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Global FM International Workshops
Global FM International Workshops in 2012:
Workshops Theme:"The New Economy – the Right Time and Right Place for FM"
- International Workshop in Dubai, UAE, March 2012
- International Workshop in Paris, France, April 2012
- International Workshop in Canberra, Australia - May 2012
- International Workshop in London, UK - 18 June 2012
- International Workshop in the USA - San Antonio, Texas - November 2012
Previous International Workshops
International Workshop in São Paulo, Brazil
The Global FM International Workshop in Brazil was hosted by ABRAFAC. The event counted with more than 170 atendees.
Event Presentations:
International Workshop in Phoenix, USA
The Global FM International Workshop in Phoenix, Arizona USA, was hosted by IFMA. The event took place paralell to IFMA's WWP. More than 130 participants attended the Workshop.
International Workshop in Vienna, Austria - 23 May 2011
The Vienna Workshop was hosted by EuroFM and took place during the first day of the European FM Conference in Austria.
For more information, read the press release here.
International Workshop in the UK - Nottingham - 5 April 2011
Should corporate culture trump local culture? Does facilities management in different countries conform to national stereotypes? Do we need international standards to drive its development? Is there an accepted international definition of FM? Are facilities skills portable across borders? These and other questions were tackled at the 11th Global FM International Workshop held alongside the Th!nk FM conference earlier this month in Nottingham, UK. Th!nk FM was organised by the British Institute of Facilities Management (BIFM).
The Workshop was chaired by David Millar of international construction services firm Hochtief, chair of BIFM’s International Special Interest Group. Over 30 participants were welcomed by Global FM chair Teena Shouse and the chair of BIFM, Ian Broadbent.
For more details, please click here to read the Press Release about this event.
Workshop Presentations:
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Global FM Yearly Sponsors 2011
Global FM International Workshop,
Atlanta October 2010
Working across Boundaries – The FM Challenge in an Advancing World?
Tuesday 26 October 2010 -0900 - 1200 Hours, Parallel Session
Global FM had the opportunity to run two workshops in 2010 to explore the challenges and opportunities that cross border delivery facilities management faces and to look at practical and repeatable solutions. After the Workshop in London in April, during BIFM Annual Conference, Global FM organised another International Workshop in Atlanta on 26th Ocotber, parallel to IFMA's World Workplace 2010 Conference & Expo.
One of the key issues facing facilities management professional is the challenge of delivering consistent services across boundaries. This can be city to city, region to region, state to state, country to country or continent to continent. Clients want a guaranteed service level that can be understood, monitored and communicated. The number of suppliers who aim to provide a global offering the opportunities for cross boundary delivery are increasingly facing ever increases challenges from IT implementation to currency exchange issues.
Programme and Speakers
- Introduction and welcome by Tony Keane, IFMA President and CEO;
- John Pivik-World Bank Facility Director will explain how World Bank answers the challenges of managing offices in both developed and un-developed countries;
- Alex Redlein-FM Professor at the Vienna University of Technology sharing how they are preparing their students for global responsibilitie;
- Jon Seller sharing insight on how will our emphasis on energy/resource management impact the way we manage our facilities in 2011 and beyond;
- Sean Delehanty will highlight BAE’s sustainability efforts and accomplishments;
- Francsico Abrantes, ABRAFAC Chairman and CEO and Jones Lang LaSalle Associated Director;
- Sandra Oliver, Section Chief, IMF explores the solutions they achieved through an effective Alternative Workplace Strategy which balanced cultural awareness in local markets;
- Panel facilitation by Teena Shouse, CFM, IFMA Fellow, Deputy Chairman of Global FM
- Expert panel made up of industry experts taking questions from the floor and sharing their experience of cross boundary service delivery
Click below to see a video of the International Workshop in Atlanta, USA, October 2010.
To see a version of the video with English subtitles, please click here.
To see the transcript of the video, please click here.
This video starts with Teena Shouse, Global FM Chairperson, and Wayne Tantrum, EuroFM Chairman, signing an affiliation agreement between both Associations.
Global FM 2010 Yearly Sponsors
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20 December 2011
Global FM Publishes its 2011 Annual Review
BRUSSELS, Belgium — (20 December 2011) — Global FM, the worldwide federation of facility management organisations, has released the 2011 Annual Review. The 2011 Annual Review sets out the vision and mission of Global FM, provides an overview of activities and summarises the financial position of the organisation.
Teena G. Shouse, CFM, IFMA Fellow, the Chairperson of Global FM stated:
“I am glad that I waited until the entire report was complete to write this quote (much to the dismay of the publisher). It offered me an opportunity to reflect on the progress of Global FM and take pride in the accomplishments of the efforts of the members, sponsors and management team. As I look toward the 2012 horizon I am filled with hope and excitement as to the possibilities. Keep an eye on Global FM and watch the good things to come. Better yet, jump in and be a part of it! Enjoy reading the Annual Report and let us hear from you as to your thoughts on our activities and ideas for assisting us in creating a higher profile and enhanced knowledge in Facility Management.”
The 2011 Global FM Annual Review can be downloaded here