Workplace Innovator Podcast | Enhancing Your Employee Experience

Michelle Boolton is National Architecture & Design Manager at Gunlocke where she is a dedicated leader and lifelong student of design. Mike Petrusky asks Michelle about her “passion and purpose” to understand the workplace by conducting research, developing insights, and contributing to the ongoing conversation about space and why it matters. Michelle emphasizes the primary importance of human beings when designing spaces and she shares some of what she has learned about the psychology of people, workplace culture, and supporting privacy while accentuating focused work. Mike and Michelle discuss converging technologies in the workplace and the 2018 IIDA roundtable discussions where Michelle contributed her ideas about the business of design and what the year 2045 might look like around people and place and purpose. This episode offers motivation, inspiration and music from Pink and Katy Perry, as well as a few laughs along the way! Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleboo

David Martínez, PhD is Global Director at FMHOUSE, an international firm providing Facility Management consultancy and training, while also serving as Director of CIFMERS Global. In recognition of World FM Day this week, Mike Petrusky asks David to share his perspective on the state of the facility management industry across the world. David offers an analogy to help explain how facility management is viewed and how workplace-related terminology is understood in different countries. Mike and David talk about some of the past guests from the “FM Innovator” podcast and the thought-leadership that have provided to the FM community. They also agree on the importance of elevating the FM profession and the need to educate people outside of the profession through platforms like this podcast and CIFMERS Global conferences. Mike also asks David about the type of music that gets him inspired and is surprised by the response! Connect with David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmartinezfm/ Find details about

Houston, TX was the location for the “Workplace Champions Summit 2018” – iOFFICE’s 3rd Annual User Conference which took place in April. After two days at Minute Maid Park, watching a little baseball, socializing and working together to take advantage of all the exciting opportunities that exist in today’s workplace, Mike Petrusky shares audio highlights from the event. One of the themes on everyone’s mind was the idea of designing a workplace today that will meet the needs of employees tomorrow and for years to come. We know that creating a strong employee experience is at the center of the conversation, along with smart workplace technology and data insights. This episode includes audio clips from: Jill Christensen - Employee Engagement Expert, Best Selling Author & Keynote Speaker Learn more about Jill: http://www.jillchristensenintl.com/ Vik Bangia - Business Strategist, Corporate RE Outsourcing Expert & Keynote Speaker Learn more about Vik: http://www.verumconsulting.com/ Stephen Hinkle - Sr. Fac

Dusty Duistermars is Senior Managing Director, Connected Places Practice Group, Innovation & Solutions Team at Newmark Knight Frank. Mike Petrusky asks Dusty about key technology trends and available tools that are impacting our workplace experiences. The problems that Dusty’s group works to solve include everything from basic occupancy planning to conference room scheduling and leveraging data from integrated automation systems. Dusty says that the first step workplace leaders should take is to really understand how an organization works by gathering data about how space is utilized. He explains the three different levels of smart offices and the requirements needed to help companies connect their employees to the workplace using mobile platforms. Mike asks Dusty about bringing together decision-makers from various departments and how workplace professionals can be more strategic about improving productivity by connecting people to their space. Mike and Dusty share a favorite book author, inspirational q

Brittanie Campbell-Turner is a construction enthusiast, blockchain advocate, lean thinker, and the host of “The Constructrr Podcast” where she interviews AEC and workplace industry-leaders about not only trends, but the cultural impact of construction projects. Mike Petrusky met with Brittanie during IFMA’s Facility Fusion in Chicago and she shared her passion for the construction industry and offered insights gathered from interviewing guests while recording more than 60 episodes of her show. Culture change requires a mindset shift to apply the data and information we have available so that people can learn how best to interact with technology. Mike and Brittanie share a common philosophy and a desire to focus on human relationships and the importance of transparency in these relationships for the greater good. With an expertise in project management, Brittanie talks about the need for flexibility and a strategic view of collaboration with FM, HR and all other stakeholders during a construction project. Mike

Joseph Aamidor is a subject matter expert in the built environment (buildings, IoT, energy and sustainability) with years of experience in consulting and software product management, sales, and implementation. Mike Petrusky asks Joe about his data-driven focus and how today’s workplace technology is no longer just about energy and use, but can also provide insight into how operationally efficient buildings can be for the occupants of these facilities. With the huge number of technology providers in our complex and fragmented industry, Joe offers advice for workplace decision-makers to be more confident when approaching vendor selection. He shares his multi-step process to technology procurement and reminds us about the importance of education and training for successful adoption after a new software solution is implemented. Mike and Joe discuss how focusing on technology can allow industry professionals to provide workplace as a service and deliver an end-user experience that will help to attract and retain t

Adam Stoltz is Managing Director, Workplace Experience & Strategy at Transwestern where he uses social science data to inform workplace strategy and real estate decision-making. Mike Petrusky asks Adam about how organizations can plan to use their space to best meet the needs of the occupants of their facilities. While using data to help drive and inform better decision-making about how space is used, Adam helps us understand why we have office space, where it should be, and how workplace leaders can help their organizations perform better. Mike talks with Adam about the technology tools available today that allow for better research and understanding of how people spend their time at work and we learn about the importance of user experience and service as an amenity in corporate real estate. Mike and Adam share a background in marketing and reflect on their time together at IFMA and CoreNet Global while also offering some inspiration from Walt Whitman and discussing the combination of Metallica with clas

Mike Petrusky (Host of “The FM Innovator Podcast”) introduces you to this newly rebranded podcast that takes a more strategic, holistic view of the workplace with a focus on new technologies and leadership strategies that can help your organization attract and retain the talent needed to succeed in the marketplace today. Mike welcomes both existing and new listeners to the show by sharing some of the trends that his past guests have discussed and reminding us about his passion for building a community where our human connections empower us to face common workplace challenges. The “Workplace Innovator Podcast” is a weekly show that will focus on building collaboration between FM, CRE, HR, and IT professionals while encouraging them to enhance employee experiences by embracing the digital workplace revolution. On each episode, Mike will talk with corporate real estate, facility management and other workplace leaders about the industry trends and technologies impacting the future of work while also learning abou