JUNE 2022 However, for this unwavering commitment to quality to be successful, it must translate to continuing education. To that end, Perry has earned several professional certifications in sustainability, facility management and project management. In addition, he also learned the intrinsic value of staying abreast of new and developing technology. “You have to be constantly developing, consistently educating yourself and continually improving,” Perry says. “Our world and correspondingly our business, is changing daily. You lose onesixth of your knowledge per year as it becomes obsolete. If you’re not vigilant about continuing ed, you will get left behind very quickly.” Perry has carried those lessons with him to Atlantis, and has taught them to his staff. When asked why his transition has been successful, he credits executive management: “The senior leadership at the Atlantis approach excellence in a very similar way to that of Phillip Morris, absolutely zero compromise,” Perry says. “It is vogue for everybody to talk about improving quality via continuing education but when it comesdown toactuallywriting the check, most companies balk and have a really great excuse. Just like Phillip Morris, John Farahi and Atlantis don’t just talk the talk, they back it up with demonstrable actions.”
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