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The Root Cause of Many Problems in Facilities Management
There is a problem in facilities management in the post-secondary sector that started a long time ago and has trapped the function inside a vicious and self-perpetuating circle.
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That problem was triggered when costs and complaints became the two metrics by which the FM function was evaluated. FM won’t thrive if you manage it by focusing on only costs and complaints.
This approach creates a vicious cycle of cost-cutting that reduces service quality, leading to more complaints and costly short-term fixes, and another round of cost-cutting. Breaking this cycle requires shifting FM’s role to a value-added, strategically aligned function where high costs and stakeholder complaints are symptoms. Fix the root cause and fix FM. |
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Understanding how this cycle is affecting current operations is a critical first step in bringing about change.
Unbiased and Objective Analysis: The Foundation for Meaningful Change
In post-secondary facilities management, decision-making is often influenced by historical practices, internal politics, and shifting institutional priorities. However, meaningful improvement starts with a clear, unbiased understanding of the current state—one that cuts through assumptions and focuses on facts.
At Executive FM Consulting, we specialize in delivering objective and data-driven assessments that provide post-secondary leaders with a realistic and comprehensive view of their facilities management (FM) operations. This level of analysis is critical to making informed, strategic decisions that enhance efficiency, service delivery, and cost management.
At Executive FM Consulting, we specialize in delivering objective and data-driven assessments that provide post-secondary leaders with a realistic and comprehensive view of their facilities management (FM) operations. This level of analysis is critical to making informed, strategic decisions that enhance efficiency, service delivery, and cost management.
Why Objectivity Matters in Facilities Management
Facilities leaders and institutional executives often face:
Without an unbiased, external perspective, these challenges can lead to costly missteps, inefficiencies, and stakeholder dissatisfaction. Our approach is designed to cut through these barriers, offering clear, data-backed insights that drive better decision-making.
Facilities leaders and institutional executives often face:
- Conflicting stakeholder expectations – balancing financial constraints with service expectations.
- Lack of clear performance metrics – making it difficult to gauge operational success.
- Legacy processes and structures – which may no longer align with institutional goals.
- Internal resistance to change – where biases and historical perspectives cloud decision-making.
Without an unbiased, external perspective, these challenges can lead to costly missteps, inefficiencies, and stakeholder dissatisfaction. Our approach is designed to cut through these barriers, offering clear, data-backed insights that drive better decision-making.
The Benefits of an Unbiased Analysis
Start with a Clear Understanding of Where You Are
To make meaningful improvements, you need a firm grasp of your current state—free from internal bias or political influence. Let Executive FM Consulting provide the independent, objective analysis that helps your institution make better, data-driven decisions and unlock new opportunities.
- Clarity on Strengths & Weaknesses – Know what’s working and what needs improvement.
- Informed Decision-Making – Make strategic choices based on facts, not assumptions.
- Faster Problem Resolution – Address inefficiencies before they become costly.
- Stronger Stakeholder Buy-in – Gain confidence from leadership, staff, and the campus community.
Start with a Clear Understanding of Where You Are
To make meaningful improvements, you need a firm grasp of your current state—free from internal bias or political influence. Let Executive FM Consulting provide the independent, objective analysis that helps your institution make better, data-driven decisions and unlock new opportunities.
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