What is the Process for Creating a Strategic Plan? Part 1
Strategic facilities planning isn’t rocket science, but it’s not guesswork either. Get it wrong and you’ll watch productivity tank. Get it right and your organization hums like a well-oiled machine. Here’s the breakdown: Understanding Analysis Planning Action Step 1: Understanding – The Foundation That Makes or Breaks Everything Your Strategic Facilities Plan (SFP) is a […]
Strategic Plans who needs one, what is it based on?
A strategic plan is not a formality—it is a positioning document for how a function earns its budget, justifies its existence, and influences decisions over a 3–5 year horizon. Corporate strategy sets direction. A departmental strategic plan translates that into specific obligations, constraints, and trade-offs. For Facilities, the plan defines: what capacity the business will […]
Strategic Facility Plans – A Critical Piece of your Success!
Business decision making has to have guidelines, Mission, Vision, Values and out of those comes the Strategic Plan, a 2-5 year plan (following your organizations SP) encompassing the entire portfolio of owned and/or leased space that sets facility goals based on the organizations strategic goals. Understanding requires a thorough knowledge of your organizations mission, vision […]
Involvement Equals Growth
Over the course of a career, certain truths become impossible to ignore. One of the most powerful is simple: you get only if you give. This idea is often captured in the philosophy of “Givers Gain,” popularized by Ivan Misner of BNI. At its core, it means that the more you contribute—without expectation—the more value, […]
Navigating Commercial Property Regulation Compliance
Understanding Commercial Property Regulation Compliance Commercial property regulation compliance encompasses many laws and standards that property owners and managers must adhere to. These regulations ensure safety, accessibility, environmental protection, and fair practices. They vary by location and property type, but common areas of focus include: Why Compliance Matters Failing to adhere to commercial property regulations […]
Understanding Facilities Management in Clark County, Washington
Effective facilities management is crucial for the smooth operation of any organization, and Clark County, Washington is no exception. Whether you’re managing a corporate office, a retail space, an industrial space, or a public facility, having a comprehensive strategy for facilities management can significantly enhance operational efficiency and ensure a safe, productive environment. What is […]
