How Technology is Reshaping CRE
We are seeing an accelerating pace of technological change across the commercial real estate landscape. Proprietary technologies, historically perceived as clunky and expensive, are being replaced by 'partner first' models. These approaches allow organizations to bring together innovative products from across the industry to create value for their people and customers. How should CRE profession...
31m Nov 02, 2020
31m
Purpose of Place: History and Future of the Office
The office is more than just a building – it’s a place where people come together to build connections, collaborate and innovate. The global pandemic has accelerated an evolution of the workplace and forced businesses to reconsider when and how to best use the office in the future, posing the ultimate question: what is the purpose of place? Cushman & Wakefield partnered with top researchers fr...
24m Oct 28, 2020
24m
Logistics & Industrial in India
With 1.5 trillion dollars being spent on India's infrastructure over the next five years, the logistics, industrial and manufacturing sector has a great opportunity to leverage from. But what is the India story? With international business looking seriously at India to take advantage of the world's second largest population - India is a complex and fascinating part of the world, for both invest...
28m Oct 15, 2020
28m
Evolution of Workplace Design: With Dr Amy Thomas of TU Delft University
While the way we work has evolved beyond conceivable recognition over the last century, so too has where we work. From Taylorism’ of the early 20th century, workplace design has become a much more cultured process with an increasing focus on creating workplaces that centre around the individual, and that promote not only productivity and efficiency for employers, but also creativity and wellbei...
34m Oct 08, 2020
34m
Designing Remote Collaboration: With Professor Phanish Puranam and Marco Minervini of INSEAD Business School
The way in which we work effectively has never been more important. While employees are reporting increased levels of productivity working remotely, a lack of face-to-face interactions mean there are limitations to collaboration and many challenges remain.  Now that the "genie is out of the bottle", how should organizations think about designing remote collaboration for an effective distribute...
30m Sep 29, 2020
30m
Kadine James, Creative Tech Lead at Hobs 3D
Learner, maker, innovator & 3D technology enthusiast, Kadine James is Creative Tech Lead at Hobs 3D and is a prominent UK Tech Evangelist. She is CEO and Founder of the Immersive Kind Collective, a platform which brings together artists and creatives that are using emerging technology in their practice. In this episode Michael and Kadine discuss the influence that technology is having on prope...
32m Sep 18, 2020
32m
Gya Adeyemi, EMEA Transaction Manager at Facebook
In this episode, Michael Creamer is joined by Gya Adeyemi, EMEA Transaction Manager at Facebook and Alex Burnett, UK Lead for Transaction Management at Cushman & Wakefield. Gya and Alex discuss their approach to real estate partnerships and how fundamental partnership has been in delivering space for Facebook. Gya talks about her experiences of culture and diversity within the EMEA real estate...
34m Jul 23, 2020
34m
Rebalancing the Work-Life Experience - Episode #5 - The Future of Workplace
In our fifth podcast of the “Rebalancing the Work-Life Experience” series we review the successes and challenges of working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. The foundation of the discussion comes from the results of our bespoke Experience per Square Foot (https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/united-states/services/global-occupier-services/total-workplace/experience-per-sf) ™ (XSF@home) da...
24m Jun 30, 2020
24m
Adam Hoy, VP, Head of Worldwide Real Estate & Facilities at GSK
Adam Hoy is VP, Head of Worldwide Real Estate & Facilities at GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) having previously held global roles at Nestle and Unilever.   In this podcast, part of our 'Leadership' series and recorded prior to the coronavirus pandemic, Adam discuses assembling global teams, managing up as well as managing down, sustainability, productivity and lifelong learning.
25m Jun 18, 2020
25m
Rebalancing the Work-Life Experience - Episode #4 - Employee Health & Wellbeing
In our fourth podcast of the “Rebalancing the Work-Life Experience” series we take a deep dive into the importance of employee health and wellbeing. This issue is critical to the success of any company. Quantitative data from our bespoke Experience per Square Foot™ database clearly identifies the importance of wellbeing and its relationship to bonding with colleagues, motivation and an ability ...
