This is a web page version of our monthly email with links for more information. (Typically updated the beginning of each month). Check the overall schedule for a current list of this year’s meetings and benchmarking program milestones.
This Month’s Shared Practice Survey
Please take our short (3-5 question) monthly survey on The Range of Services Your Department Provides – it really only takes a couple minutes and the results are helpful for cultural facility managers!
This Month’s Shared Practice Meeting
Shared Practice Meeting (One-hour Zoom call, fourth Tuesday of the month)
Topic: The Range of Services Your Department Provides
Cultural facility managers support a range of facility types and activities. This month we are going to discuss these and the challenges and opportunities they present.
March 25, 2025:12:00 pm EDT / 9:00 am PDT / 5:00 pm CET
Registration link and more information about Shared Practice Meetings
This Month’s Steering Committee Meeting
Steering Committee Meeting (One-hour Zoom call)
Agenda: Open discussion of refinements for the benchmarking program: this month’s focus is on any metrics/data changes for this year.
March 11, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT / 9:00 am PDT
Registration link and more information about the Steering Committee
Benchmarking Program Updates
Registration for the Cultural Facility Benchmarking Program is now open You can enroll online or contact us with questions.
Additional Support
We provide additional support services on data systems, data integration/assembly, using metrics, special studies and strategic facility planning. Contact us if you would like a no-sales chat about your situation.
Other Meetings of Interest
IAMFA Online
https://www.iamfa.org/iamfa-online
IAMFA Board – Special Town Hall Event
Agenda: A first behind-the-scenes look at our upcoming conference in Washington, D.C., Preview of our refreshed website and enhanced member resources, Discussion of the development and implementation of our 2025-2030 strategic plan
Date: April 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM EST; 12 PM – 1:00 PM PST
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86587046176
IFMA Museum/Cultural Institutions Council
Cultural Properties – Advancing Accessibility: Integrating Facilities and Security Excellence Webinar
Hosted by Cultural Safeguard Alliance
Wed, Mar 26, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM EDT
Second International Climate Control Conference
Ki Futures
Event is over but recording available
Other News & Announcements
- Did You Miss a Shared Practice Meeting in 2024? Some were recorded and are available in the articles section of our website: https://facilityissues.com/articles/ along with other resources we provide.
- I am exploring alternative options and additional support related to the facility benchmarking program. If there are any potential changes or services that you would like to see, please contact me.
- 1:1 calls available with any benchmarking participant and anyone interested in the program. Schedule now if you wish to discuss your results, challenges with any issues, or just to chat about your situation.
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