Sustainability applies to people too!
Liz Kentish The FM Coach talks to FM World about how sustainability applies to people as well as buildings. What are you doing to support your teams in facilities management? Watch the video here
“I’m Ace” – the 7 day challenge
Here is a short confidence building exercise for you (If you are up for the challenge that is!) At the end of each day for the next 7 days I want you to write down 5 things that happened throughout the day that proved that you are ACE! Now if…
Tough talk
As a manager and leader, you will at times need to give constructive feedback to your staff. It’s never easy, but don’t bury your head in the sand. If you get it right, you not only get your message across, but you’ll build a tighter and higher performing team. In…
The current FM job market – the recruitment consultants
If your new year’s resolution is to make that next great career move, or if you’re planning to hire new talent into your team, then this newsletter is for you. Here, five top FM recruitment consultants give us their views on the current FM job market. We asked five key…
Coaching masterclass – what works?
Last week, I co-facilitated a Women in FM session, which allowed the audience to experience for themselves the power of coaching. Using several fast, focused tools, we quickly identified what’s going well and how to do more of it – and areas for focus during 2011, along with small, manageable…
The Glad Game
When I was a child I devoured books, and one of my favourites was ‘Pollyanna’ by E H Porter. The film version was on TV over Christmas, and a friend I was watching it with asked, ‘Liz, is this where you get your optimism from?’ I’m pretty sure it had…
Top tips, Part 7 – anticipate the unexpected
Top tips from people in your industry who have been there and done it! Be ready for anything! Also, remember 100 years from now, will the big problem in front of you matter? FM by nature is fire fighting, and so it is important to take some time to step…
Am I becoming a workaholic?
Those of you who know me will know I like to keep busy. Just over a week ago I had surgery on my shoulder, and since then have been confined to the house – not only because I can’t drive for a few weeks, but also because of the snow.…
Top tips, Part 6 – measuring your performance
Top tips from people in your industry who have been there and done it! Joe Selby said recently on the IFMA Listserve: Find out what measures your CEO uses to determine whether or not the company is meeting its own internal goals monthly, quarterly and annually. Look at what aspects…
Top tips, Part 5 – improving your FM knowledge
Top tips from people in your industry who have been there and done it! It’s difficult to give a precise top tip, because of the breadth of Facilities management. Know your facility down to every last nook and cranny would be one, make sure your H&S maintenance is as impeccable…