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What Was the Most Unexpected Thing You Learned as a Facility Manager?

  January 16, 2026


By Mackenna Moralez, Associate Editor


All facility managers know that importance of remaining flexible as anything can happen on any given day. However, the most unexpected moments can be learning lessons for all those involved.  

FacilitiesNet wants to know what the most unexpected thing you learned while on the job. Responses will be used in a future FacilitiesNet articles, but don’t worry, we won’t publish your name or facility – we'll just relay your story. 

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