How much easier would your job be if you could use the Jedi mind trick? “You are not cold, the temperature is just right.” “You enjoy your gray cubicle with dim lighting.” “You don’t really need that dry erase board hung today.” Okay, come back to reality… The truth is you can’t (or at least shouldn’t) […]
John Rimer
Wanna Win, Gotta Play – Politics and Facility Management
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 […]
Recommendations for Selecting a CMMS
Tips for Selecting and Using a CMMS
The 411 on TeleWorking (Part 2) – How…
My first exposure to an organization fully embracing remote working options was Sun Microsystems in 2001. Sun Microsystems had just completed a study that revealed on any given business day 25% of their staff was out of the office sick, traveling, or on vacation. That meant that 25% of their real estate, in the expensive […]
Customized Facility Staff Training & Development
As a Facility Manager or Director, you are only as strong as the team that you build around you. It is difficult to tow the rope alone. Equip and encourage your team to help you sell the facility team, deliver excellent services, and return value to the bottom line.
