Overview
Webinar: join us for ‘Standing tall: strategic FM leading beyond the pandemic’ with the International SIG
The crucial work and outstanding performance of workplace and facilities managers during the pandemic has seen our profession shift into a more strategic role within organisations. Register your place now for a special World FM Day episode of ‘Navigating turbulent times’ when the IWFM International Special Interest Group (SIG) and expert guests discuss the implications of this shift and what it means for the future of the profession.
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Throughout the pandemic, across all industries and sectors, the workplace and facilities management profession has demonstrated its agility to switch from a focus of maintaining service provision to managing real time risks and facilitating a safe return to the workplace.
Beyond these already taxing demands, pressure is mounting for the industry to evolve into a more proactive and strategic partner, shaping often innovative solutions that can support the business needs and direction of its customers.
In this webinar, the panel will:
- discuss how the profession has shifted into a more strategic role in the past year
- explore the implications of this change from a corporate, service provider and customer perspective
- consider what it all means for those already working or seeking a career in workplace and facilities management.
Join us 12pm on Wednesday 12 May and pose your questions live to get involved in the conversation around the profession’s future.
Speakers
Sara Campbell
With over ten years’ experience managing teams and clients within different blue-chip corporates and government organisations in the UK and Asia, I’ve introduced models of working and innovative procedures which have raised the level of service and teams to award-winning status.
The skills I attained through my MBA have enabled me to apply a strategic and tactical mindset to the contracts I work within, coupled with my knowledge and understanding of first class customer service, client management, communication and engagement which are invaluable for my company in helping to achieve their objectives both commercially and through customer satisfaction.
Personally I am ambitious and driven but always act with integrity. I am a passionate and enthusiastic individual that aims to inspire the people I manage to achieve their full potential. FM is a fast-paced industry that keeps me on my toes. It’s forever changing and developing - I love what I do and have fun doing it.
Sean Gibbons MSc FIWFM FCMI CQP MCQP
Sean leads a centre for best practice and guidance to support the provision of inspiring workplaces that are cost efficient, space efficient, sustainable and reflect the needs of users. Responsibility extends to FM and corporate real estate management strategies, processes, governance, hybrid working concepts, and facilities benchmarking across a global portfolio with a presence in more than 100 countries.
Sean holds an MSc in FM and, prior to joining Roche, worked in leadership positions in the Middle East and Europe for WS Atkins, Faithful+Gould and Zurich Financial Services.
Steve Gladwin
Steve Gladwin is a Director of Nodus Solutions Limited a privately-owned Facility Management company based in the UK providing FM and Consultancy advice to a broad range of clients ranging from large multi-national listed entities to public sector bodies.
He is also Course Trainer for the IWFM Academy and has developed and delivered training for the Institute (IWFM and previously BIFM Training) for over 15 years in:
- Building Services
- Asset and Maintenance Management
- Strategic Sourcing
- Contract Management
- FM Strategy
- FM Data, Performance Management and Lean Processes
He has lectured at Liverpool John Moore’s University, Sheffield Hallam University, Sydney University, Hong Kong Polytechnic and most recently Bolton University.
Actively involved in promoting and developing the FM and Building Maintenance sector, Steve is a regular guest speaker at conferences and has spoken at Property, Facilities and Building Maintenance conferences around the world.
In an Asset and Maintenance Management advisory capacity, Steve has worked with Government departments in Australia, New Zealand, Malaysia and UK as well as large multi-national companies such Jaguar Land Rover, Shell Oil Company, Sainsburys, The Co-operative Group, Johnson & Johnson as well as a broad range of Universities and campus style environments.
In 2013, following 4 years as Lead Judge, Steve was appointed Chair of the IWFM Industry Excellence Awards. He is also the Chair of the IWFM International Special Interest Group.
In 2017, Steve was made an Honorary Fellow of the Institute. In 2020 was recognized in the IWFM Excellence Awards as for his contribution to the Industry and profession and the following was awarded Lifetime Achievement Award in the PFM Awards.
Steve is a Building Services Engineer by background and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of New South Wales (Australian Graduate School of Management).
He is a past Chairman of the Facilities Management Association, Australia and Global FM, a worldwide federation of national and international FM associations.
Simon Titchener
Simon joined ISS in 2007, working across various roles across both in the UK and globally before joining the UK & Ireland Executive Board in 2019 as Chief Commercial Officer. He is also Chief Operating Officer for the Specialised Services business area which includes Cleaning, Security, Technical and Support Services.
His previous positions within ISS have included Managing Director of the Food Services business, Global Account Director for the largest Financial Services client and Global COO for the Banking sector.
In his current role, Simon has executive responsibility for the sales and marketing functions across the UK and Ireland, driving a strong value proposition for new and existing clients.
Prior to joining ISS, Simon worked for Aramark and Compass Group and has a Degree in Catering and Hotel Management.