Creating Smarter Spaces

Michael Przytula

The podcast exploring the intersection of technology, innovation, and the built environment. Produced for corporate real estate, facilities management, and workplace technology executives, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying ahead, in the ever-evolving world, of smarter spaces. Hosted by industry thought leader Michael Przytula https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeprz/ , each episode dives deep into the transformative power of technology, revealing how it can be seamlessly integrated into our living and working environments. Through expert analysis, engaging discussions, and expert interviews, we uncover cutting-edge solutions that can revolutionize the way we experience and manage our spaces. Discover how advancements in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), automation, data analytics, and more are reshaping the landscape of the built environment. Learn practical strategies and gain valuable insights into the latest technologies that can enhance the workplace, improve employee well-being, boost productivity, and optimize facility management processes. Whether you're a forward-thinking corporate real estate executive seeking to unlock new opportunities, a facilities manager looking to enhance operational efficiency, or a workplace technology professional eager to stay at the forefront of innovation, this podcast is tailored specifically for you. Creating Smarter Spaces equips you with the knowledge and inspiration to leverage technology's potential and create truly intelligent environments. Tune in to Creating Smarter Spaces with Michael Przytula and join the movement to revolutionize the places we live and work. Together, we can shape a future where technology empowers us to create smarter, more efficient, and inspiring spaces for everyone. This is where real estate, facilities management, and workplace technology converge. This is Creating Smarter Spaces. read less
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This is Creating Smarter Spaces
13-06-2023
This is Creating Smarter Spaces
Hi! Welcome to Creating Smarter Spaces, where we explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and the built environment. Produced for corporate real estate executives, facilities managers, and workplace professionals, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of technology.I’m your host, Michael Przytula, and in each episode, we’ll dive deep into the transformative power of technology, discussing how it can be seamlessly integrated into the environments you plan, design, build manage and ultimately, work in yourself. You’ll discover how you can use advancements in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), automation, data analytics, and more to reshape the landscape of the built environment and I’ll share practical strategies you can use to put these things to work. I’ll also share my thoughts on the latest technologies that can enhance your workplace, improve employee well-being, boost productivity, and optimize facility management processes.Whether you're a forward-thinking corporate real estate executive looking to unlock new opportunities, a facilities manager looking to enhance operational efficiency, or a workplace technology professional eager to deliver innovative employee and guest experiences in your spaces, this podcast is tailored specifically for you. You will end every episode with some new knowledge and more importantly, inspiration, to leverage technology's potential and create truly intelligent environments.Sign up now at www.smarterspaces.live to get advance notification of every episode we drop or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Together, we can shape a future where technology enables us to create smarter, more efficient, and inspiring spaces for everyone.This is where real estate, facilities management, and technology coverage. This is Creating Smarter Spaces.
Measuring Return to Office Policy Compliance
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Measuring Return to Office Policy Compliance
Is your organization looking to track or even enforce a Return to Office policy? If so, it's likely you'll be involved in tracking or reporting on progress. In this episode you'll learn about the ways technology could be applied to track the most common type of policies and also the challenges that lie ahead in the many nuances of RTO enforcement.You'll leave with a list of 15 questions you should ask your organization when designing the right way to track and report on RTO progress in your unique scenario.The RTO Checklist is available at: www.smarterspaces.live/rtochecklistANZ tells staff to return to office or face pay cutRTO Mandates, End of Work From Home Will Make Climate Crisis WorseCreating Smarter Spaces | Measuring Return to Office Policy Compliance ______________________Connect with Michael Przytula on LinkedIn Rate and leave a review for the show on PodchaserCreating Smarter Spaces website Copyright 2023 Michael Przytula
How to Monitor Workplace Energy Usage to Enable Action
07-11-2023
How to Monitor Workplace Energy Usage to Enable Action
Many organizations have begun measuring energy usage in one way or the other, but is what you’re doing actually going to enable you to make an impact? Are you measuring the right things in the right way to enable you to drive change?In this episode I discuss some of the issues I see today in how organizations are monitoring energy usage in the workplace and provide you with some guidance on how to get it right if you're about to embark on the journey.External references from this episodeNorth America Building Automation Systems Market Size & Share Analysis - Industry Research Report - Growth TrendsMichael Grant on LinkedIn: I thought you had fixed your problem with your lights…Corporate real estate strategy in the COVID-19 era. | McKinseyCreating Smarter Spaces | How to Monitor Workplace Energy Usage to Enable Action Michael Przytula LinkedIn Creating Smarter Spaces website Copyright 2023 Michael Przytula
Your Workplace Guest Experience is broken and why you should fix it now!
03-10-2023
Your Workplace Guest Experience is broken and why you should fix it now!
This episode is all about improving Visitor and Guest Sign-in Experience.  More specifically, we'll discuss why the process of getting guests into workplaces is so bad and we talk about what you can do about it. Most importantly, why you should care making it amazing, especially right now.First impressions last, and the process you put those that come to visit your spaces through, can say a lot about your organizations.  There’s also a lot of valuable insights to be gained from getting this right. With the increased pervasiveness of facial recognition technology, mobile apps and artificial intelligence, there’s never been a better time to reinvent the experience visitors to your workplaces have. Listen in to find out how you can get started and implement a process that will be ready for what's coming in the future.-----Technologies discussed in this episode:Marriott Bonvoy Mobile: Marriott Bonvoy AppUnited Facial Recognition: United trials end-to-end biometric journey at SFO-----Michael Przytula LinkedIn Creating Smarter Spaces | Your Workplace Guest Experience is broken and why you should fix it now! Creating Smarter Spaces website Copyright 2023 Michael Przytula
Are Workplace Meeting Room Panels worth the expense?
