Moving Up the Organization in Facilities Management: Proven Strategies for Improving Productivity in Your Workforce [Paperback]

A. S. Migs Damiani (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1998 | ISBN-10: 1891121030 | ISBN-13: 978-1891121036 | Edition: 1

Damiani tackles issues of productivity and efficiency as they relate to nurturing an "in-house" staff or hiring outside help. He expertly argues the case for "building up" in-house staff and services.

Editorial Reviews

Review

Absolutely on target. Leadership from facilities professionals and plant engineers is essential. -- Rick Dunn, Editor, Plant Engineering

How refreshing it is to hear the words, 'First try building up in-house services and staff before tearing them down.' Migs Damiani's newest book shows facilities professionals how to get better by focusing on their greatest resource-their employees. -- Stephen A. Wanta, SASHE/CPE, Pennsylvania Hospital

This book says the things we need to hear. I am a young facilities professional and must admit that my career has zoomed since meeting Migs Damiani and having him as a mentor. I totally agree with him that attitude is not the result of success. Success is the result of attitude. -- Nick Campbell, Staff Engineer, Johnson & Johnson

From the Back Cover

Boost Your Career in Facilities Management!

Follow the powerful success secrets of speaker, author, and top facilities manager Migs Damiani and transform yourself into a dynamic executive moving rapidly up the corporate ladder. This concise leadership guide hands you quick, easy, enthusiastic techniques developed and tested by a real pro to help you overcome tough obstacles you face every day.

* Sell your ideas to top management, your own staff, and employees in other departments * Overturn the often poor image management has of maintenance departments and personnel * Prove to management that developing your internal operation may be more cost-effective than outsourcing some or all maintenance tasks * Increase productivity and develop a bottom-line mentality you can use to enhance your department's worth to the corporation * Break through management ignorance on the importance of preventive maintenance * Understand and use financial information to your advantage, initiate changes to maintenance policies, develop a strong open management style, and more!

Plus, you get guidelines for successful construction and project management, a complete blueprint for using your new skills to handle the controversial issue of indoor air quality, and a practical case study showing how to operate a high-powered facilities management department.

With the help of the ready-to-use ideas you'll glean from this treasure-trove of management strategies, your career will take off and soar as never before. Get ready to be a great facilities manager!

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Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Scitech Pub Inc; 1 edition (June 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1891121030
• ISBN-13: 978-1891121036
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,666,340 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars I Cannot recommend it enough!, February 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Moving Up the Organization in Facilities Management: Proven Strategies for Improving Productivity in Your Workforce (Paperback)

In his book, Daminai captures the essence of Facility Management by providing helpful information on topics such as construction management, contracting, outsourcing and FM Branch organization. A 30-year professional in FM recommeded the book to me. After reading it myself, I cannot recommend it ENOUGH! We are using the book as a supplemental text in our Basic Facility Management course, our continuting education courses and as a supplemental text in our graduate degree class in Facility Management. The book is in-tune with trends in Facility Management, and is versatile enough to use as reference material for all related FM tasks. The book is definitely a keeper! Mark A. Trudzinski, Facilities Manager Education Coordinator, U.S. Army Medical Command

5.0 out of 5 stars I cannot recommend it ENOUGH!, February 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Moving Up the Organization in Facilities Management: Proven Strategies for Improving Productivity in Your Workforce (Paperback)

In his book, Daminai captures the essence of Facility Management by providing helpful information on topics such as construction management, contracting, outsourcing and FM Banch organization. A 30-year professional in FM recommeded the book to me. After reading it myself, I cannot recommend it ENOUGH! We are using the book as a supplemental text in our Basic Facility Management course, our continuting education courses and as a supplemental text in our graduate degree class in Facility Management. The book is in-tune with trends in Facility Management, and is versatile enough to use as reference material for all related FM tasks. The book is definitely a keeter! Mark A. Trudzinski, Facilities Manager Education Coordinator, U.S. Army Medical Command