office relocation: 5 major pitfalls to avoid

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TO AVOID PITFALLS

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DON’T LET TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN!

PITFALL #1

There are a lot of moving parts to an office relocation.

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There are a lot of moving parts to an office relocation. DON’T HAVE A PROJECT LEADER?

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There are a lot of moving parts to an office relocation. DON’T HAVE A PROJECT LEADER? RECIPE FOR DISORGANIZATION.

PITFALL #1

ESTABLISH A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT

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ESTABLISH A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT One person that leads the move, drive timelines and answer questions.

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BEING SHORTSIGHTED

PITFALL #2

FORGETTING TO PLAN FOR THE ANTICIPATED FUTURE

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FORGETTING TO PLAN FOR THE ANTICIPATED FUTURE could force you to move again sooner than you hoped.

PITFALL #2

When selecting new office space & buying furniture talk with leadership so you can

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When selecting new office space & buying furniture talk with leadership so you can PLAN FOR COMPANY GROWTH.

PITFALL #2

BRINGING PAPER BAGGAGE

PITFALL #3

Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. PITFALL #3

Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. DON’T

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Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. DON’T PAY

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Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. DON’T PAY TO

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Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. DON’T PAY TO MOVE

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Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. DON’T PAY TO MOVE TRASH.

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Use this opportunity toPITFALL #3

Use this opportunity to CONDENSE & SECURE DOCUMENTS.

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Use this opportunity to CONDENSE & SECURE DOCUMENTS. Which will save on moving cost and create a leaner workspace.

PITFALL #3

BRINGING FURNITURE BAGGAGE

PITFALL #4

Bringing along old drab furniture to your cool new office space is being counterproductive.

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Bringing along old drab furniture to your cool new office space is being counterproductive. SELL OR DONATE OLD FURNITURE.

PITFALL #4

WHY NOT SAVE MONEY ON TRANSPORTING NOW?

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WHY NOT SAVE MONEY ON TRANSPORTING NOW? You will only end up wanting to dispose of the old stuff later. Just bring furniture that matches your new office décor.

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TRYING TO MOVE TOO FAST

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MOVINGPITFALL #5

MOVING TAKESPITFALL #5

MOVING TAKES TIME. PITFALL #5

MOVING TAKES TIME. Rushing can cause you to miss some important details and increase your costs.

PITFALL #5

DEVELOP A DETAILED CHECKLIST & TIMELINEPITFALL #5

DEVELOP A DETAILED CHECKLIST & TIMELINE. Include adequate lead-time for all parties involved in order to execute the relocation plan efficiently.

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