About the Speaker:
Ronald Rufo is with the Chicago Police Department Preventative Programs.

Note: Brainy Bites are for IFMA Members only and their registered guests. Guests must be accompanied by a member. There is no cost to attend. No-shows will be invoiced $20

RSVP
To RSVP, Call the Chapter office at 312.236.0900 or email execbusinessres@sbcglobal.net

Don't forget, spend 5 minutes with an Associate Member learning
about their service or product and earn $5,000 "IFMA Bucks"!!!
(Refer to your IFMA Bucks brochure for details)

Brinks, Hofer, Gilson & Lione
NBC Tower, Suite 3600 • 455 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL

Early collaboration between architects and facility managers can often dramatically change the functionality of the new space after design and construction are complete. This program will be a candid discussion between architects and facility managers focusing on how to best incorporate the needs of both parties to avoid the common challenges facility managers face in utilizing the space after the designers have left a project. A panel of three facility managers and three architects will provide perspective, best practices and shed light on how to most effectively communicate when embarking on this type of project.

Presented by:

FMs:
Annie Shupert, Blue Cross Blue Shield • Kyle Woodward, Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom

Architects:
Gary Bazzoni, Gensler • Janet Lougee, Wight & Co. • Thomas Erdelac, VOA

Moderator:
Mickey Archambault, ACRE Project Management

Don't forget, spend 5 minutes with an Associate Member learning about their service or product and earn $5,000 "IFMA Bucks"!!!
(Refer to your IFMA Bucks brochure for details)

The Chicago Chapter of IFMA would like to take this
opportunity to thank our Platinum Sponsors:
ICG Construction
Kayhan International
3MD Relocation Services

Non-members ($50):

Members ($30):

HOK • 60 East Van Buren Street (CNA building, Van Buren entrance), 14th Floor • Chicago, IL

Powerful workplace solutions happen when progressive business leaders implement innovative workplace strategies. Explore highlights from a year-long IFMA research study on distributed work, and hear how workplace solutions address the emerging workforce, sustainability, productivity and budget. Speakers will share how 10 major corporations developed and deployed distributed work programs, what drivers led their workplace strategies and the lessons learned along the way. Learn about key distributed work program goals, drivers, success factors and stumbling blocks.

Objectives:

• Explore the variations and trends in distributed work strategies.
• Identify ways to maximize real estate using innovative workplace strategies.
• Understand the importance of leadership support and change management strategies.

Credits: 0.15 CEU; 1.50 LU
Track: Benchmarking and Best Practices
Knowledge Level: Intermediate

Presenters:

Angie C. Earlywine, Senior Associate and Workplace Strategist, LEED AP, HOK, St. Louis, MO

Angie provides leadership in the areas of facility planning, facility benchmarking, change management and workplace strategy for clients in the Midwest Region of the U.S.  Angie has experience in workplace transformations, leading strategic planning efforts, and managing the facility programming process for corporate, institutional, governmental, and private sector clients. She has extensive experience in workplace dignostics such as workforce profiling and workplace anthropolgy research which enables her clients to make informed facility and workplace decisions.  She is skilled in change management communication planning and transition strategies which help organizations successfully implement workplace change. Angie is currently representing HOK their partnership with the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) on the recently published workplace study on Distributed Work published in February 2009 and being featured today.

Angie is a member of IFMA and has spoken on the topic of Distributed Workplace Strategies at the IFMA World Workplace conference in Orlando, the IFMA FM 3-D conference in SanDiego and will be speaking at the IFMA Facilities Fusion conference in Philidelphia next year.

Tom Polucci, AIA, IIDA, LEED GA, HOK, Chicago, IL

Bio: Tom Polucci is Group Vice President and Design Director for HOK’s Interiors Practice in Chicago.  In this role, Tom oversees programming, space planning, finish and furniture selection, design and detail development, site inspection and construction administration for the firm’s interior design projects. Tom’s design philosophy is based on a desire to deliver practical, beautiful workplaces that meet the client’s operational goals.  His recent clients include Allsteel, Millward Brown and Baker Tilly .  He also serves on HOK’s Design Board and Board of Directors and is actively working on a new business venture for the firm, HOK Product Design.   

As an award-winning interior designer, Tom has been featured in Environmental Design + Construction, The Wall Street Journal, and HGTV’s “Deserving Design.”  He also served as a guest editor for Contract magazine in July 2009 and helped launch HOK’s firm-wide blog, “Life@HOK.”  Tom attended Catholic University of America for his undergraduate work and received his Master’s Degree in Architecture at Washington University. 

Thank you HOK for sponsoring this event!

According to MSN Careers citing data from CBSalary.com and SalaryExpert.com, facility managers are to receive the 11th highest national wage increase in 2010 up by an average of 4.38% from $89,262 to $94,491. If you are wondering why you are not in the same salary bracket, perhaps you should consider distinguishing yourself with a professional accreditation. Certified Facility Managers on average earn 18% more than non certified facility mangers.

The Facility Management Professional certification is designed to springboard your base of knowledge in the facility management profession, so you can rapidly develop the key skill sets needed to be an effective facility manager.

Learn detailed information about the CFM and FMP designations and which designation is right for you at this program. Panelists representing both designations will be available to answer questions about the process of getting the two different designations. They will also provide suggestions in making the path as easy as possible for you. Additionally, we will also have a representative from our educational partner, Northern Illinois University, serving as a panelist to outline forthcoming educational opportunities conducted by Chicago area CFMs which will provide you the local support and class room based education needed to pass the exams with confidence.

Make a commitment to the betterment of yourself by attending this informative session.

Don't forget, spend 5 minutes with an Associate Member learning about their service or product and earn $5,000 "IFMA Bucks"!!! (Refer to your IFMA Bucks brochure for details).