensenintl.com/ 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/

Dr. Eunhwa Yang is an assistant professor in the School of Building Construction at Georgia Tech where her scholarly passion lies in the area of sustainable building practices and the relationship between people and the built environment. Mike Petrusky asks Dr. Yang about her research and the insights she has gained regarding workplace leadership, innovation, change management and the human side of adopting new technologies. The talent gap in the FM community has led Dr. Yang to pursue a partnership with the IFMA Atlanta Chapter which allows her to bring experiential learning to the students at GT. Passing along knowledge through personal interaction and the importance of communication and partnerships are the keys to success when proving our value in the workplace. While isolation and a lack of human interaction leads to loneliness, Mike and Dr. Yang discuss how workplace leaders have an opportunity to address this problem with thoughtful strategies for the built environment. Dr. Yang also recognizes the role of the IFMA Foundation in her career development and she shares her desire to give back to the next generation in the FM community, while Mike tries to impress us with his knowledge of classical music! Connect with Dr. Yang on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eunhwa-y-696b5216/ Find details about Dr. Yang's work at GT: https://bc.gatech.edu/people/eunhwa-yang Learn more about IFMA Atlanta: https://www.ifmaatlanta.org/ 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/

Michelle Boolton is National Architecture & Design Manager at Gunlocke where she is a dedicated leader and lifelong student of design. Mike Petrusky asks Michelle about her "passion and purpose" to understand the workplace by conducting research, developing insights, and contributing to the ongoing conversation about space and why it matters. Michelle emphasizes the primary importance of human beings when designing spaces and she shares some of what she has learned about the psychology of people, workplace culture, and supporting privacy while accentuating focused work. Mike and Michelle discuss converging technologies in the workplace and the 2018 IIDA roundtable discussions where Michelle contributed her ideas about the business of design and what the year 2045 might look like around people and place and purpose. This episode offers motivation, inspiration and music from Pink and Katy Perry, as well as a few laughs along the way! Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleboolton Find details about the IIDA Roundable: http://www.iida.org/resources/content/7/8/5/2/documents/industry-roundtable-21-the-business-of-design.pdf Learn more about Gunlocke: https://www.gunlocke.com/ 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/

David Martínez, PhD is Global Director at FMHOUSE, an international firm providing Facility Management consultancy and training, while also serving as Director of CIFMERS Global. In recognition of World FM Day this week, Mike Petrusky asks David to share his perspective on the state of the facility management industry across the world. David offers an analogy to help explain how facility management is viewed and how workplace-related terminology is understood in different countries. Mike and David talk about some of the past guests from the "FM Innovator" podcast and the thought-leadership that have provided to the FM community. They also agree on the importance of elevating the FM profession and the need to educate people outside of the profession through platforms like this podcast and CIFMERS Global conferences. Mike also asks David about the type of music that gets him inspired and is surprised by the response! Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmartinezfm/ Find details about EFMC 2018: http://www.cifmers.com/efmc2018/EFMC2018-PROGRAM.pdf Learn more about FMHOUSE: http://www.fm-house.com/ 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/

Houston, TX was the location for the "Workplace Champions Summit 2018" – iOFFICE's 3rd Annual User Conference which took place in April. After two days at Minute Maid Park, watching a little baseball, socializing and working together to take advantage of all the exciting opportunities that exist in today's workplace, Mike Petrusky shares audio highlights from the event. One of the themes on everyone's mind was the idea of designing a workplace today that will meet the needs of employees tomorrow and for years to come. We know that creating a strong employee experience is at the center of the conversation, along with smart workplace technology and data insights. This episode includes audio clips from: Jill Christensen - Employee Engagement Expert, Best Selling Author & Keynote Speaker Learn more about Jill: http://www.jillchristensenintl.com/ Vik Bangia - Business Strategist, Corporate RE Outsourcing Expert & Keynote Speaker Learn more about Vik: http://www.verumconsulting.com/ Stephen Hinkle - Sr. Facilities Planner at The Hershey Company Learn more about Stephen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sjhinkle/ The workplace of the future is one that emphasizes greater flexibility, mobility and connectivity. The expectations from both employees and the C-suite have never been higher. That means forward-thinking facilities managers and workplace leaders need to be proactive about the way they design and manage the workplace. And they'll need to look at new metrics to demonstrate success. Read more at the iOFFICE blog: https://www.iofficecorp.com/blog Connect with Mike on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikepetrusky/ Listen to DJ Mike P.'s iOFFICE UC18 Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/mzkr16vot283ra8yiql1n905i/playlist/46j3gEnh0NpuKJKkUgzVwX?si=fRcWKB5cSNKk9GI8TcRuyw Share your thoughts with Mike via email: podcast@iOFFICECORP.com Learn more about iOFFICE's workplace experience solutions: https://www.iOFFICECORP.com/