“A Coach That Helps People Succeed” – Delivering Environments and Experiences Allowing the Workforce to Flourish

Michael Rowlands is Manager of Global Places and Services for the Pacific Region at Nike where he is passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences leveraging his years as a facilities management and operations professional. Recorded in Melbourne, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Michael about embracing a culture of sport and teamwork that emphasizes the power of … Continue reading "“A Coach That Helps People Succeed” – Delivering Environments and Experiences Allowing the Workforce to Flourish"

May 30, 2023

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with Michael Rowlands of Nike
May 30, 2023

“A Coach That Helps People Succeed” – Delivering Environments and Experiences Allowing the Workforce to Flourish

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Michael Rowlands is Manager of Global Places and Services for the Pacific Region at Nike where he is passionate about delivering exceptional employee experiences leveraging his years as a facilities management and operations professional. Recorded in Melbourne, Australia, Mike Petrusky asks Michael about embracing a culture of sport and teamwork that emphasizes the power of human connection and gathering. Michael believes that we should redefine the “facility manager” title as “E-Squared: Experience and Environments” by utilizing the many available spaces that can allow your team to be creative. They explore how leaders can balance digital connection with power of experience in physical workspaces to provide essential collaborative experiences. Mike asks Michael about a range of topics including “Survivor”, Australian innovation and the proper use of Vegemite, while offering up the AFL, Formula One and raising flowers as examples requiring teamwork that bring group success. Check out this fast-paced conversation that will encourage you to be a workplace innovator in your organization!

Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-rowlands-1a3a191b/

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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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