What We’re Hearing & Why It Matters

Across recent IFMA / FMCC channels, several recurring themes have surfaced. These are not just buzzwords; they reflect stress points and opportunity zones for FM consultants and vendor-partners alike.

1. Elevating FM Consulting’s Profile
   FM is no longer just operations; it’s strategic. FMCC’s recent post “Building the Future of FM Consulting” emphasizes how we must shift the narrative from “facilities support” to “value creation in the built environment.”

2. Showcasing FMCC at Major Events
   We’re leveraging visibility at events. For instance, FMCC was active in Explore FM during World Workplace where we were able to present ourselves and engage peers, clients, and prospects.

3. Data & Analytics Shaping FM’s Next Phase
   IFMA’s recent spotlight, “The Rise of the FM Analyst,” underscores how data literacy is becoming non-negotiable. Consultants who can help institutions translate data into action will have a competitive edge. You’ll also find FMCC members published in the IFMA FMJ and speaking at conferences around the world.

4. Balancing Resilience, Urban Pressures & Sustainability
   Discussions like “How can facility managers adapt to rising urban temperatures …” show how FM decision-making is under intensifying environmental and social pressure.  In short: client institutions will want climate-resilient, sustainable, healthy environments and they’ll pay for credible roadmaps, not just promises.

What FMCC Is Doing

Here’s what your council is focused on now:

• Event Activation & Representation
  Making FMCC’s presence felt at conferences and shows (like World Workplace / Explore FM) is a priority. Our goal is to increase speaking slots, panels, and visibility for members.

• Content & Thought Leadership
  We’re creating more content, articles, LinkedIn posts, and short commentaries to reinforce FM consulting as a strategic discipline, not a commodity. Expect member contributions soon.

• Capability Building Around Data & Analytics
  We’re exploring programming (e.g. webinars, roundtables) to upgrade members’ fluency with data tools, analytics frameworks, and metrics that matter to senior leadership. We’re seeking ideas and presenters for these events.

What We Can Focus On Together

Here are my priorities, and where I’d like you to lean in:

1. Lead With Insights, Not Tools
   Clients don’t care about dashboards — they care about decisions. Position your deliverables in terms of “strategic insight → institutional impact.”

2. Cross-pollinate Across FMCC
   There’s gold in member collaboration. If you’re doing a proof of concept, pilot, or case study, share it. We’ll feature it. Let’s reduce duplication and accelerate adoption.

3. Go Bold on Speaking & Publishing
   Push to land speaking spots, write opinion essays, and work with IFMA to supply content. Let FMCC voices occupy more real estate in the discourse.

We Need Your Participation
and Have Things To Offer In Return

One of our top objectives is to raise the profile of our members, enabling them to share their expertise, gain recognition, and connect with new clients.  If you’re interested, please reach out to us to be interviewed on our Dancing With Change YouTube Channel.  We’d love to hear from you if you’d be interested in delivering a webinar to help inform the FM consulting community.  We also offer various sponsorship opportunities for the FMCC, which include featuring your logo and company or individual profile on our website. Finally, if you’d like to be in our Member Spotlight, we’d be happy to arrange an interview and introduce you on our LinkedIn page.

If there’s any theme you think we should amplify or topic you want us to curate,
please send an email to presidentfmconsultantscouncil@gmail.com
Let’s move the needle, not just in perception, but in revenue and influence.

Grant Sommerfeld
President, FMCC
presidentfmconsultantscouncil@gmail.com