Changing the research space use culture: Management model development, metrics, policies, rollout

Moving from traditional space use policies to the innovative solutions required today can be rocky, and here you’ll get insights from Augusta University’s space management model deployment for high-profile research space. Barbara Manley-Smith details the development, integration, and launch of a comprehensive space management system including criteria for effectiveness, precision metrics, and management guidelines. She identifies flexibility features for incorporating future metrics and modifying existing processes in response to changing research priorities, and the resources and processes to ensure effective culture change. She provides key lessons learned, results to-date, and advice for other institutions embarking on research space utilization initiatives.