Facilities managers are in a position of influence and leadership. Your organization looks to you to come up with innovative ideas that will help set your company apart from the competition. The resources at our disposal today are endless and you are tasked with the job of sifting through these opportunities and discovering which ones […]
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Inc. Magazine recently published a very informative article called 100 Great Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Ask. Although every question is appropriate for leaders spanning every industry, we have tailored a few (and quoted a few exactly) that we felt were the most relevant to the Facility Manager\’s role.
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Realignment of business strategies, budget consciousness and advancements in telecommunications, computer software and hardware design are just a few of the challenges facilities are faced with today. This, coupled with a more mobile and diverse workforce than ever before, is forcing facilities to re-examine their workspaces and make adjustments accordingly. More and more organizations are
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To be an effective manager of people, you need to be able to communicate your goals, expectations, and criticisms in a manner that is equally authoritative and personal, without coming across as threatening or demeaning. A facilities manager who understands their people and has confidence in their processes will be able to assess the ability
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Well, hello there neighbor. If the staff at your facility complain of days spent struggling to meet deadlines, they may be experiencing some of the challenges of an open workspace environment. Open workplaces can be wonderful opportunities for social interaction and creative collaboration, but a noisier and more open office environment can also pose challenges
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The unique role of the Workspace Manager can easily be compared to that of the Cowboys of the Old West, out on the open range. Possibilities were endless and relationships were built on a mutual understanding of the dedication, sacrifices, and hard work required to get the job done. A cowboy’s word was one of
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According to a recent survey conducted by the International Facilities Management Association, “companies move, remodel, or relocate 25-30% of their facilities’ total square footage each year.” Through detailed facility research and data analysis, many organizations are realizing increased productivity and employee retention through such moves, maximizing on space, and offering a more favorable workplace environment
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Have you ever watched a winning football team put their skills to the test? While there may be individual players that stand out, there can be no team without all of the parts in place. The team’s success is defined by the talents of the individuals and, more importantly, how the players come together to
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To be an effective workspace manager, one must build a positive and productive environment. Your priority is to ensure the company works like a well-oiled machine, with everyone working together. To do that, you must build a solid team of individuals, committed to each other, as well as the organization’s goals. For a majority of
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It’s no secret by now that the workplace is changing dramatically. But, just what is causing those changes? One major factor causing a shift in the work environment are the workers comprising this “new” workforce. While ours is a multi-generational workforce, recent studies indicate that by 2015, “75 percent of the world’s employees will be
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