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

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/

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/