Facilities Innovations

Preparing facilities management organizations for the future…every future.

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How well is my organization aligned to and meeting its mission?
How do we compare to industry metrics and benchmarks for staffing and costs?
Is there alignment between institutional service level expectations and resourcing?
Are our data and information systems adequately supporting our operations?
How do our capital construction costs and project management fees compare to our peers?
What is a good model for making an effective business case for investing in energy conservation?
Are our cost recovery rates fully loaded and/or have any embedded subsidizations?
How well are our various services integrated and delivered by collaborative relationships?
Does our facilities renewal funding and strategy reflect institutional risk tolerance?
How integrated and effective are our master, space, and capital project planning efforts?

How well does my organization embrace and exhibit a culture of innovation?
Do we have the organizational capacity to meet tomorrow’s emerging challenges?
How do we compare to the industry in the adoption of smart building solutions?
What can I learn from my peers in advance of initiating a Public Private Partnership proposal?
Are our organizational leaders risk-adverse or risk-tolerant of new ideas?
How well are we prepared, informed and positioned to think strategically about the future?
Are we adequately prepared to reposition the organization in response to declining resources?
How do we better prepare our team for the transformational changes impacting higher ed?
How is our progress in developing and utilizing data analytics to better inform decision-making?
Are we making the right investments in predictive maintenance and continuous commissioning?

Are we doing enough to proactively promote and reward a spirit of curiosity?
How can we be better positioned to recruit the skilled trades and other high demand talent?
What professional development offerings are most appropriate for our needs at this time?
Who are the peers that can inform our efforts to implement new systems or particular initiatives?
How can we better prepare to recruit a key leader that will be a good fit for the organization?
Is my organization properly aligned to support the new initiative I am considering launching?
How can we best meet an emerging generation’s demands for continuous learning?
Does my team possess the soft skills that are in increasing demand in today’s environment?
What cost-effective learning opportunities are available and appropriate for my team?
How do we best prepare for succession when the future is demanding different skills?

Facilities Innovations

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