This Thought Leaders Event is Underwritten by:

In this interactive session Lisa Whited will delve into the essence of the circular economy, unraveling its principles and the ways they can be integrated into the workplace. Lisa will identify skill sets essential for understanding Circular Economy principles within existing FM frameworks.

Attendees will hear about a recently completed circular workplace, taking them behind the scenes of a tenant improvement space. You will gain an understanding of how to practically apply circular design principles and the importance of an integrated delivery team to create a successful result. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge and discover innovative approaches to creating sustainable, circular workplaces. Attendees will also receive a copy of the published circular workplace case study.

 Learning Objectives: 

1. Identify skill sets related to Circular Economy principles and business models in the context of existing frameworks of facility management knowledge.
2. Demonstrate the practical application of circular design principles through a case study of a recent tenant improvement office project.

About Lisa Whited:

Lisa's education, experience, and credentials blend organizational development, change management, physical workplace design, DEIB (diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging), and sustainability to improve work for all. 

Recognized internationally as a thought leader on the future of work, Lisa has received numerous awards and recognition for her writing and leadership. Lisa believes in the art of possibility and has a passion for improving the world of work. She has a holistic outlook on work: it has a ripple effect on our communities, society, and the world. When work is better, our world is better. Lisa is driven to make a dent in the abysmal statistic that 87% of people worldwide are disengaged at work. Her foundational belief is that all voices need to be heard in a change process. 

Lisa has an MS in Organization + Management from Antioch University and holds certifications in mediation, facilitation, interior design, and as a circular economy specialist. Lisa is currently a doctoral student in the Organizational Development + Change program at Fielding Graduate University and was recently recognized as being in the top 1% of Mentimeter presenters in the world.

Lisa speaks and writes about the future of work and has consulted with Google, Microsoft, WTW, bp, Omnicom, MEMIC, Town & Country Federal Credit Union, Patrons Oxford, Tilson, and Woodard & Curran, among others. She is also a Senior Partner of Global Workplace Analytics, considered the leading authority on the future of work. 

Lisa received IFMA’s Distinguished Author Award for her book, Work Better. Save the Planet which is a guide for building employee engagement while positively impacting climate change. 

Lisa is a potato farmer's granddaughter and an engineer's daughter. The first informs her work ethic, and the second explains her love of solving problems.

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