Episode

The Surprising Power of People in Facilities Management

Podcast: Connected FM
Published: May 12, 2026
Duration seconds: 2718
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Summary

Host Edward Wagoner interviews IFMA Global Influencer Kati Barklund about shifting the facility management focus from physical assets to human potential. They explore how the "power of people" serves as a strategic tool for organizational success and why facility managers must learn to speak the language of the C-suite to demonstrate their true value.