The holidays are usually a time when we can enjoy a break from the office, with more time at home with our families. Because of COVID, though, many employees across the country have been working from home for nearly eight months. As we chug along into the holiday season, we’re again faced with something completely [more…]
Ted’s Talk: The Unexpected Art of Networking in the Digital Age
A few years ago, I attended a memorable IFMA conference in Denver, CO. Remember in-person conferences? On a night out during the week-long event, I ran into a friend in the IT community who introduced me to one of their peers. A quick hello was exchanged, but as the night went on, my potential networking [more…]
The Dos and Don’ts of Zoom Conferences and Other Video Meeting Etiquette
The dos and don’ts of an in-person meeting are pretty basic: show up on time, maintain eye contact, pay attention and stay attentive. Video meetings, on the other hand, bring a host of new elements into the picture. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, two things are true: more employees than ever are working from [more…]
Making the Most of Your Professional Association Network
You already know the benefits to consistent networking in your industry: increased business opportunities, a chance to gain insight or advice from industry professionals, and a resource for anything work-related. But, are you making the most out of your professional association memberships? Whether you’ve recently joined a local start-up or have been a major part [more…]
10 Rules to Have Better Networking Conversations
I don’t know about you, but the next couple of months are a whirlwind of networking mixers and large conferences. It’s always great to connect with peers, meet new people and learn industry trends. However, for all the many benefits of these networking events, they also can be filled with pressure and social awkwardness. Whether [more…]
5 Reasons to Say Yes to Networking in the New Year
For most of us, networking isn’t at the top of our to-do list. It can be awkward (or worse, boring) and it can take time away from clients and deadlines. But, here’s the thing. Networking and the connections you build play a critical role in both your personal and professional growth. Networking can even be [more…]
What Does IoT Mean to You?
During World Workplace 2016 in San Diego, the International Facility Management Association (IFMA) Board of Directors created a dedicated Internet of Things (IoT) task force to ascertain the best way for FM professionals to utilize the vast potential of billions of interconnected physical objects (things), each gathering data to understand and interact with the built and [more…]
Steve Forbes Announced as Closing Keynote for IFMA’s World Workplace
Our calendars are marked and reservations are set! The LMI360 team is looking forward to an unforgettable IFMA World Workplace Conference and Expo in San Diego, Oct. 5-7, 2016. One of the highlights will surely be the keynote address by business icon Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media. Forbes oversees the Forbes Media’s [more…]
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