Strategy is a crucial subject, concerned with the development, success and failure of all kinds of organisations, from multinationals to entrepreneurial start-ups, from charities to government agencies, and many others. Accordingly,  strategy  constitutes  a  key  element  of  all  professional  business  and management qualifications. This module develops conceptual skills through critical analysis of key theories, concepts, and frameworks of strategic management in the context of Facilities Management, aspiring managers and leaders with the knowledge, skills and techniques required to Emphasis is placed on critical discussion and analysis using contemporary organisations within changing environments nationally and globally. In addition, students will utilise award winning studies to formulate, evaluate strategic direction; and to plan for the effective implementation of the strategy selected.

Current market dynamism and the companies that drive it give rise to an increasing need to manage multiple workplace projects. Facilities Management department are often appointed with the delivery of significant, upgrade and capital, projects for their organisations. Projects which range from commissioning, relocating staff to new premises, implementing new working methods or introducing CSR programmes. To achieve success the Facilities Management team needs to apply a structured approach appropriate to the scale of the task. As a result, at the Management level it is always crucial to know the status of a company’s projects, the scope of the projects the company is considering carrying out and the results of the projects that have been completed. The core skills required include defining the project goals, setting the budget and schedule, scope, quality, identifying any risks associated with the project and responding to challenges which unfold throughout the duration of the project and ensuring timely completion.  Increasingly managers at all levels of an organisation are required to manage projects, temporary endeavors undertaken to create a unique product or service.