On top of all the blog posts, customer success stories, guides, and event announcements in our resource center, Eptura also publishes podcasts and YouTube videos every month, covering the latest trends in facility and workplace management. And now we’re launching this monthly roundup, making it even easier to ensure you never miss an episode.
This month, learn about the newest episodes of Workplace Innovator and Asset Champion, as well as our two new video series on YouTube.
Podcasts
Workplace Innovator
The Workplace Innovator podcast features in-depth interviews with workplace and facility management industry leaders on topics ranging from data-backed real estate portfolio and space management to the softer skills of change management and employee experience — all with an eye on the growing role of worktech.
“Create a Magic Moment” – Innovative Guest Services and Facility Management Strategies
Petrusky speaks with Bianca Angelico, Director and “Chief DayMaker” at On Verve, an innovative guest services company. They cover her background in the facility management industry, current philosophies on caring for people in the workplace, and why one size does not fit all when it comes to end-user experiences.
Listen to the episode to discover how successful change management for real people starts with made-up personas.
“The New World of Work” – Mindfulness and Bringing Humanity to the Workplace
Sean Tolram, Mindfulness Programme Manager at HSBC and founder of My Trained Mind joins the show to talk about mindfulness and why he believes the modern workplace needs to focus on humanity to create thriving organizations. Starting with the insight that stress can lead to mistakes and decreased productivity, he offers practical ways organizations build stress resilience in their teams. They also look at how to help your brain perceive change in new, more positive ways.
Listen to the episode to learn the specific principles Tolram implemented to reduce website error rates at HSBC by 50%.
Asset Champion
The Asset Champion podcast features deep dives with facility and maintenance management industry leaders on topics ranging from fundamental maintenance strategies to the new ways data is shaping every aspect of the industry, including preventive and predictive maintenance, training, and inventory control.
“Supplement the Data” – Asset Management Decision-Making for Owners & Integrating Data and Human Experiences
In the studio is Kylash Ramesh, Integrated Workplace and Facility Asset Program Manager at The National Institutes of Health (NIH) Office of Research Facilities. He shares his insights into how best to integrate data and human experiences in asset management strategies. They also cover the new indutry focus on understanding space utilization and how organizations can leverage data and worktech tools to manage their physical footprint effectively.
Listen to the episode to discover what Ramesh says is the role of anecdotal experiences in accurate decision-making.
“Things Will Change” – Leadership in the Future of Educational Facilities Management
Jamie Joyner, the Zone Manager at the University of Virginia, joins the show to talk about adaptability in the world of facilities management. When the only constant is change, teams need to learn how to navigate new challenges. The pair talk about the future of facilities management and how the big trend is toward technology and data analysis. But at the same time, it’s still fundamentally a “people business,” and so much of success comes down to winning others over so everyone is working toward shared goals.
Listen to the episode to learn the one promise Joyner always makes to his team.
Videos
On My Way to Work
Our newest video series on YouTube is packed with cool locations, fun music, and engaging conversations with industry professionals. Every episode, host Mike Petrusky “justifies the commute” by bringing along an industry leader for an in-depth chat on the trends and tech affecting the facility and workplace management industries.
Season 2 has officially kicked off with the following new episodes.
Driving Innovation in the AEC Industry with Envision’s David Epps | Episode 1
Joining for the ride this episode is David Epps, Chief Technology Officer at Envision Construction. Petrusky keeps the conversation moving while Epps explains how technology in the construction industry can drive efficiency and productivity.
Epps shares how he started with 3D modeling and BIM but has now moved into software integrations. “Anything you can think of technology-wise…all software interfaces both with construction teams accounting all the different ecosystem type ideas…all kind of flow through me.”
And from his vantage point at the epicenter, he knows there’s more to do.
While technology tools are used during the construction process, this valuable digital data is not utilized post-construction, leading to a significant waste of resources.
“The point is like we spent all this time and effort to create this digital world that’s just meant for the project building cycle and then a lot of folks don’t actually do anything with it after that.”
Watch the episode to find out his solution and the role he thinks artificial intelligence is set to play industry wide.
Building the world’s first neighborhood work club with Switchyards’ Kayla Gottschalk | Episode 2
Petrusky shares a ride with Kayla Gottschalk, the Launch Lead at Switchyards, a neighborhood work club. They chat about the future of workspaces, the role and importance of facility management, and the Switchyards approach to creating neighborhood work clubs.
Gottschalk covers what she sees as the differences between coworking spaces and work clubs, which are a blend of coffee shops, hotel lobbies, and the opposite of what you’d see in traditional coworking spaces, making them a more relaxed and flexible place to work. “It’s a combination between all of our favorite places of coffee shops hotel lobbies and just literally the opposite of what you’d see in a We Work.”
Why the focus on facilities?
She feels there will always be a strong connection between location and company culture, and that means workplace teams are critical to the employee experience, which drives productivity. “When you lose them, you’re not only adding more risk to just how your buildings are being operated but you’re also going to be impacting your employee culture.”
Watch the episode to hear her insights into the connections between technology and younger professionals.
And while you’re there, make sure to catch up on all the episodes from season one.
Work Your World
Get quick, solid answers to your questions on facility and maintenance management basics. Our growing library of easily digestible videos can help you grow your knowledge of or even just remind you of what you already know about foundational industry concepts.
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By Mike Petrusky
As Director of Podcasts at Eptura, Mike Petrusky hosts both the Workplace Innovator Podcast and the Asset Champion Podcast, sharing thought leadership with CRE, FM, and IT leaders in the digital and hybrid workplace. Mike has produced more than 500 podcast episodes listened to in over 111 countries. As an in-demand public speaker, Mike engages audiences at numerous industry events each year, including International Facility Management Association and CoreNet conferences, focusing on the human element of workplace and facility management.
