High Reliability, The Healthcare FM Podcast is brought to you by Gosselin/Martin Associates. Our show discusses the issues, challenges, and opportunities within the Facilities Management (FM) function.

Today we offer a podcast I have looked forward to, speaking about education, college, and degrees: Specifically, is a 4-year degree necessary for success in leadership positions in healthcare facility management?

We have 3 guests joining us and while the initial question is particular, the ensuing discussion delves into multiple areas. All professionals will get useful nuggets out of this discussion. The guests joining High Reliability are:

Steve Spaanbroek, CEO and Owner of MSL Healthcare Partners, Inc. an Illinois-based firm the assists healthcare organizations improve their physical environments and improve patient outcomes. MSL Healthcare Partners has been assisting companies since 2008. To learn more, see MSL Healthcare Partners.

Jason Tate, Director of Plant Operations at MountainView Regional Medical Center in Las Cruces, NM.

Cory Majszak, Director of Facility Operations at St. Luke's Medical Center in Milwaukee, WI. St. Luke's is part of Advocate Aurora Health, a system based in Illinois and Wisconsin.

My thanks to Steve, Jason, and Cory for their time and insight. Today's discussion topics include:

Is a 4-year degree needed for success?
Changing requirements of the director role (13:40);
Has the role become too big for a single person (37:00);
Channeling Rowdy Roddy Piper (47:00);
Quick-hitting communication tips (54:30).

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