Advanced Strategies for Space Planning & Utilisation

Course Introduction

Whether you are new to Space Planning & Utilisation or refining existing skills, this advanced-level course gives you a structured path through the subject as it applies to building operations, leases and workplace services, guided by instructors who have worked in the field.

Training Objectives

• 01Build a shared vocabulary and framework for Space Planning & Utilisation that your whole team can use
• 02Apply proven methods for Space Planning & Utilisation to realistic scenarios drawn from building operations, leases and workplace services
• 03Anticipate the failure points and compliance issues that most often affect Space Planning & Utilisation
• 04Communicate Space Planning & Utilisation decisions clearly to colleagues, clients and management
• 05Prepare a personal action plan to apply Space Planning & Utilisation in your own organisation

What You Will Take Away

• Decision frameworks and discussion guides for your team
• A personal development action plan
• A 30-60-90 day implementation plan for your own workplace

Who Should Attend

• Facilities Managers & Engineers
• Property & Building Managers
• Maintenance Supervisors
• Office & Operations Managers

Prerequisites: Recommended: at least two years of relevant work experience.

Training Methodology

Building on participants' existing experience, the programme relies on case analysis, comparison of approaches and structured problem-solving rather than lecture. Case material and examples are drawn from building operations, leases and workplace services.

Day-by-Day Programme (5 Days)

• Day 1
  Getting oriented: the landscape of Space Planning & Utilisation

  Scope, terminology and the standards and regulations that shape Space Planning & Utilisation in building operations, leases and workplace services.

• Day 2
  Core concepts and methods

  The principles, codes and best-practice approaches that leading organisations rely on for Space Planning & Utilisation.

• Day 3
  Applying it on the job

  Hands-on exercises using tools and templates for Space Planning & Utilisation, built around realistic situations in building operations, leases and workplace services.

• Day 4
  Cases, risks and lessons learned

  Case studies, typical pitfalls and the risk and compliance issues that arise with Space Planning & Utilisation.

• Day 5
  Bringing it together

  Consolidation workshop, personal action planning and a closing knowledge check on Space Planning & Utilisation.

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