25-09-2023
Are Workplace Meeting Room Panels worth the expense?
Wondering whether or not to spend the money deploying meeting room panels in your office? Are they really necessary, or just a pricey tech toy to hang outside offices on fancy floors?In this episode I share my experiences on the value they bring and the issues they help you avoid. I even share a small experiment you can try in your office to see if they'll add value to your specific workplace and office culture.Links referred to in this episode:IAdeaMetrikus - AppspaceCreating Smarter Spaces | Are Workplace Meeting Room Panels worth the expense? Michael Przytula LinkedIn Creating Smarter Spaces website Copyright 2023 Michael Przytula
How to Measure Workplace Occupancy
05-09-2023
How to Measure Workplace Occupancy
Confused by all the different terms being used to describe how busy the office is? In this episode we discuss the different ways to measure the consumption of office space. I'll break down the difference between Occupancy, Utilization, Capacity and Attendance, along with when and why you'd use one vs the other. I'll also discuss other very useful metric, Maximum Occupancy.All these are measured in different ways, using different sources of data and can be key to helping you understand exactly what's going on in your space. But knowing what you have and what it is telling you is the most important thing in helping you make the right decisions for your corporate real estate portfolio.Enjoy!Creating Smarter Spaces | How to Measure Workplace Occupancy Michael Przytula LinkedIn Creating Smarter Spaces website Copyright 2023 Michael Przytula
Smart Buildings vs Smart Workplaces. What is the Difference?
01-08-2023
Smart Buildings vs Smart Workplaces. What is the Difference?
Confused about the difference between a Smart Building and a Smart Workplace? You're not alone. In this episode I talk about the difference between the two. Who's owns what and the different types of services they typically provide.I talk about the pros and con's of getting 'smart workplace' services from your landlord, vs building them yourself. I discuss the benefits of building smart workplaces inside smart buildings and continue to lobby for the need of micro service from landlords, to make all our lives easier.Together we'll break down the impact of these into the 2 main areas of Operational Efficiency and Employee Experience and discuss the benefits that could be gained by creating your Smart Workplace inside a Smart Building.Enjoy!Products mentioned in this episode:Origen Air: Indoor Air Quality Solution - Air Purification System - Origen AirMichael Przytula LinkedInCreating Smarter Spaces website Copyright 2023 Michael Przytula
Top 5 Things to Avoid when Creating Smarter Spaces
19-07-2023
Top 5 Things to Avoid when Creating Smarter Spaces
Right now, I bet you’ve got a long list of PropTech companies calling you up telling you they have the exact product, tool or technology to do what you need in your portfolio. Am I right? I bet I am.In today's episode I’m going to share 5 tips that will help you not only filter through the noise, but also put you on the right track to making sure the direction you begin on, has the most chance of giving you long term success. There is a lot of noise in the Proptech market right now and with the advice I’ll share with you today, you’ll be able to filter out a lot of the static, and chart a path forward.In this episode I cover 5 topics;Why not having a portfolio-level plan is a bad idea.Challenges to be aware of if adopting integrated technology stacks of young companies.Learnings from history in tech companies carrying legacy systems baggage. Why deploying digital experiences aren't as scary of physical ones.How to get your colleagues in IT on side and why to do it now.Plus one bonus piece of advice you'll have to listen in to hear!Enjoy!Michael Przytula LinkedIn Creating Smarter Spaces website Copyright 2023 Michael Przytula
How to Start Creating Smarter Spaces
18-07-2023
How to Start Creating Smarter Spaces
In this first episode of Creating Smarter Spaces, we'll discuss how you can cut through the noise of all the Proptech and Smart Building products, tools and software on the market today, and set a clear foundation for where to start the journey of marking the spaces you manage, smarter.We discuss the importance of defining clear, tangible and measurable outcomes for your initiative as well as well as the differences between starting with a Tactical or Strategic approach to your journey.Tactical approaches help you address one specific component of your workplace operation, or the services you're providing.Strategic approaches help you reinvent the end-to-end operational and service delivery experience for an entire building or space.Your Host: Michael Przytula www.smarterspaces.live/connect
This is Creating Smarter Spaces
13-06-2023
This is Creating Smarter Spaces
Hi! Welcome to Creating Smarter Spaces, where we explore the intersection of technology, innovation, and the built environment. Produced for corporate real estate executives, facilities managers, and workplace professionals, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of technology.I’m your host, Michael Przytula, and in each episode, we’ll dive deep into the transformative power of technology, discussing how it can be seamlessly integrated into the environments you plan, design, build manage and ultimately, work in yourself. You’ll discover how you can use advancements in artificial intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), automation, data analytics, and more to reshape the landscape of the built environment and I’ll share practical strategies you can use to put these things to work. I’ll also share my thoughts on the latest technologies that can enhance your workplace, improve employee well-being, boost productivity, and optimize facility management processes.Whether you're a forward-thinking corporate real estate executive looking to unlock new opportunities, a facilities manager looking to enhance operational efficiency, or a workplace technology professional eager to deliver innovative employee and guest experiences in your spaces, this podcast is tailored specifically for you. You will end every episode with some new knowledge and more importantly, inspiration, to leverage technology's potential and create truly intelligent environments.Sign up now at www.smarterspaces.live to get advance notification of every episode we drop or subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.Together, we can shape a future where technology enables us to create smarter, more efficient, and inspiring spaces for everyone.This is where real estate, facilities management, and technology coverage. This is Creating Smarter Spaces.