How do you ensure excellence and build lasting success in the multifaceted world of facility management?
Join host Jay Culbert with guest Matt Deehan, VP of Facility Management Services at UG2 and VP of Education for IFMA Boston, as he shares vital industry insights. Matt’s biggest lesson from 25 years of experience is to "trust, but verify," emphasizing the need to dig into details for proof. He discusses the benefits of outsourcing facility services, primarily the access to broader expertise, and advocates for a mindset of continuous improvement, always aiming for perfection. Matt also explores the power of administrative controls, automation, and CMMS to streamline operations and preserve knowledge. Reflecting on a major challenge—launching a route maintenance program for 792 grocery stores —he highlights the critical role of collaboration. Ultimately, Matt stresses that strong stakeholder relationships, built on proactive communication and mutual respect, are foundational to achieving goals and navigating the complexities of facility management.
Takeaways:
- Emphasize the Importance of Collaboration in Your Work Environment: Make it a point to highlight how crucial collaboration is to your team, emphasizing that working together tends to produce better results than working alone.
- Collaborate Regardless of Job Description: Actively engage in collaborative efforts, even if it's not explicitly mentioned in your job duties. Taking the initiative shows leadership and a willingness to contribute beyond your designated role.
- Surround Yourself with Collaboratively-minded Individuals: Identify and associate with colleagues and team members who value and understand the essence of working together towards shared goals.
- Commitment to Collective Purpose: Ensure that everyone on your team is dedicated to the collective goal. A group of people who are all committed to the same end result can achieve extraordinary outcomes.
- Work Hard Towards Shared Objectives: Always put in the effort to contribute to the team's objectives. Hard work within a collaborative environment accelerates the achievement of goals.
- Cultivate Open Communication and Teamwork: Promote and encourage a culture where open communication and teamwork are the norms. This creates an environment where everyone feels comfortable sharing ideas and working together.
Quote of the Show
Collaboration with other people is key; whether it's in your job description or not, if you surround yourself with people who can collaborate, work together for a common goal, and are all hardworking, you can get a lot done.
Links
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-deehan/
- Website: https://ug2.com/
Shoutouts:
- IFMA Boston: https://ifmaboston.org/
- IFMA: https://www.ifma.org/
- Smartsheet: https://www.smartsheet.com/
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