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“We Have Enough Data” – Smart Buildings and the Science of Improving our Workspaces

Dr. Elizabeth C. Nelson is Co-Founder and Head of Innovation & Content at Smart Building Collective and author of “The Healthy Office Revolution” with a PhD in biomedical engineering that focuses on our complex relationship with technology and a better way of living and working. Mike Petrusky asks Elizabeth about her research into how leaders … Continue reading "“We Have Enough Data” – Smart Buildings and the Science of Improving our Workspaces"

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Dr. Elizabeth C. Nelson is Co-Founder and Head of Innovation & Content at Smart Building Collective and author of “The Healthy Office Revolution” with a PhD in biomedical engineering that focuses on our complex relationship with technology and a better way of living and working. Mike Petrusky asks Elizabeth about her research into how leaders can create better workspaces that support both the mental health and productivity of the workforce. They explore the role of technology in the built environment with a focus on optimizing space usage and how to improve workplaces with the help of worktech tools. Elizabeth believes that designing spaces for the most sensitive among us, such as introverts and neurodivergent individuals, can create a healthier and more beneficial environment for everyone. The Smart Building Collective provides certification and consultancy for buildings and technical solutions, helping to improve and optimize workspaces, and Elizabeth applies her daring yet applicable research to help you be a Workplace Innovator!

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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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