Financial Management refers to the process of planning for, organizing, controlling, and administering the funds used in a business. It involves efficient and effective money management to accomplish the objectives of the organization.
Leadership refers to the ability to influence the actions of others. It often involves a process of recognizing issues or problems, developing a goal or desired end state, assembling the right team to accomplish the goal, supporting a collaborative team approach, and then gathering feedback to start the cycle again. Leadership skills are the traits exhibited by good leaders that help to guide and motivate a group of people to act toward the common goal.
Human Capital refers to the knowledge, skills, and abilities possessed by individuals or groups of employees that can be used to create value for the individual, the organization, or both. For individuals, human capital can be invested to produce individual growth and career advancement. For organizations, harnessing the potential of the collective human capital in the organization can result in increased profitability, competitiveness, or customer service.
Emergency Management refers to facility management’s preparation for and recovery from adverse occurrences (human-caused, technological, or natural events that constitute threats to organizational personnel, property, operations, or the environment). It may also be referred to as continuity planning, incident response, and disaster recovery.
Security is the systematic approach to managing the protection, and the measures taken toward protection, of a facility, its operation, and profitability. It includes the physical and psychological safety of occupants and staff, the protection of organizational information, and the safeguarding of facility assets.
Environmental Health and Safety is the process of creating safe and healthful workplaces and preventing or mitigating risks to occupants from workplace hazards and accidents. It involves ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and protection from environmental risks associated with emissions and waste.
Compliance and Standards are common specifications, regulations, rules, guidelines, or behaviors used by organizations to demonstrate that they observe and comply with agreed criteria. They can help to ensure that process and leadership principles are consistent with good business practices.
Construction project management combines the responsibilities of a traditional project manager with the skills and expertise needed for construction and major renovation projects. The construction project manager’s role is to ensure that the stated objectives of a project are achieved.