Tag Archives: Change Management

EOO: Effective Office Occupancy in a Desk-less Environment

EOO: Effective Office Occupancy in a Desk-less Environment

Posted on 06. May, 2010 by Robert Albanese.

My argument for measuring environmental efficiency in a ‘desk-less’ environment is through determining ‘Dollars Retained per Agent’ (DRA) via ‘Weighted Costs per Agent’ (WCA). By understanding this metric, an EOO Ratio can be calculated. It is important to note that DRA is not calculating ‘average’ dollars retained per agent, but is rather a retention number [...]

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Protecting Consumer Data in the Real Estate Industry

Protecting Consumer Data in the Real Estate Industry

Posted on 27. Jan, 2010 by Robert Albanese.

As we begin the new year, I thought that it would be a good idea to write a brief reminder about the importance of protecting Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in our business practices.  It is important to keep in mind that PII is captured in many ways, some that immediately jump out at us, and [...]

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Why is Change So Difficult and What to Do About It

Why is Change So Difficult and What to Do About It

Posted on 14. Jul, 2009 by Robert Albanese.

When it all comes down to it, the ability to ‘change’ or ‘not change’ is a function of possessing, or not possessing the will and focus required

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Why is Change So Difficult & What to Do About It

Why is Change So Difficult & What to Do About It

Posted on 02. Apr, 2009 by Robert Albanese.

Through all of the turbulence of the past three years, it is interesting to look back on it all and ask, why is change so difficult for most of us to negotiate? More changes are likely to occur as we move toward the real estate industry of the future, so it would be helpful to deal with the concept of change-resistance and to better understand the reasons behind our change-averse culture.

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How a Real Estate Veteran Stays “Hip”

Posted on 23. Jun, 2008 by Robert Albanese.

Whether speaking about a sales person, a manager or a company leader, the ability to embrace change is the primary personality trait for those individuals who maintain a ‘hip’ and progressive persona in our business. This is not a new idea by any stretch of the imagination, but remains something that is easier said than [...]

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