“Your Core and Foundation” – Facility Management Education and Prioritizing Our People

Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow is a Consultant, FM Educator and Adjunct Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia where she is passionate about sharing her unique understanding of industry best practices and real world experiences with our emerging leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Alana about their time together in Boston for IFMA’s Facility Fusion and … Continue reading "“Your Core and Foundation” – Facility Management Education and Prioritizing Our People"

July 26, 2024

Episode 134

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with Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow of Temple University
July 26, 2024

“Your Core and Foundation” – Facility Management Education and Prioritizing Our People

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Alana Dunoff, ProFM, FMP, IFMA Fellow is a Consultant, FM Educator and Adjunct Professor at Temple University in Philadelphia where she is passionate about sharing her unique understanding of industry best practices and real world experiences with our emerging leaders. Mike Petrusky asks Alana about their time together in Boston for IFMA’s Facility Fusion and they explore the evolution of the facility management profession. Alana highlights the importance of merging technology and human interaction and believes FMs have a great opportunity to impact how and where people work. Mike and Alana promote upskilling and continuing education as professionals grow in their careers and they offer the inspiration and advice you need to care for your FM team and be an Asset Champion!

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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.

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