Office Move Project Management Tips
Office Move Project Management Tips
These project management tips are essential for anyone organizing an office move for the first time. They will save you heaps of time and help you avoid the common mistakes that many project managers make when faced with the task of organizing their company's office move.
It is important to be aware of all of the fundamentals of planning an office move as there are no short cuts. Careful planning and preparation with the right professional support will help ensure a smooth and successful office relocation.
Ask Questions
You need to know as much as possible about why your company is moving office; what is it about the current office that is not meeting the needs of the business? ... cost, size, location, facilities? By having a clear understanding of these, you will be able to develop a brief for your new office requirements.
Team Work
Identifty a project leader and co-ordinator, and also actively involve other members within your organization to delegate key tasks to. Meet regularly to appoint tasks and discuss progress.
Plan for the Worst
Identify the risks or warning flags that might surface. Write this down and develop a clear project plan to minimize business disruption during the move, keep the costs down and keep staff engaged throughout the process.
Organize your Tasks
Organize the tasks involved in planning an office move. It's not difficult if you have a good Office Move Checklist to hand which identifies them all for you. Request specific (realistic) dates for the completion of tasks, sub-tasks and objectives using the Moving Office Timeline.
Celebrate
Celebrate the big milestones and victory of moving into your new space. Use the office move as an opportunity to improve business efficiency with upgraded technology and reduce your operational costs by carrying out a review of your office suppliers and vendors.
Organizing an office move for the first time? Check out a Office Move Beginners Guide for step-by-step guidance.
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