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Thinkfm 2013: leadership challenge

Open-access content 24th January 2013
The latest BIFM comment column. Guest columnist David Sharp looks ahead to ThinkFM 2013.


28 January 2013

What a great time of year to be putting a date in your diary: on Monday 10 June 2013, ThinkFM is back in the FM calendar.


Last year saw the reinvigorated event return to London as a one-day conference - and to great acclaim. From the keynote launch by Coffee Republic founder Sahar Hashemi, through to the closing address by Mitie chief executive Ruby McGregor-Smith CBE, the day's proceedings served up a mix of insight and information, great networking and plenty of inspiration.

With a surge in attendance (more than 300 people last year) and so much positive feedback, it was a superb return to form. The problem for this year was how to follow it.

The theme in 2013 is 'Leadership: raising our game; making our case; realising our value'. Brought to you by BIFM in association with Workplace Law, the conference is again based on the popular hub format, allowing delegates to hop between hubs to choose the sessions that interest them most.

So what's new?
Elements of the conference content will be supported by the findings from the ThinkFM 2013 research initiative that will be launched shortly. Last year saw nearly 500 participants taking part in focus groups and completing the online survey - we are looking to improve on the response by working more closely with BIFM this year.
The three conference hubs concentrate on different aspects of leadership, with 24 sessions to choose from under the themes of 'talent', 'performance', and 'relationships'.
  • The talent hub is all about personal development: acquiring skills; evaluating competencies; exploring standards and effective ways of working; and attracting, retaining and inspiring the best people that FM has to offer
  • The performance hub focuses on what leaders are doing to gain competitive advantage, such as harnessing new technology; pushing the boundaries in behavioural safety; and driving sustainable business
  • The relationships hub explores the many different ways in which FM leaders in FM deliver value: maximising resource efficiency; social media; negotiating contracts; and dealing with the aftermath of a workplace fatality.

For some added pizzazz, the opening keynote promises to provide a stimulating start to the day from an internationally renowned business leader with roots in facilities management.
This year's conference returns to the beautiful surroundings of the Royal College of Physicians in central London.

All told, ThinkFM 2013 promises to be an unmissable day for anyone in FM. Book now at www.thinkfm.com to secure your place at the early bird rate of just £295 plus VAT for BIFM and Workplace Law members, with special rates for charities, students and the unemployed.
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