When you hear the word “politics”, what comes to mind? Finger-pointing, gridlock, partisan, money, under-table deals, scandals, etc. – all-in-all, politics has a negative connotation. However, according to Merriam-Webster, politics is defined as “activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping power in a government.” The key […]
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FM360 Online Training – Leveraging a CMMS in a Facilities Program
A CMMS (CAFM/IWMS) is the nervous system of a facility management program and as such is a valuable tool to the department. This class will provide a comprehensive overview of how to utilize a CMMS to manage day-to-day operations and drive business decisions. We will also talk about tips for successfully selecting and implementing a […]
Selling Your Business Case – Closing the Deal…
As we discussed in FM360’s previous article, The In-Your-Face Business Case , it is one thing to assemble your business case; it is another to sell it… Selling your business case (or any other proposal to management) starts long before you enter the meeting room to present your case. “Selling” is an on-going, active effort […]
Fundamentals of FM Webinar
Start 2015 with you and your facility team on the same page… FM360 Online is providing a great training opportunity for the whole team that will provide a baseline understanding of what it takes to develop and manage a robust facility management program. This 45-minute webinar will cover the following and help you to level […]
Fast Track Program
Whether you are starting off in the facility industry, preparing for that next position, or desiring to take your program to the next level, FM360’s Fast Track program can help you by providing coaching & consulting via telephone, video conference, and on-site visits. FM360’s Fast Track Program Approach: Setting a Course – begin with an […]
Test-Taking Tips
The below tips are ones that I have given to folks preparing for IFMA’s FMP & CFM tests and the Building Operator Certification (BOC). However, these tips would be useful to any test you may take. Link to Test-Taking Tips. Provided by John Rimer, CFM of FM360 Consulting and Facility University
Test-Taking Tips
Below are a few test-taking tips that are applicable to most tests in the industry. I hope these help you in pursuing any related credentials and/or certifications. •Watch for EXTREME words (e.g. always, never, most, all, etc.) •Identify KEY WORDS that describe and color the question/answer •Pick the “Better” of the two; may not necessarily […]
Webinar – Five Simple Step to Implement an Emergency Response Management Program
Five Simple Steps to Implement an Emergency Response Management Program – hosted by IFMA’s FMCC Presenter: John Rimer, CFM – FM360 Consulting and Facility University
IFMA’s FMP Project Management – Kansas City, KS – September 29th-30th
Course Overview: This course is designed to cover Project Management, one of the four modules needed for the FMP designation. Course Duration: 2 days, 8:30 am – 5 pm Instructor: John Rimer, CFM, – Founder & President of Facility University (facilityu.com) and FM360 Consulting. John has over 17 years’ facility management experience in a variety of capacities […]
IFMA’s CFM Exam Prep Course – September 27th – St. Louis, MO
Offered by the St.Louis Chapter of IFMA at little to no cost to IFMA members. Contact FacilityU to learn more and to register. [si-contact-form form=’1′]