Asset Management into the Next Century

What is asset management and what role will it play over the next century? Fellow NPMA Asset Management professional, Mr. Brandon Kriner, CPPM, joins the Asset Leadership Network podcast to discuss the emphasis asset management will play over the next 100 years. The International Standards Organization defines Asset Management as the coordinated activities of an… Continue reading Asset Management into the Next Century

SBA to host first-ever Veteran Business Expo in Willimantic next week

Windham ― The Connecticut District Office of the U.S. Small Business Administration is holding its inaugural and free Veteran Business Expo Nov. 2 at the Eastern CT Veterans Community Center, at 47 C… — Read on www.theday.com/military/20221026/sba-to-host-first-ever-veteran-business-expo-in-willimantic-next-week/ The keynote speaker, before the workshops begin at 9:30 a.m., is Thomas J. Saadi, commissioner of the Connecticut… Continue reading SBA to host first-ever Veteran Business Expo in Willimantic next week

Should You Join an Industry Trade Association?

At the risk of getting straight to the point, the answer is YES. Are you familiar with your trade / industry association? Are you a part of one ? If you haven’t, here’s a few reasons why you should consider being a part of your industry association. As the recent pandemic has shown, external forces… Continue reading Should You Join an Industry Trade Association?

Promoting Asset Management Awareness Month (AMAM)

National Property Management Association (NPMA) founded Asset Management Awareness Month in 2015 to better inform organizations of resources and tools available to them to maximize their assets.  The Registrar at National Day Calendar declared Asset Management Awareness Month in 2016. Asset management is vital to any organization looking to grow its portfolio. No matter the… Continue reading Promoting Asset Management Awareness Month (AMAM)

Root Causes and Corrective Actions

Root cause analyses are great tools for asset management professionals. Root causes help identify systemic issues and areas of improvement by categorizing the causes of a noted deficiency. Root cause analysis are often used when evaluating: Discrepancies noted during internal audits and self-assessments  Asset management losses Inventory discrepancies Failure to reach performance metrics But not all… Continue reading Root Causes and Corrective Actions