Wayne Whitzell
Number Of Publications
12 articles
Why Great FM Strategies Fail During Execution
Successful facility management depends on more than a good strategy. Wayne Whitzell and Amanda Muzzarelli discuss why leadership, institutional knowledge and operational […]
How Facility Managers Can Earn a Seat at the Decision-Making Table
Facility management teams are often expected to solve problems they didn’t create while operating with limited influence over key decisions. In this […]
From Data to Decisions: Building Better FM Partnerships
Wayne Whitzell talks with Justin Hitt about facilities management, data-driven decision making, and innovative approaches to outsourcing and community engagement. Discover practical […]
How to Build Resilient Teams through Psychological Safety and Mentorship
What does strong leadership really look like in facility management? In this episode of Connected FM, host Wayne Whitzell welcomes Kathryn Lopez […]
The Demographic Cliff: What Workforce Shifts Mean for the Future of FM
As workforce demographics shift and experienced facility professionals retire, the FM industry faces rising safety risks, productivity challenges and major knowledge gaps. […]
The Real ROI of IFMA Credentials & Community
In this episode of the Connected FM podcast, host Wayne Whitzell, second vice chair of IFMA’s Global Board of Directors, speaks with […]
2026 Global Facility Management Trends, Challenges & Opportunities
What will facility management look like in 2026, and how does that future differ across regions?’ In this episode of the Connected […]
Leading FM Projects in California and India
Trena Ellis, Vice President of Facilities and Physical Security at Safe Credit Union, shares her career journey from local projects in Northern […]
Leadership, Mentoring & Workplace Strategy
In this engaging conversation, Wayne Whitzell and Katerina Karasyova explore the multifaceted world of facilities management, focusing on the importance of professional […]
Quantum Leadership: What Got You Here, Won't Get You There
According to F. Scott Fitzgerald, the test of a first-rate intelligence is the ability to hold two opposed ideas in mind at […]