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Leadership and Management - An IFMA Based Competency Course

In facility management, you are faced with tasks that require leadership and those that need management.  Often, the terms are used synonymously, yet they are two distinct functions and require you to be able to discern the difference.  What mode do you use at what time? 

This course helps you gain understanding not only about what the distinctive characteristics of each mode are, but when it's critical to shift from one to the other.

Topic identify:

• Differences between leadership & management for the facility manager
• Key areas of focus for facility management leaders
• Various roles of the facility manager

Why Should You Attend?
Facility Management Professional® (FMP®) Candidates - This is one of four courses required to earn your Facility Management Professional (FMP) credential from IFMA.  For more information on the FMP credential click here. 

Certified Facility Manager® (CFM®) Candidates - This course is designed for Facility Management professionals seeking to enhance their skills in the specialty area of project management. To earn a Certified Facility Manager (CFM) credential, project management has been identified by IFMA as a core area of skills and knowledge nessessary for a successful facility manager.  If you are seeking your CFM and require additional development in this area, you'll want to take this course.  For more information on the CFM credential click here.

Instructor 
Ward Arntson, CFM  

Continuing Education
1.5 CEUs or 15 contact hours

Price
Regular: $595 on or before 2/5/10; After 2/5/10 $670

IFMA Member/NIU Alumni: $545 on or before 2/5/10; After 2/5/10 $620

Shipping fee for each course - $10.00

A special rate is available for current NIU undergraduate and graduate students. For more information contact dmann@niu.edu or bcoulter@niu.edu.

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Meet Our Financial Contributors
Financial Contributors 

Event # 10691

Online registrants MUST use a credit card.

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Registrants paying by check should fill out and send in the Mail/Fax Registration Form.

Mail completed form to:
Northern Illinois University
Outreach Services - Registration
DeKalb, IL 60115

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Additional Courses - Core Areas of Skills and Knowledge for Facility Managers

The Business of Facilities Management

Finance

Real Estate

Planning and Project Management

Communications

Operations and Maintenance

Quality Assessment and Innovation

Human and Environmental Factors

Technology

CFM Final Review

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