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The Hidden Costs of Technology Adoption in Facility Management - World Workplace Session Preview
Episode Summary
Technology adoption isn't just about tools. It's about people. Kyle Eldridge interviews Andrew Steele about his World Workplace session, diving into the hidden costs of tech adoption and why culture and change management matter just as much as the software.
Episode Notes
In this special episode of Connected FM, Kyle Eldridge sits down with Andrew Steele for a preview of his upcoming World Workplace session. They dive into the true costs of technology adoption in facility management. Andrew shares insights from his research and real-world experiences, emphasizing the importance of understanding hidden costs, organizational behavior, and the need for a cultural change in technology adoption. He outlines four categories of costs that facility managers should consider and provides actionable strategies for successful implementation.
Resources mentioned:
- Andrew Steele's UW thesis research: https://digital.lib.washington.edu/researchworks/items/fe627f40-e558-4484-b937-b51a824fcc25
- Andrew Steele's WWP speaker profile: https://worldworkplace.ifma.org/whats-happening/speakers/
- Andrew Steele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewsteelefm
- WWP Session: "Beyond Hardware: True Costs of Technology Adoption in FM" - Thursday, September 18, 2025, 9:45 AM to 10:30 AM, Room 102BC
Sponsor:
This episode is sponsored by ODP Business Solutions!
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Show Contributors
- Kyle Eldridge
- Andrew Steele
- Elizabeth Shelton