Rollouts can be tricky due to so many moving parts, but the key to managing a successful one includes three crucial components: one point of contact, centralized scheduling, and daily communication. Without these aspects it is nearly impossible to execute an effective and stress-free multimillion-dollar rollout.
Real Stories From Facility Managers: The Water Leak From Hell
The sound of rushing water underneath the bar floor is a sound no facility manager wants to hear. Immediately, you start to think “This is the absolute worst time for a major water leak. It’s Friday night at 8pm. This place is packed. How much is this repair job going to cost? How much revenue are we going to lose?” And then you start scrambling.
The List
When I was in college, the list usually referred to my list of classes, which changed each semester, and acute care was given to avoid 8:00 am or Friday afternoon classes. Once I was married, the list usually dictated how my Saturdays would be spent; fix a sprinkler, hang a new towel rack, pressure wash the deck or eves…you get the point. Different list entirely.
This Veterans Day...
Ninety-Nine years ago on November 11th, 1918 the world celebrated as Armistice Day was proclaimed across Europe and the United States. World War I finally ended.