Learning Lunch

Focus on issues and concerns specific to your area of practice within FM!


Friday, Oct. 9
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

 

Spend two hours immersed in the unique issues you face managing an industry-specific facility. Sponsored by IFMA councils, this learning lunch will concentrate on topics and concerns you face each day in your area of practice within facility management.

 

Now more than ever, professionals who possess specialized knowledge have a distinct advantage in the workplace. This special learning lunch will deliver focused, in-depth content, allowing you to thoroughly address and discuss issues of importance to you. Gain information and best practices relevant to programs you’re working on right now in your organization.

 

All World workplace attendees will benefit from this unique networking and learning activity. Meet council members and network with other attendees who face similar challenges in managing certain types of facilities.

6.01 Introduction to the World of Grants for Facility Managers in the Public Sector
Public Sector Council
Room S310 A&B, OCCC
[Information on this session will be available on site]

6.02 Managing Change in Turbulent Times: Creating a Sense of Urgency to Leverage the Power of Place
Corporate Facilities Council
Room S310 C&D, OCCC


In an uncertain economy, elevating the credibility of facility management’s role is a top priority. FMs must be positioned as strategic business partners. The best way to accomplish this is by demonstrating a workplace strategy to the C-Suite that can improve workforce productivity, contribute to the success of employee attraction and retention initiatives, and lay the foundation for work-life balance programs, all at a fraction of the cost of maintaining a 1:1 ratio of worker to workspace. Learn how to develop a compelling business case for workplace change, and create a sense of urgency among business leaders to not only support the workplace strategy, but also commit to holding individuals accountable for the appropriate use of the new workplace environment. Credits: 0.2 CEU; 2.0 LU

 

Objectives:

Speaker: Diane Stegmeier, president of Stegmeier Consulting Group, is the author of the book, Innovations in Office Design: The Critical Influence Approach to Effective Work Environments, ranked the #1 Favorite Workplace Strategy Book by Amazon readers in 2008. She is the recipient
of IFMA’s 2008 Distinguished Author Award of Excellence; and is the winner of a CoreNet Global Luminary Award, presented to the top 10 percent of its speakers and educators. As a consultant in change management and organizational effectiveness, Diane assists clients in balancing cost reduction and performance improvement. Diane Stegmeier’s book Innovations in Office Design: The Critical Influence Approach to Effective Work Environments, will be available along with a book signing in the IFMA Bookstore, S220, OCCC, on Thursday, Oct. 8 at 3:00 p.m.

6.03 Panel Discussion: Transitioning From Full-Time Employee to Consultant
Facility Management Consultants Council
Room S310 G&H, OCCC


As the economy continues to present business challenges such as downsizing, reorganizing or simply closing up shop, and with unemployment rates at a record high, learning what alternatives to full-time employment are available is a necessity. This session will present views from a variety of panelists on how to move into the role of a consultant after spending a lifetime in the corporate environment.

Credits: 0.2 CEU; 2.0 LU

 

Objectives:

Panel: Moderator Barbara Jo Kane, CFM, assists companies of all sizes with strategic real estate planning, brokerage, lease renewal, facility management, space planning, move management and tenant improvement project management; Anita Ciminesi, FMP, has more than 17 years of experience in facility management profession and is a partner in CFM2, a facility  management/sustainability consulting firm; a well-known speaker on the international conference circuit, Mike Liddle, CFM, has coordinated a number of multi-million-dollar projects involving all aspects of FM, real estate, design and construction; involved in facility management and construction for more than 47 years, Tim O’Malley, CFM, CFMJ, CPSI, is senior project manager for The O’Malley Group LLC, a consulting firm for K-12 school districts, non-profits and some private organizations.

6.04 Facility Management Benchmarking Business Value
Health Care Council
Room S322, OCCC


Health care is a business, which requires money to provide patient care. Hospitals around the U.S. are adopting “lean” processes to maximize their financial performance, while omitting needless waste and improving outcomes. Facility managers will need to embrace the concept of doing more with less and reduce their organizations’ carbon footprint. Based on the “Operations and Maintenance Benchmarks Survey Healthcare Facilities” and in partnership with IFMA and ASHE, this session will provide you with tips for demonstrating your value and effect on the bottom line. Gain substantial influence with the C-Suite to achieve the goals of facility management, as well as the business of health care.

Credits: 0.2 CEU; 2.0 LU

 

Objectives:

Speaker: Director of facilities for Ridgeview Medical Center in Waconia, Minn., Todd Wilkening has more than 20 years of experience in health care facility management. He has presented at national and international events, including Practice Green Health, The Joint Commission (TJC), American Society of Healthcare Engineers (ASHE) and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Several businesses have achieved awards with the assistance of Todd’s guidance, including the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency’s Green Star Building Award, the Minnesota Governor’s Award for Pollution Prevention and a three-time Practice Green Health’s Environmental Leadership Award.

