“Time is the Most Valuable Thing” – Being Open to Change to Make Progress in Facility Management

Lyle D. Gladney, CFM, FMP, CPMM is a Facilities Professional with a passion for caring for people and assets in his role as Building Operations Director at Claremont Oaks in Atlanta, GA. Mike Petrusky asks Lyle to share stories and experiences from his FM journey and he emphasizes the value of effective time management and … Continue reading "“Time is the Most Valuable Thing” – Being Open to Change to Make Progress in Facility Management"

“Time is the Most Valuable Thing” – Being Open to Change to Make Progress in Facility Management

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Lyle D. Gladney, CFM, FMP, CPMM is a Facilities Professional with a passion for caring for people and assets in his role as Building Operations Director at Claremont Oaks in Atlanta, GA. Mike Petrusky asks Lyle to share stories and experiences from his FM journey and he emphasizes the value of effective time management and the need to embrace change in our profession. They explore the role of technology in facilities, the evolution of CMMS tools, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence (AI) to automate tasks and save time. Mike and Lyle agree that IFMA credentials and networking are essential for continuous learning and longterm success in the FM and asset management industries and they offer inspiration and advice that will help you be an Asset Champion in your organization!

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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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