Facility Executive Conference Program
A compelling reason to attend The TFM Forum is to take advantage of the conference program that is led by visionaries and world renowned facility management experts. Below are some of the high level keynotes, seminars, and think tanks that will take place at this year’s event.
FM Knowledgebase – Churn Control
Jim Elledge
Facility/Office Services Manager
Summit Alliance Companies
Change is a constant in any organization and as a result, churn is a necessary byproduct. Tracking costs and managing the process have become easier with computer software and automated processes. Join TFM’s “Tricks of the Trade” Columnist, Jim Elledge as he presents these tools as well as examples of churn control. Be prepared to share your comments, ideas, and suggestions in this fast paced presentation.
Productivity 101: Performance And Productivity Of Knowledge Workers
Dr. Tim Springer,
President and Founder of HERO
The impact of facilities and workplaces on performance and productivity is rife with myths and misunderstanding. This session will address: defining performance, productivity in today’s workplace; how to measure performance; factors that affect performance (both positive and negative); and how one might frame discussions about the impact of facilities on business performance.
Aggressive Utilities Management
Jeff Crane,
Senior Property Manager,
Childress Klein Properties
Summary: Utilities represent a significant percentage of the operations budget. Studying and understanding consumption data for electricity, gas, and water is the first step in aggressively managing and controlling these costs. This session discusses the metrics typically associated with utilities consumption including where to find them and how to interpret them. Month to month “snapshot” analysis will be discussed and the value of more advanced continuous monitoring techniques will be explained in this interactive session.
Optimizing Your Physical Security Strategy
Robert Wetherell, CPP, CFM,
Facility Manager,
Pearson Education
Facility executives continue to be designated responsibilities for physical security. Unfortunately, physical security is not a core competency for most facility executives. Acquire the tools and knowledge to examine your current physical security strategies to make sure they support your organizations goals and objectives.
Playing the Facility Manager Game: Tips on How to Win
Kevin Borg,
Director of Facilities and Project Management,
UCLA. Athletics Department
Playing the Facility Manager Game: Tips on How to Win
Pepe Alicea,
Corporate Facilities Director,
Compassion International
Senior facility executives are masters at the game of facilities management. We shuffle priorities and attempt to trump issues that cross our desks daily. We manage to jump through hoops and over hurdles to reach our goal of success not only in the workplace, but also in our professional and personal growth. The "exercise program" at work can be exhausting, with everyone jumping to conclusions, flying off the handle, dodging responsibilities, pushing their luck, and sitting on the bench while you're trying to just win the game.
From Resistance to Results : Guiding Business Leaders on Managing in the New Workplace
Diane Stegmeier,
Author,
Innovations in Office Design: The Critical Influence Approach to Effective Work Environments
Many attempts to implement new workplace strategies fail due to overwhelming employee resistance to change. Discover the key factors to fostering a sustainable platform for change and the 15 Critical Influences that can enable--or hinder--the development, execution and outcomes of workplace strategies.
If you have any questions about the conference program please contact Mary Ellen McCandless at maryellen@groupc.com 