6.05 Zero Energy Buildings: The Future of the Built Environment
Academic Facilities Council
Room S330 C&D, OCCC


The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), the largest community college district in the U.S., is currently implementing a comprehensive strategic plan to achieve climate neutrality by 2010. Through the use of cutting-edge renewable energy generation and energy storage technology, the LACCD will be supported 100 percent by non-carbon-based energy. The LACCD is also planning to build 50 new zero energy buildings. Discover the elements necessary to create a zero energy building, and learn how renewable energy elements can be added for no extra capital cost.

Credits: 0.2 CEU; 2.0 LU

 

Objectives:

Speaker: Executive director of LACCD’s facilities planning and development, Larry Eisenberg, is supervising the district’s US$6 billion construction and renovation program. Larry oversees all planning, facility development, maintenance and real estate activities. The hallmark of the LACCD program is its commitment to sustainability, making it one of the largest sustainable development programs in the world. Larry serves on the sustainability advisory committees of several national organizations.

 

6.06 Technology and its Impact on IFMA’s CFM Competencies
Information Technology Council
Room S330 E&F, OCCC


IFMA’s Information Technology Council will host a panel discussion addressing the facility management core competencies. Review how each of the competencies is being influenced and
impacted by technology, and discover which tools, skills and advancements are essential to a facility manager’s daily responsibilities.

Credits: 0.2 CEU; 2.0 LU

 

Objectives:

Panel: Geoff D. Williams, Manager, Seawood Facility Management, Seawood Solutions & Services Inc., Thornhill, ON, Canada; Kevin L. Janus, CFM, Vice President, Operations & FM Services, Facilities Solutions Group LLC, Langhorne, Pa., USA; Chris Keller, Managing Director, Chris Keller Facilities Solutions Group LLC, Langhorne, Pa., USA.

6.07 2009 – 2010 Economic Forecast
Manufacturing Council
Room S331 A&B, OCCC
[Information on this session will be available on site]

6.08 Online Fraud: The Fleecing of Populace
Environmental Health & Safety
Council
Room S331 C&D, OCCC


“Cyber criminals” represent one the most significant challenges facing law enforcement. Most online crime is the result of opportunity presented to the cyber crooks by a vulnerable victim.
Increase your ability to detect and prevent online crime, and help protect yourself and your company from this growing threat. Review examples of emerging trends in online fraud, identify theft and other computer-related crimes including attacks on social networking sites.

Credits: 0.2 CEU; 2.0 LU

 

Objectives:

Speaker: For more than 20 years, Jeff Lanza investigated fraud and computer crime as an FBI agent. He served as chief of internal security for the FBI’s Kansas City region. He has been interviewed on “The Today Show,” “Good Morning America” and “Larry King Live.” Currently president of Communication Dynamics, Jeff has provided more than 600 presentations on risk management to associations and corporations worldwide.

6.09 The Role of the Facility Manager in Attaining AALAC Accreditation
Research & Development
Council
Room S230 E, OCCC


Research facilities that perform animal studies in-house must receive accreditation from the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC). Accreditation is assurance that stringent standards are being met in a variety of areas—from humane treatment to standards for housing and animal recreation. It also assures that the organization remains competitive for government grants. Facility managers play a key role in this process. In addition to maintaining the Vivarium physical plant, FMs must assist the Vivarium manager in meeting operations and maintenance requirements, such as meticulous maintenance records, well-documented HVAC maintenance, and annotated architectural drawings showing air flow and pressurization.

Credits: 0.2 CEU; 2.0 LU

 

Objectives:

Speaker: David P. Kaye, president of Facilities Management Solutions LLC, has a background in facility management spanning more than 40 years, including a 25-year career in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, senior positions at Yale and Stanford universities, and more than 17 years as the senior director of Facilities and Research Services for the Biomedical Services R&D Division of the American Red Cross national headquarters.

6.10 Communication, Collaboration, Alignment – Keys to Success
Corporate Real Estate Council
Room S230D, OCCC


Communication, collaboration and alignment are the keys to successful corporate real estate management in any economy, but even more important today. This session will provide valuable tips that can be implemented to enhance your performance in these areas.

Credits: 0.2 CEU; 2.0 LU

 

Objectives:

Speaker: Georgia Perkey’s consulting work focuses on business optimization, helping clients find alignment between business strategy, operational tactics, organizational structures and technology platforms. Her responsibilities have included leading cross-functional teams from five to 140 across multiple functions and geographies. She has been involved in the design, development and implementation of technology strategy and solutions, enterprise governance and corporate process management. She headed the research team for the CoreNet 2010 project, “Technology and the Web.”

11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
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