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Successful leaders keep their minds open to new things because they know that no matter how high their level of mastery is, there is always more to learn. If you become an expert in one field, seek out other fields outside your comfort zone where you can apply your expertise. When facing challenges, even ones that you’ve faced many times before, open your eyes, step back and adopt a learner’s approach. Always ask questions and try to find new ways to solve the problem.

It's often easy for organizations to overlook the importance of their facility management, but it's something that is absolutely necessary for an efficient business. Facilities operations govern every activity that the business does, by providing a reliable infrastructure through which employees are able to fulfill their tasks. Without a skilled and experienced facilities manager, many companies will find their needs falling by the wayside.  

Business owners have two choices when it comes to the upkeep of their property: relying upon their employees or hiring an established janitorial service. There are many benefits of having an established janitorial service that far outweigh the initial price. By hiring highly skilled individuals, facilities are kept clean all day, with attention to detail.

Nearly every company has a vision that provides future goals and an ultimate direction for the business. Unfortunately, not every company follows their vision, and many times lower level employees are not even aware of that essential vision is. A key to a successful business and an implemented vision is to follow that vision throughout every decision and project within the business. Make sure every employee, regardless of position, is aware of that vision and is dedicated to reaching the goals within.

SPRINGFIELD, VA, Aug. 29, 2016 – Strategy and Management Services, Inc. (SAMS) has been awarded Task Order 0003 of a 5 year IDIQ by the Army Contract Command to provide a range of contracting support services in support of the Aberdeen Proving Grounds Belvoir, Business Administrative Support Services (BASS) mission. SAMS will be responsible for providing services in contract operations, office operations and support and procurement management support. "This award demonstrates our continued collaborative partnership with the US Army to increase efficiencies, capabilities and sustainability," said Lesli Frye, Program Manager at SAMS. "The team here continues to provide timely, innovative, and tailored contracting and procurement support solutions to meet the requirements of BASS’ customer."

Business owners have two choices when it comes to the upkeep of their property: relying upon their employees or hiring an established janitorial service. There are many benefits of having an established janitorial service that far outweigh the initial price. By hiring highly skilled individuals, facilities are kept clean all day, with attention to detail.

I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard people speculating over the specifics of a contract without looking at it first. I’m here to save you some time: Read the contract. Guessing what it says is pointless, because whatever is in writing is what you are held to.

Do you come to work every day worrying that your office will have frozen pipes and a lack of heat during the cold winter months, if plugging in your computer will give you an electric shock, or if the ceiling tiles will fall on you at random during an important meeting? Of course not! Such concerns are unnecessary thanks to Facilities Management.

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