Today we are bringing you a special episode, featuring a snippet from Eptura's podcast "Workplace Innovator" with host Mike Petrusky. Mike sits down with guests, Lena Thompson, an IFMA Fellow and serves on the IFMA Global Board of Directors, Kay Sargent, Senior Principal & Director of Thought Leadership, Interiors at HOK, Mayra Portalatin, Vice President of Facilities Services at NVE, Inc., and Geoff Snavely, Vice President & General Manager at MilliCare by EBC Carpet Services.

Together, they discuss their upcoming education session at IFMA’s World Workplace 2024 in San Antonio, Texas titled 'Radical Change in FM: Lean In or Be Left Behind.' The session, scheduled for Friday, October 11 at 10:30 a.m. CDT, will cover the evolving landscape of facility management—exploring how to adapt to change, enhance infrastructure, and lead effectively in a rapidly shifting industry. They also dive into the rise of AI, smart buildings, and the challenges of preserving skilled knowledge as the workforce ages.

Resources from the show:

Listen to the Workplace Innovator Podcast
Connect with Lena Thompson, FMP, SFP on LinkedIn
Connect with Kay on LinkedIn
Connect with Mayra on LinkedIn
Connect with Geoff on LinkedIn
Register for IFMA’s World Workplace
Connect with Mike on LinkedIn

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Adapting to Radical Change in Facility Management: World Workplace Education Session Preview