Expert Techniques in Facility Management

Introduction:

This comprehensive training course on Advanced Strategies in Facility Management equips participants with the knowledge to create and execute effective facility management strategies. The course focuses on improving business processes and optimizing resource utilization, preparing learners for the complexities of modern facility management.

Participants will analyze trends in workplace design, develop communication strategies tailored to facility management, and gain skills to enhance facility management practices over time.

Tailored for professionals seeking career advancement in facility management, this course offers a flexible structure that combines essential theories with practical relevance, ensuring participants are well-prepared for the modern business environment.

Objectives:

Upon completing the Advanced Strategies in Facility Management course, participants will be able to:

• Formulate comprehensive facilities and infrastructure plans aligned with the institution’s vision.
• Utilize advanced concepts to enhance operational efficiency and resource utilization.
• Communicate effectively within the context of facility management.
• Apply enhanced workplace designs to optimize facility arrangements.
• Implement ICT-centered management processes for facilities.
• Comply with legal and regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Integrate sustainability into facility management practices.
• Strengthen leadership and management skills specific to facility management roles.
• Foster a proactive approach to risk management and contingency planning.
• Employ effective methods and structures to improve facility maintenance practices.

Training Methodology:

• Case studies
• Simulations
• Expert lectures
• Group discussions
• Role play
• Real-life examples
• Peer reviews

Course Outline:

Unit 1: Introduction to Facilities Management Strategy

• Explain facilities management strategy and its role within organizational structure.
• Outline the process of formulating a facilities management strategy.
• Identify key elements of an efficient facility management strategy.
• Present case studies on facility management strategy implementations.
• Explore the relationship between facility management and organizational strategic development.

Unit 2: Workplace Strategies and Facilities Management

• Study current workplace practices and their impact on facilities management.
• Examine flexible working practices and their influence on facility management.
• Discuss the design of team-oriented and reconfigurable management systems.
• Analyze the integration of design technology into work environments and its impact on facility management control.
• Consider how the workplace affects facility management.

Unit 3: Communication Strategies in Facilities Management

• Identify optimal communication channels for facility management teams.
• Develop communication strategies for stakeholders including employees, tenants, and executives.
• Simplify complex facility management concepts for effective communication.
• Explain how communication fosters teamwork and resolves conflicts within facility management teams.
• Address challenges and crisis communication in facility management.

Unit 4: Advanced Facilities Management Techniques

• Explore cutting-edge technologies for building maintenance and operations.
• Investigate the role of IoT and data analytics in predictive maintenance.
• Identify effective energy management strategies for cost and sustainability.
• Outline management strategies for multiple structures or diverse real estate portfolios.
• Study best practices for outsourcing facility management services and vendor management.

Unit 5: Continuous Improvement in Facility Management

• Define continuous improvement and its application in facility management.
• Explain performance indicators and key performance indicators in facility management.
• Explore options for evolution and strategies for achieving improvement.
• Discuss challenges and solutions for sustaining improvement in facility management.
• Provide resources and tools for ongoing development of facility management skills.