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Empowering Women in Facility Management with Dr. Winnie Kwofie

Episode Summary

Host Edward Wagoner talks with Dr. Winnie Kwofie about visibility in facility management, the underrepresentation of women and the value of diverse perspectives in leadership. Winnie shares her journey, the power of storytelling and the importance of fostering inclusive environments in the profession.

Episode Notes

In this episode of IFMA's Connected FM podcast, host Edward Wagoner interviews Dr. Winnie Kwofie, a leader in facility management higher education. They discuss the importance of visibility in the profession, the underrepresentation of women and the need for diverse perspectives in leadership roles. Winnie shares her personal journey and the significance of storytelling in advocating for the profession. They also touch on cultural perceptions of facilities and the importance of creating inclusive environments for women in the industry.

00:00 Snippet

00:24 Welcome to Connected FM Podcast

01:14 Introducing Today's Guest: Dr. Winnie Kwofie

03:11 Dr. Winnie's Journey and Insights

05:16 Challenges and Opportunities in Facilities Management

09:15 Global Perspectives on Facilities Management

19:35 Uplifting Stories and Leadership

26:11 Rapid Fire Questions with Dr. Winnie

33:46 Conclusion

Sponsor:

This episode is sponsored by ODP Business Solutions!