Connected FM

In this episode, we hear from Michael Saldi, CEO of facilities software company SCLogic. Mike takes a deep dive into the expanding role of digital transformation, how this has impacted the FM industry, and what the future of FM will look like as Gen-Z enters the workforce.Topics include – how digital transformation has impacted the FM industry, Gen-Z’s role in the next generation of FM, and how AI and machine learning will play a role in the future of FM.Resources:Micheal Saldi's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-saldi-5186053/SCLogic website: https://www.sclogic.com/  Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

IFMA is teaming up with the IFMA Foundation for a new series titled, "Rework: The Sustainable Development Chronicles". In today's episode, discover how the IFMA Foundation and the field of Facility Management is supporting the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, through the Global Workforce Initiative (GWI).In this episode, we go over:What is a UN NGO and how will the Foundation’s new status as an NGO connect the profession and the goals of the UN?How is the FM field and the IFMA Foundation supporting the SDGs and DEI?What is the Global Workforce Initiative and how does it support the SDGs and DEI?Resources from the episode:IFMA Foundation Website https://foundation.ifma.org/FM’s Impact on the U.N.’s Global Challenges https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FMJ-Mar-Apr-2023-FM-and-the-UN.pdfRe:Work in the Age of the Re:20’s https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FMJ-Jan-Feb-2023-REWORK.pdfThe IFMA Foundation and the United Nations https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/Sept-Oct-2022-UN-and-IFMA-Foundation.pdfSocial Justice and Facility Management: JUST FM  https://foundation.ifma.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FMJ-September_October-2020-JUST-FM2.pdfIFMA Foundation articles about the Global Workforce Initiative https://foundation.ifma.org/news/ifma-foundation-articles/  Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Heba Kamal, FMP, IFMA Instructor and Country Manager at Tabreed Egypt, discusses what is shaping FM in the Middle East. As in almost every industry, technology is the driver of transformation. Today, facility managers combine an eye for innovation, expertise, strategic thinking, and continuous improvement.Heba Kamal, FMP, IFMA Instructor, Country Manager at Tabreed EgyptFM in the Middle East, FM training, skills gap, FM trends Resources MentionedFMP Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

In this episode, IFMA's Kim Coffey sits down with Laurie Gilmer, Vice President and COO of Facility Engineering Associates, to talk about the increasingly important role of sustainability in facilities, and the value and benefits of upskilling your sustainability knowledge with resources like the SFP credential. Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Andrew Mawson of AWA, Advanced Workplace Associates shares his thoughts and ideas on the emergence of workplace management in FM, and how it will impact the workplace going forward.TopicsWorkplace managementWorkplace experienceResources Mentionedhttps://www.advanced-workplace.com/us/ Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Mahnaz Ensafi, PhD joins Stephen DeVito of Procon Consulting to share her journey into facility management and her involvement with the IFMA Foundation. Hear her story, insights, and the impact of supporting the next generation of FM professionals.Topicsbuilding management, lifecycle management, facility management, IFMA Foundation, technologyLearn more about IFMA Foundation Scholarships https://foundation.ifma.org/students-academics/scholarships/  Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

The human being has an innate tendency to seek connections with nature and other life forms. But with the growth of cities and the verticalization of living and working spaces, how can the facilities teams help to regain this connection? Today, Thayla Bizarro a facility coordinator based out of São Paulo, Brazil aims to answer that questions and discusses the importance of biophilia in the workplace. Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

IFMA's First Vice Chair, Dean Stanberry, joins us to discuss the latest emerging trends shaping facility management. From circular economy and climate change to ESG reporting and beyond, hear how IFMA’s new Emerging Topics working group is tackling the issues that will define the future of FM. Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Most change efforts don’t go as planned—some say as many as 70% fail. But with the right approach, your organization doesn’t have to be part of that statistic. In this episode, we’re joined by Lisa Whited, author of Work Better, Save the Planet, to explore practical strategies for driving successful change. Tune in for actionable insights that can help your workplace adapt and thrive.Resources MentionedPick up a copy of Lisa's book: Work Better. Save the Planet - Lisa Whited Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org

Luis Viña who is currently on IFMA's Global Board of Directors and is a Director at CBRE talks to IFMA's LATAM working group about Integrated Facility Management in Latin America. ¿Cuál es la oportunidad para los servicios integrados de FM en Latinoamérica?TopicsIntegrated Facility Management Connect with Us:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ifmaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/InternationalFacilityManagementAssociation/Twitter: https://twitter.com/IFMAInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifma_hq/YouTube: https://youtube.com/ifmaglobalVisit us at https://ifma.org