For businesses and organizations currently undergoing or considering or an office redesign or relocation, many norms may be interrupted or changed. Everything from the furniture and equipment, to the physical location, will signal change and can be, at times, a daunting task. In actuality, this
Familiarity and comfort are words we often naturally gravitate towards. The comfort of our homes and the familiarity of friends are usually the antithesis of stress and discomfort and can ease our troubled minds. In business, however, refusing to change because of existing familiarity or
We have often discussed the redistribution and design changes for existing spaces. After all, making the most of an existing space is an economically and organizationally sound business principal. Sometimes, though, upgrading your company real estate is inevitable. When handled properly, and with a detailed
A healthy business is continually growing, expanding, improving, and striving for more. Even if they are small, incremental steps, movement, and progress are keys to a positive trending business. Contrarily, stagnation and apathy usually signal an impending death knell. Just like the changing of the
An agile athlete is usually able to compete in many sports, not just their preferred focus. Equally, a skilled and nimble musician can find common ground with more than one genre of playing. Within business, agility is important, now more than ever. Work machines and
Any successful, creative, and profitable business will attest to the fact that these coveted superlatives don’t come easy or cheap. Hard work, dedication, and a reliance on a solid team and the right tools is critical. For modern businesses, the proper digital tools are often
Have you ever been out to a restaurant or bar and, before asking for refills or items such as condiments or extra silverware, the server brought them to you? It’s as if they were predicting your needs and acting, accordingly. Most of us would reward
It’s widely understood that business systems, planning efforts, even employees themselves, have changed quite a bit since the turn of the century. Consider that less than 5% of the world’s population was using the internet in December 1999. Compare that number to greater than 55%
Strategic facilities planning provides your organization a blueprint for the future, coupled with real-time adjustable metrics, allowing you to plan forward with fidelity.
Facilities Managers are required to keep a keen eye on numerous aspects of a business’ structuring and operations and can prove to be highly effective sounding boards and informational reference points. So, why don’t more C-suite meetings tap these in-house resources? Let’s examine some of
