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Shelley Frost
Director, Corporate Solutions, EMEA
Heading to the airport for my flight back to London I took some time to reflect on the CoreNet Global Summit in Hong Kong.
It has been a while since I have attended a Global Summit in Asia. The last one was Mumbai in 2008 so I was amazed to see how much the Summit has grown. 400+ attendees rivals our last European Summit, which was in London last September, and puts the pressure on us to get a high attendance in Paris, the next Global Summit in my home region. There has always been healthy competition between us and the Asia region to see how large the Summit can get and the quality of content on the agenda.
There is also personal pressure on me as Co-Chair of the Paris Summit to make it a success. I spent my time in Hong Kong “tweeting” my co-chair Neil Usher, from Rio Tinto, who couldn’t attend letting him know what worked and what could be improved! The agenda combined some excellent quality international speakers along with local Chapter members which kept all attendees engaged.
The Social Dynamics theme is one that follows through all the Global Summits this year. In Paris we will focus on Connectivity: Creativity: Relationships, so it was great to connect with colleagues and clients in the Asia region. It was also fascinating to see the growth of local chapters, like the Philippines, that were not in existence the last time that I attended a Summit in Asia.
These are exciting times with the continued growth of Asia and the slowing of many markets in Europe. I am also attending the Chicago Summit in May so the comparisons and reflections will continue I am sure.
Shelley
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Delivering Results, Strengthening Ties
Thursday, November 3rd, 2011Ed Noha
Strategic Consulting
As the CoreNet Global Summit in Atlanta approaches, I’m thinking of this year’s theme of social dynamics and connectivity, and the many ways they apply to our industry. The idea that resonates most strongly for me is the need for CRE directors to stay connected to the industry and to senior leaders within their companies.
We’re all aware of the vexing issue of aligning real estate strategies with strategic business priorities. Companies are in a constant state of change, and your success as a CRE leader depends on your ability to anticipate how the next economic shift or market innovation will affect your company’s real estate needs.
Jones Lang LaSalle can do a lot to help you contend with change, by helping you stay connected to CRE trends and applying best practices to your business. But to see what’s over the horizon for your company, there’s no substitute for a strong relationship with your senior leadership. The more connected you are to their plans, the less likely you are to be hit with an unexpected change in priorities. That level of trust comes from a track record of CRE having delivered breakthrough results in the past, which is why we focus so much on strategies that strengthen those ties.
Of course, CoreNet events are a great way to connect with the CRE community as well. If you’re on your way to Atlanta, we’ll see you soon. If you can’t make it this time, I hope this blog will help you stay connected.
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