“Don’t Be Left Behind” – Strategies for an Unprecedented Time of Change in Facility Management and the Workplace

Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at BGIS where she is passionate about sustainability and applying innovation towards solutions while “nerding out” on how AI is transforming the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Lorri to share her latest insights on the future of work and how FM leaders should focus on essential … Continue reading "“Don’t Be Left Behind” – Strategies for an Unprecedented Time of Change in Facility Management and the Workplace"

May 14, 2024

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with Lorri Rowlandson of BGIS
May 14, 2024

“Don’t Be Left Behind” – Strategies for an Unprecedented Time of Change in Facility Management and the Workplace

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Lorri Rowlandson is Senior Vice President of Strategy and Innovation at BGIS where she is passionate about sustainability and applying innovation towards solutions while “nerding out” on how AI is transforming the workplace. Mike Petrusky asks Lorri to share her latest insights on the future of work and how FM leaders should focus on essential skills such as creativity, critical thinking, and change management. They explore the concept of existential theory and agree that we must leverage tools such as AI to enhance our human creativity by framing the data and asking the right questions. Continuous learning and innovation are crucial in keeping up with the rapid advancements in technology and Lorri believes that incremental innovation can lead to significant progress. Tune in for the encouragement you need to be a Workplace Innovator and an inspirational leader 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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