by 7NOX Team | Jan 12, 2022 | Continuing Ed, Industry Trends, Save Time
In our quest to compile a list of the best FM online learning resources for 2022, we looked at several important factors. For one, we wanted a good mix of quality and convenience. Some FMs will be looking for professional certification courses, while others may only...
by 7NOX Team | Nov 25, 2021 | Communication, IT, Smart Buildings
The Niagara Framework (NF) is developed by Tridium, and if you visit the company’s website, you will learn Niagara is a “comprehensive software platform for the development and deployment of connected products and device-to-enterprise applications.” If you’re...
by 7NOX Team | Nov 18, 2021 | Communication, Continuing Ed, Training
Today baby boomers and seasoned FM pros are retiring at a hasty clip. According to IFMA Foundation’s Global Workforce Initiative (GWI), more than 50% of FMs will retire over the next decade or so. The change is having a dramatic impact on companies who are racing to...
by 7NOX Team | Oct 28, 2021 | Communication, Industry Trends, Tips
In every act of communication, we strive to influence others. Even when our communication is simply to inform, we seek to align someone else’s view of reality to ours. While we can influence others’ behaviors, the higher aim is often to change their minds as well....
by 7NOX Team | Oct 14, 2021 | Communication, Continuing Ed, Tips
Facilities managers must master many skills to be effective. Communication, multi-tasking, technical knowledge, and resilience to name a few. But in a market disrupted by pandemics, climate change, tech innovations and new regulations, knowing how to prepare for the...
by 7NOX Team | Sep 16, 2021 | Communication, Save Time, Tips
Technical writing skills are essential for today’s facilities managers, who must produce a wide range of communications for a variety of readers. One day, you might be writing a CAPEX proposal for an executive, the next pinning a “how-to” memo for janitorial staff. So...
