The Employees Are Gone But The Furniture Is Still Here…….

Presented by

Facilitators

Merri Anne Pfeffer, CFM Facility Project ManagerPrommis Solutionsmerri.pfeffer@prommis.com

Stewart SmithGreat American Floorsstewart@greatamericanfloors.com

Learning Objectives

Managing the disposition of leased or owned property and assets.

Evaluating the effects of economic changes on real estate assets.

Managing the Real Estate Portfolio.

Prioritizing company needs with contracting budgets and personnel.

Professional Advisors Shan GastineauSenior Vice PresidentJones Lang LaSalle

Michael NeiswanderPrincipal In Charge Of InteriorsASD Inc.

Kathy Roper, CFM, MCR, LEED AP, IFMA FellowAssociate Professor and Chair Integrated Facility ManagementGeorgia Institute Of Technology

Penny Whitlock, CFMCorporate Real Estate DirectorCompuCredit

What are the first steps a Facility Manager should take when there is

a major reduction in staff?

How do you determine your company’s real estate options?

If it is determined your company needs to vacate part or all of it’s space, what do you do with …..

•Company Files And Documents

•Equipment – Copiers, Printers, Mail, Etc.

•Furniture – Leased or Owned

How do you handle disruption in service levels if your FM staff has been reduced by layoffs?

•Re-allocate work loads•Outsource or In-source•Manage Morale Due To Change

What opportunities are there for Facility Managers to better align services and strategize with other departments within the company during significant change?

•Human Resources•IT•Real Estate•Accounting

Are there other creative opportunities during a time of uncertain change and transition?