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 Meeting
This month we are going to try something new on the shared practice meeting. I will provide live help for anyone with questions about better ways to assemble their source data for use in benchmarking, scorecards, or other reporting. This is a chance for you to learn about specific technical options for data “crunching” (mostly using Excel), especially if you are running into issues that present difficulty or take a lot of time in preparation for benchmarking.
If you have an issue you would like help with, be ready with your data – or at least a sample that we can use live on the session. Please submit a short description of your challenge or question prior to the meeting (can use the registration form or send me an email). I will have a list of those and everyone on the call will prioritize which we want to discuss first. I will respond to all questions from benchmarking organizations whether on the call or afterwards, and those from others as possible.
Shared Practice Meeting (One-hour Zoom call, fourth Tuesday of the month)
Topic: Live Help Session on Your Data Assembly Questions
May 27, 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 – General Discussion
Benchmarking Steering Committee (One-hour Zoom call)
General discussion about the 2025 benchmarking program, any questions you have, suggestions for upcoming shared practice meetings, ideas for the annual workshop, suggestions for the benchmarking reports
May 13, 2025, 12:00 pm EDT / 9:00 am PDT
Click here for a meeting invite (ics file) (or use your regular Steering Committee meeting link)
Benchmarking Program Updates
Data Entry for the Cultural Facility Benchmarking Program is now open. Your organization can enroll online or contact us with questions if interested.
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
IFMA Museum/Cultural Institutions Council
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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