This year鈥檚 Global Summit held October 17-20 at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas, Texas, proved how 乐竞体育赛事直播 members have grown since last year as we adapt to today鈥檚 real estate environment. Last year, we remained knee deep in the shifting waves of the pandemic, the impact of the labor shortage, and the complexities of the eviction moratorium. Today, our members have emerged stronger, more nimble, and more valued for the skills they exercised during some tough times to ensure seamless building operations.
The issues of the day 鈥� rising prices, the labor shortage, supply chain disruptions and a housing shortage - were top of mind for 乐竞体育赛事直播 members throughout their time in Dallas. While the world is always changing, so is 乐竞体育赛事直播. When we encounter problems, our members work together to solve them. 乐竞体育赛事直播鈥檚 ensuring we develop and distribute the tools and resources to guide members through any challenge. We鈥檙e opening doors to this dynamic and rewarding profession, and we鈥檙e sharing experiences and providing support to each other.
2022 乐竞体育赛事直播 President Barry Blanton, CPM庐, shared his thoughts on how far we鈥檝e come during the opening session on Tuesday, October 18 As he comes to the end of his presidency, this year鈥檚 Global Summit closed another chapter in the book of his many roles with 乐竞体育赛事直播. As an immediate past president, Barry will continue to help shape and guide the 乐竞体育赛事直播 mission around the world.
Two keynote speakers were on board to broaden horizons and challenge convention. Phil Gwoke of BridgeWorks helped the audience navigate generational differences, especially in the workplace. Understanding the motivations and needs of the 5 generations currently in the workforce can help 乐竞体育赛事直播 members find the best candidates in the face of the current labor shortage. Property management firms employ talent in each of these 5 generations, from students all the way to those born in the post WWII era.
Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.), defies all stereotypes. A jet fighter pilot, the first female Thunderbird pilot, a combat veteran, a White House Fellow and so much more, Nicole is surprisingly down-to-earth. Over the course of her 21-year Air Force career, she learned how embracing the elements of courage, trust, and vulnerability helped her build a wildly successful Air Force career. Having the courage to fulfill your dreams, to trust in others, and to ask for help when you need it are all principles of success all 乐竞体育赛事直播 members can apply to improve their professional and personal lives.
The business of 乐竞体育赛事直播 is no small matter, as demonstrated by the hundreds of members who showed up to the Governing Council session. Over the course of the Summit, 26 governance meetings were held to review the progress of 乐竞体育赛事直播鈥檚 boards and committees, and launch strategies designed to contribute to the success of 乐竞体育赛事直播鈥檚 key initiatives and programs.
2022 NAR President Lesley Rouda Smith joined the meeting and addressed the audience to underscore the NAR鈥檚 close relationship with 乐竞体育赛事直播, and how we鈥檙e sharing common goals on sustainability in real estate.
But the main event, the Gala, held on Thursday, October 20, was the culmination of everything that happened at the Summit. Truly a red-carpet event, 乐竞体育赛事直播 members came dressed to impress. 2022 乐竞体育赛事直播 President Barry Blanton launched the event by recognizing the many people, from 乐竞体育赛事直播 HQ staff to 乐竞体育赛事直播 volunteers around the world, including the 乐竞体育赛事直播 Board of Directors, who come together year after year to further 乐竞体育赛事直播鈥檚 mission. As incoming president, Renee Savage plans to elevate the impact of 乐竞体育赛事直播 on real estate management as we celebrate our 90th year. 聽 recognized five members in three categories, honoring important achievements in advancing the real estate management profession, while the REME Awards were presented to eight winners in seven corporate and individual categories.
There truly are no limits to what 乐竞体育赛事直播 members can achieve when we come together. Mark your calendar for next year鈥檚 乐竞体育赛事直播 Global Summit, October 10-13 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.