EP13 - Frankie Spencer (Leeds Trinity University)

<p> content type</p><p><br></p><p>Interview</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> primary goal</p><p><br></p><p>Educational</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> summary</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Frankie shares her unconventional journey into estates and facilities management, highlighting the importance of adaptability, people skills, and future-proofing in the evolving landscape of university infrastructure. Discover practical insights on managing complex projects, engaging stakeholders, and preparing for environmental challenges.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> keywords</p><p><br></p><p>estates management, facilities, project management, future-proofing, university infrastructure, environmental challenges, people skills, adaptability</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> key topics</p><p><br></p><p>Frankie’s non-traditional career path and international experience</p><p>The importance of people skills and stakeholder engagement</p><p>Future-proofing buildings against climate change and environmental risks</p><p>The value of involving end-users in design and decision-making</p><p>Managing complex projects with a holistic view of estate operations</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> guest name</p><p><br></p><p>Frankie Spencer</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> sound bites</p><p><br></p><p>&quot;Let’s learn to adapt, not just survive&quot;</p><p>&quot;Designing for functionality and future needs&quot;</p><p>&quot;Involving end-users saves time and money&quot;</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters</p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Introduction and Frankie’s background</p><p>00:00 Starting the conversation and weather adaptation</p><p>00:00 Frankie’s career journey and unconventional path</p><p>01:07 Transition from project management to estates and facilities</p><p>03:36 The importance of involving end-users in design</p><p>06:03 Learning from building and operational experiences</p><p>11:49 Design decisions and future-proofing buildings</p><p>14:27 Involving academics and stakeholders in design</p><p>20:24 Adapting to environmental changes and climate challenges</p><p>26:47 Managing heat and weather impacts on campus</p><p>31:13 Advice for early-career professionals in estates</p><p>34:23 The importance of people skills and stakeholder communication</p><p>36:56 Closing remarks and Frankie’s parting thoughts</p><p><br></p><p> resources</p><p><br></p><p>Building People Podcast - https://buildingpeople.com</p><p>Frankie Spencer on LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/frankiespencer</p><p>Sustainable Buildin