38m Jun 04, 2020
38m
COVID-19: Myth versus reality to combat COVID-19 (HVAC, deep cleaning and more)
As shops, offices and other venues begin to reopen, helping ensure the safety of the places we’re returning to is top of mind for building owners, managers, workers and visitors. Our latest podcast brings in two facility services experts to talk about which technologies are proven, which are emerging, and which might turn out to be COVID-19 quackery. Join Michael Creamer (https://www.linkedin.c...
26m May 19, 2020
26m
Rebalancing the Work-Life Experience - Episode #3 - Staying Informed & Collaborating Virtually
In the third podcast of the “Rebalancing the Work-Life Experience” series, our attention shifts to two further drivers of workplace experience: staying informed and collaborative teamwork. Data from our Experience per Square Foot™ database clearly demonstrates that both can be achieved successfully in a remote working environment.  The key link between these two drivers is the availability of e...
31m Apr 23, 2020
31m
Rethinking Real Estate with Dror Poleg
In this episode, recorded prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Michael Creamer and Dror Poleg discuss how technology and innovation is reshaping cities, buildings, and the people within them.
29m Apr 16, 2020
29m
Rebalancing the Work-Life Experience - Episode #2 - Inspire through culture to connect to meaningful work
In the second podcast of the “Rebalancing the Work-Life Experience” series, we focus on two key qualities of a successful workplace: leadership and culture.  Analysis from our bespoke Experience per Square Foot™ database demonstrably shows that culture is a tier-1 driver of workplace experience. Employees that have the strongest connection to company culture have the most positive workplace exp...
31m Apr 09, 2020
31m
COVID-19: Did your global data pass the test?
Access to digitized global data has become critical in executing business continuity plans in the face of the pandemic. In this podcast, our guests discuss how portfolio administration has helped occupiers understand all aspects of their real estate portfolios in the eye of the COVID-19 storm and leverage data to develop reactive portfolio strategies. Among the topics addressed by the podcast a...
29m Apr 02, 2020
29m
Rebalancing the Work-Life Experience - Episode #1 - What we know, what is critical and what's next?
The rapid spread of the coronavirus globally has placed many corporates on an accelerated path of enacting remote working universally across their workforce. This inevitably will place strain on existing systems, take employees out of their established routines and require development of new processes among a myriad of other challenges. In light of this Cushman & Wakefield have developed a new ...
27m Mar 25, 2020
27m
What's Next in Flexible Workspace
In this podcast Michael is joined by Toby Ogden, Chief Commercial Officer at The Office Group and Emma Swinnerton, EMEA Head of Flexible Workspace at Cushman & Wakefield, to discuss What's Next in Flexible Workspace. Toby and Emma discuss how the flexible workspace market continues to evolve in response to changing occupier needs and how a B2C mindset is enabling operators to provide spaces tha...
36m Mar 17, 2020
36m
What's Next in the University Sector
Nick O'Donnell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-o-a37183/) is Director of Estates & Facilities at King's College London - a portfolio spanning five campuses, four million square feet, 160 buildings and more than 30,000 daily users. He has previously held senior roles at the Financial Times, Microsoft, Seagram and HSBC. In this 'spotlight' podcast, Nick discusses how traditional corporate occup...
35m Mar 03, 2020
35m
What's Next in Facilities Management
In this first episode of our 'Spotlight' series, Michael was joined by Mary-Louise Gray (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylouisegray/) , Real Estate and Facilities Director (EMEA) at Microsoft and Caroline Gardiner (https://www.linkedin.com/in/caroline-gardiner-413916b/) , Strategic Head of Integrated Facilities Management (EMEA) at Cushman & Wakefield, to discuss What's Next in Facilities Manag...
31m Feb 18, 2020
31m
Despina Katsikakis, Head of Occupier Business Performance at Cushman & Wakefield
Despina Katsikakis (https://www.linkedin.com/in/despinakatsikakis/) is an industry leader with an international reputation for thought leadership and innovation on the future of work and the impact of workplace on organisational transformation, people and business performance. Despina has over 35 years' experience of leading innovation, research and implementation of transformative business env...
