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Global Strategy, Local Impact: Inside IFMA's Workplace Evolutionaries

Episode Summary

In this episode, host Edward Wagoner sits down with global leaders Tim Allen, Martin Ruppe, and Kati Barklund to explore IFMA’s Workplace Evolutionaries (WE) — the world's largest community of workplace strategy thought leaders. They unpack how professionals across FM, HR, IT, and real estate can leverage local hubs, monthly WEbinars, and international events to drive high-performing work environments and advance their careers.

Episode Notes

Facility management is no longer just about tactical maintenance. It is about driving business performance, shaping company culture, and creating strategic value at the C-suite level.

In today's episode, host Edward Wagoner is joined by WE leadership team members Tim Allen, Martin Ruppe, and Kati Barklund to break down what makes the Workplace Evolutionaries community essential for anyone touching the built environment.

Together, they detail the many ways to engage with the community, including:

  • Local WE Hubs: How regional communities of practice tailor global workplace strategy to local markets and foster peer networking.
  • Monthly WEbinars: Gaining a competitive edge through 60-minute virtual sessions featuring global corporate speakers and real-world ROI case studies.
  • World Workplace & Key Events: What to expect at major annual gatherings, masterclasses, and interactive sessions.
  • Educational Programs & Hot Topics: Diving into professional development pathways, change management, AI integration, circularity/sustainability, and cross-disciplinary liaisons across HR, IT, FM, and academia.

Whether you are a seasoned workplace strategist or new to the field, discover how joining the WE community can help you bridge research and practice while expanding your career horizons.

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Show Contributors

  • Edward Wagoner
  • Kati Barklund
  • Tim Allen
  • Martin Ruppe
  • Elizabeth Shelton

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