What are the best ways to implement FM standards and best practices safely?

2 Choose the right standards and best practices

There are many FM standards and best practices available, but not all of them are suitable or relevant for your organization. You need to select the ones that match your objectives, culture, and resources. You can use criteria such as alignment, feasibility, impact, and scalability to evaluate and compare different options. You should also consider the compatibility and integration of different standards and best practices, and avoid duplication or conflict. Some examples of widely recognized FM standards and best practices are ISO 41000, IFMA's Global FM Standards of Competence, and BIFM's Good Practice Guides.

3 Develop a realistic plan

Once you have chosen the FM standards and best practices that you want to implement, you need to develop a realistic and detailed plan to execute them. Your plan should include the scope, timeline, budget, roles, responsibilities, and milestones of your implementation project. You should also define the expected outcomes, benefits, and indicators of success, and how you will measure and report them. Your plan should be flexible and adaptable to changing circumstances, and have contingency measures in case of problems or delays.

4 Communicate and train effectively

One of the most important aspects of implementing FM standards and best practices safely is to communicate and train your staff and stakeholders effectively. You need to explain the rationale, benefits, and requirements of the FM standards and best practices that you are adopting, and how they will affect their work and expectations. You need to provide clear and consistent information and guidance, and use various channels and formats to reach your audience. You also need to provide adequate and appropriate training and support for your staff and stakeholders to acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to comply with the FM standards and best practices.