35m Feb 04, 2020
35m
James Maddock, Head of Global Occupier Services (GOS) EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield
James Maddock (https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-maddock-6bb01a6/) is Head of Global Occupier Services (GOS) for EMEA at Cushman & Wakefield, having previously led teams in Bahrain, as well as London West End Agency and Tenant Representation. In this podcast, James draws on 30 years' experience to discuss leadership - from 'learning on the job', building diverse teams and story-telling - to att...
39m Jan 28, 2020
39m
Irene Masterton, Finance Group Estates Director at Department for Work and Pensions
Irene Masterton is the Finance Group Estates Director at Department for Work and Pensions (British Government). She has previously held senior global roles at Shell International Petroleum, Standard Chartered Bank, BT and Computer Sciences Corporation. In this third podcast in our 'Leadership' series, Irene discusses putting together global teams, surrounding yourself with experts, managing att...
34m Jan 14, 2020
34m
Brad Kreiger, Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Cushman & Wakefield
It’s difficult to predict the future of an industry, but Brad Kreiger (https://www.linkedin.com/in/brad-kreiger-7434822/) , Chief Marketing and Communications Officer at Cushman & Wakefield, understands the future of marketing begins with authentic storytelling. In this podcast Brad discusses his experiences of the real estate industry, how different generations are shaping the workplace, why d...
36m Dec 12, 2019
36m
Ben Almond, Global Head of Property at Pearson
Ben Almond (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-almond-62a041b/) has held a variety of Global COO and corporate real estate roles over a 30 year career across Finance, Investment Banking and Real Estate. He is currently Global Head of Property at Pearson. In this podcast Ben talks about leadership values in the context of being a CRE leader in today’s changing workplace environment and what he has ...
35m Nov 28, 2019
35m
Diana Foxlee, Director of Property Service Group at Sky
Diana Foxlee (https://www.linkedin.com/in/diana-foxlee-3a3439158/) qualified as a chartered management accountant at ICI Paints before moving to Sky carrying out various finance roles over seven years. She became the Head of Real Estate three years ago. In this podcast Diana talks about how her understanding of Sky, having supported different areas of the business, has stood her in good stead t...
22m Nov 14, 2019
22m
Mary-Louise Gray, Head of EMEA Real Estate Team at Microsoft
Mary-Louise Gray (https://www.linkedin.com/in/marylouisegray/) has had multiple roles over her 25 year career in real estate, both at a global and regional level. Mary-Louise is currently Head of EMEA Real Estate Team at Microsoft
36m Oct 29, 2019
36m
Louise Rushmer, former Head of Property and Facilities at Virgin Money
Louise Rushmer (https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-rushmer-846789b/) has had a 19 year career in Property and Facilities Management and has held various Global roles mainly within the Financial Services sector. In this podcast Louise talks about the interesting career path that took her from the National Theatre to where she is today and the importance of a strong network with colleagues, peers...
48m Oct 10, 2019
48m
Alison Rankin, Global Head of Workplace Services at Schroders
Alison Rankin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-rankin-3493762a/?originalSubdomain=uk) has had a 20 year career across consulting and within corporate real estate teams in the oil and gas, and banking sectors. In this podcast Alison talks about the diversity of roles she has had and how she has built her career starting as a graduate surveyor in private practice, to her current role as Global...
45m Sep 25, 2019
45m
Lynn Fitzpatrick, Head of EMEA Real Estate Services at Mastercard
Lynn Fitzpatrick (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-fitzpatrick-mcr-93a20116) trained as a General Practice Chartered Surveyor, however moved into the corporate real estate field in 2002, transitioning from service provider to client (end-user) in 2013. Lynn is currently Head of the EMEA Real Estate Services team at Mastercard.
41m Sep 02, 2019
41m
Episode #01 - Lisa Bentley
Lisa Bentley (https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-bentley-bb953684/) left University with a History & Politics degree working initially in a valuation agency office, while at the same time studying for a further degree in property valuation and management. She subsequently worked for NatWest Bank, Ford and most recently GE, having developed her career with a small number of well-known companies. I...
54m Aug 29, 2019
54m