office relocation: 5 major pitfalls to avoid
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TO AVOID
TO AVOID PITFALLS
OFFICE RELOCATIONMAJOR 5
DON’T LET TOO MANY COOKS IN THE KITCHEN!
PITFALL #1
There are a lot of moving parts to an office relocation.
PITFALL #1
There are a lot of moving parts to an office relocation. DON’T HAVE A PROJECT LEADER?
PITFALL #1
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
PITFALL #1
ESTABLISH A SINGLE POINT OF CONTACT One person that leads the move, drive timelines and answer questions.
PITFALL #1
BEING SHORTSIGHTED
PITFALL #2
FORGETTING TO PLAN FOR THE ANTICIPATED FUTURE
PITFALL #2
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
PITFALL #2
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
PITFALL #3
Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. DON’T PAY
PITFALL #3
Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. DON’T PAY TO
PITFALL #3
Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. DON’T PAY TO MOVE
PITFALL #3
Boxing up everything is a waste of time & money. DON’T PAY TO MOVE TRASH.
PITFALL #3
Use this opportunity toPITFALL #3
Use this opportunity to CONDENSE & SECURE DOCUMENTS.
PITFALL #3
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.
PITFALL #4
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?
PITFALL #4
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.
PITFALL #4
TRYING TO MOVE TOO FAST
PITFALL #5
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.
PITFALL #5
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