SKILLINGS Education

NEEDS ANALYSIS

About This Course

Maximizing market opportunities requires a well-structured approach to property acquisition. A Needs Analysis helps organizations take control of their workplace strategy, ensuring the right timing and alignment with business goals. By evaluating the company’s vision and mission, businesses can define clear objectives for their future workplace, supporting employee engagement and customer interaction.

You'll learn how to conduct a Needs Analysis, assess key factors like location, space layout, and optimization, and make informed decisions before committing to a lease. This course will also explore how leadership teams contribute to workplace planning and address common challenges in property decision-making.

By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand the role of a Needs Analysis in workplace planning and property acquisition.
  • Learn how to align workplace objectives with the organization’s mission and vision.
  • Identify key factors in location selection, space layout, and workplace optimization.
  • Explore early accommodation planning and leadership involvement in decision-making.
  • Recognize common challenges and reasons why property decisions are delayed.

Topics Covered:

  • The Corporate Real Estate Specialist
  • The Workplace Strategist/Design Team
  • The Strategy Phase
  • The Business Case
  • What Is Provided to the CEO and Senior Leadership to Consider
  • Early Decisions Made (Accommodation Planning)
  • Leadership Team Contributing to Your Organization’s Future
  • Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
  • Some of the Reasons Why Property Decisions Are Put Off
  • Clarity of Process Ahead and Possible Focus
  • Getting the Workplace Strategist/Design Team Involved
  • Do Your Homework – Before You Move on Your Workplace Strategy and Building Assessment

 

Course Duration:  Approximately 20 minutes

Access to Course:  7 days from date of purchase