Fm Evolution

Summary:On this episode of FM Evolution, hosts Shawn Black and Randy Olson sit down with Jim Zirbel, a chairman at FM Pipeline Team, Inc., an organization that aims to engage, enlighten, and energize the next generation of facility management professionals. Jim's focus is on organizational governance and policy implementation as the FM Pipeline program grows across the United States. Throughout the episode, Shawn, Randy, and Jim discuss the program FM Pipeline offers and the talent gap in the FM industry.  Thanks for tuning in! Shownotes:(1:02) Introduction to Jim(8:13) Feedback on the FM Talent Gap(12:05) Solution to the FM Talent Gap(23:41) Process of Becoming an FM Professional(26:50) How FM Professionals Are Giving Back(29:15) Closing Thoughts Links:Shawn BlackRandy OlsonJim ZirbelFM Pipeline  Quotes:“The organizations that invest in their people and provide professional development are where they want to be. They want to grow. They want to be better at what they do. They want to gain confidence. They wan