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Future-Ready FM: Navigating Careers in the Digital Age with George Westerman
Episode Summary
Lara Paemen and George Westerman explore the need for upskilling in the digital age, discussing tools like gamification and immersive learning for career growth in facility management.
Episode Notes
In this podcast, Lara Paemen, Managing Director of IFMA EMEA and George Westerman, Senior Lecturer at the MIT Sloan School of Management, discuss the challenges and opportunities in facility management, emphasizing the need for upskilling in the digital age. George introduces the Global Opportunity Forum, focusing on career navigation, agile learning, and certification at scale. They touch on tools like gamification and immersive learning experiences, highlighting the role of organizations and managers in supporting employee growth. The conversation underscores the importance of a mindset open to innovation and the responsibility of organizations to broaden their talent search.
Show Contributors
- George Westerman
- Lara Paemen
- Elizabeth Shelton