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A podcast connecting you to the latest insights, tools and resources to help you succeed in facility management. Join IFMA, as we explore new ideas and topics in facility management to help you make sense of the changes and challenges facing the profession while equipping you with the knowledge needed to grow your career.

15 to 30-minute episodes, delivered semi-weekly.

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  • Avg 26 min
  • English

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  • #113
    May 5 · 19 min

    How Young Professionals Define Workplace Wellness

    Dr. Matt Tucker hosts a panel of young facility management professionals from Belgium, Kenya, and the Netherlands to discuss what well-being truly means in the modern workplace. The group explores how physical environments, inclusivity and emerging technologies like AI influence their productivity and career development.

  • #112
    April 28 · 18 min

    The AI Edge: Boosting Your Impact as a Facility Manager

    Industry experts Brian Haines and Edward Wagoner discuss why facility managers should view AI as a powerful new "staff member" rather than a threat. They explore practical ways to use AI tools to automate complex tasks and "fast-forward" to critical data-driven answers.

  • #111
    April 21 · 24 min

    How to Think Like an FM Analyst

    Facility management is becoming increasingly data-driven, but the “FM analyst” isn’t a role, it’s a mindset. In this episode, we explore how curiosity, storytelling and data confidence are reshaping the future of FM.

  • #110
    April 14 · 16 min

    The Skills Gap Solution: Why Training is the New Retention Strategy

    This episode explores the shifting landscape of the labor market and the urgent need for companies to invest in training to retain top talent. Experts from Aerotek discuss practical strategies for bridging the skills gap, from apprenticeship programs to leveraging emerging building technologies.

  • #109
    April 7 · 35 min

    The Hidden Language of Buildings: Non-verbal Cues in Facility Management

    In this insightful interview, Prince Botwe from Ghana explores the critical role of communication, especially non-verbal cues, in facility management. Discover how buildings communicate, the impact of non-verbal signals on safety and confidence, and strategies to elevate the profession globally.

  • #108
    March 31 · 18 min

    The Future Beneath Your Feet: Flooring Sensors & Proptech

    Joe Scanlin of Scanalytics joins the podcast to discuss how "instrumenting" floor surfaces allows facility managers to capture precise data for energy management and space optimization. This conversation explores the shift toward buildings that can predict future needs and act as intelligent partners to the people who run them.

  • #107
    March 24 · 24 min

    From Uptime to Impact: Proving the Strategic Value of Facility Management

    Industry experts discuss the critical importance of aligning facility management performance metrics with the specific needs and "why" of the demand organization. By focusing on mission impact rather than just technical data, FMs can better justify resources and demonstrate true strategic value.

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