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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.

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#133
Yesterday · 24 min
The Trillion Dollar Threat: Why Cybersecurity is an FM Emergency
Host Dr. Matt Tucker speaks with Stacey Shepard, Advisory Board Member at Building Cyber Security, about the rising threat of cyber attacks on smart workplace infrastructure. They break down the critical differences between IT and Operational Technology (OT), highlight real-world vulnerabilities in building automation, and outline actionable steps facility managers can take to build cyber resilience.
#132
September 15 · 38 min
Global Strategy, Local Impact: Inside IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries
In this episode, host Edward Wagoner sits down with global leaders Tim Allen, Martin Ruppe and Kati Barklund to explore IFMA’s Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) — the world's largest community of workplace strategy thought leaders. They unpack how professionals across FM, HR, IT, and real estate can leverage local hubs, monthly WEbinars, and international events to drive high-performing work environments and advance their careers.
#131
September 8 · 20 min
Why Procurement Holds the Key to Circular FM
Circularity isn't just about reducing waste. It's about improving workplace operations, reducing costs and creating better experiences for building occupants. Hélène Carpentier shares how facility managers can use circular thinking, smarter procurement and waste reduction strategies to create more sustainable workplaces.
#130
September 1 · 22 min
How Facility Managers Can Lead Urban Renewal
As cities evolve, aging buildings present both challenges and opportunities. This panel explores how facility managers, sustainability leaders and asset experts can drive urban regeneration through retrofits, predictive maintenance and smarter long-term planning.
#129
August 25 · 37 min
Why Great FM Strategies Fail During Execution
Successful facility management depends on more than a good strategy. Wayne Whitzell and Amanda Muzzarelli discuss why leadership, institutional knowledge and operational execution determine whether organizational strategies succeed or fail.
#128
August 18 · 13 min
How AI and Data Are Transforming Smart Buildings in APAC
Artificial intelligence is reshaping facility management, but technology alone isn't enough. Dr. Matt Tucker and Serena Pau, Chief Commercial Officer at Neuron Digital, explore how facility managers can prepare for AI by improving digital maturity, breaking down data silos and embracing curiosity as a critical professional skill.
#127
August 11 · 36 min
How Facility Managers Can Earn a Seat at the Decision-Making Table
Facility management teams are often expected to solve problems they didn't create while operating with limited influence over key decisions. In this episode, Wayne Whitzell sits down with consultant and FM Consultants Council President Grant Sommerfeld to discuss why FM leaders must move beyond reactive operations, use data more effectively and communicate differently with executive leadership.
#126
August 4 · 27 min
Why AI Alone Won't Prepare Your Workforce for the Future
Artificial intelligence is changing the workplace, but technology is only part of the equation. Matt Tucker and Jessica Schmidt explore how leaders can prepare their organizations for the future of work by balancing AI adoption, workforce expectations and employee development.
#125
July 28 · 26 min
The Never Normal: Rethinking Facility Management in the AI Era
AI is changing more than technology. Peter Hinssen and Mikis Waschl discuss why facility management leaders must rethink business models, digital strategies and the way value is delivered to thrive in an increasingly unpredictable future.
#124
July 21 · 24 min
Mastering Energy Management in a Disrupted Market
Host Dean Stanberry sits down with Gabe Phillips to discuss how facility managers can navigate today's increasingly complex energy landscape. They explore energy procurement, market volatility, resilience planning, efficiency strategies and emerging technologies that can help organizations reduce costs and make more informed energy decisions.
#123
July 14 · 31 min
From Data to Decisions: Building Better FM Partnerships
Wayne Whitzell talks with Justin Hitt about facilities management, data-driven decision making, and innovative approaches to outsourcing and community engagement. Discover practical tips, strategic insights and future trends in FM and organizational success.
#125
July 7 · 31 min
Cómo influye la movilidad urbana en las estrategias de oficinas en América Latina
En esta interesante entrevista, Esteban Martínez y Cibele Verasto analizan el panorama cambiante de la gestión de instalaciones en América Latina, centrándose en la sostenibilidad, el bienestar de los empleados y las estrategias innovadoras para adaptarse a los retos de la movilidad urbana y a los modelos de trabajo híbridos.
#120
June 30 · 15 min
Understanding Equipment Failures Before They Happen
Howie Barber speaks with Denis Kouroussis about how continuous electrical monitoring and predictive analytics can help facility teams identify equipment issues before failures happen. They discuss waveform monitoring, predictive maintenance strategies and how data-driven insights can reduce downtime and improve operational reliability.
#120
June 23 · 30 min
The Hidden Menu: Creating Return on Experience in the Workplace
Discover the “hidden menu” of facility management in this episode of Connected FM. Host Osama Aduib sits down with fellow ISS colleagues Paul Ratkovic and Amelia Ekus to explore how engineering, data-driven innovation and hospitality come together to create seamless, empathetic and proactive workplace experiences.
#119
June 16 · 32 min
From FM to PropTech: Lessons From the Field with Billy Holder
Billy Holder, a seasoned facilities manager turned prop tech innovator, shares insights on navigating change, leveraging technology and fostering human connections in facilities management. Discover how strategic tech adoption can enhance FM roles, improve occupant experience and drive industry evolution.
#118
June 9 · 18 min
How CMMS Adds Real Value in Facility Management
Dean Stanberry speaks with Melissa Kaan about how CMMS platforms can move beyond recordkeeping to become strategic decision-making tools for facility teams. They discuss data quality, preventative maintenance, capital planning and how people, processes and technology must work together to unlock real value from CMMS systems.
#117
June 2 · 30 min
How to Build Resilient Teams through Psychological Safety and Mentorship
Host Wayne Whitzell sits down with Kathryn Lopez to discuss empathetic leadership, psychological safety and what it takes to lead high-performing facility management teams through pressure, change and complexity.
#116
May 26 · 25 min
How PCM Ceilings Boost Thermal Comfort and Cut Energy Use
Explore how innovative ceiling solutions with phase change material (PCM) are transforming building energy efficiency and occupant comfort, from high-rise offices to schools, in this insightful discussion with Armstrong experts.
#115
May 19 · 17 min
How to Start and Thrive in Your Facility Management Career
Whether you chose facility management intentionally or found it by accident, success in this industry is built on a foundation of service and professional community. Brent Ward and Bobby LaRon discuss their unique "origin stories" and the critical role IFMA plays in transforming a job into a world-class career.
#114
May 12 · 45 min
The Surprising Power of People in Facilities Management
Host Edward Wagoner interviews IFMA Global Influencer Kati Barklund about shifting the facility management focus from physical assets to human potential. They explore how the "power of people" serves as a strategic tool for organizational success and why facility managers must learn to speak the language of the C-suite to demonstrate their true value.

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