Exploring Hot Topics in School Facilities Operations and Management: Best Practices for Effective Staff Engagement and Workforce Planning
Creating healthier, more sustainable schools and colleges through best-in-class facilities management requires having the right tools and technologies, driving transformation, and effectively adapting to new innovations, external factors, and market changes.
In order to use facility operations to achieve efficient operations, enhance learning and healthy, green schools, institutions need to be aware of and adaptable to innovations, external factors, and other changes.
The Fall Summit will offer opportunities for attendees to:
- Discuss the key challenges and opportunities related to championing health and sustainability, especially in times of increased uncertainty and declining budgets
- Explore emerging opportunities for safely incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) into facility operations and maintenance
- Learn about innovative models for managing building stock with increasing deferred maintenance and aging infrastructure alongside modern buildings, and
- Discuss best practices for effective staff engagement and workforce planning
This session will share best practices for engaging facilities staff and strengthening workforce planning in K-12 and higher education settings. Participants will gain strategies to build morale, improve retention, and ensure their teams are prepared to meet current and future operational demands.
Facilitators:
Gene Woodard, Retired Director of Facilities – Building Services, University of Washington
Tracy Enger, Program Manager, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency