What key individuals should participate in the decision-making?
The answer to this question really depends on the organization. If there is only one location, the head of that office would obviously participate. But if it’s a larger organization, it’s still valuable to bring in local leadership. In evaluating the qualitative aspects of a location, I recommend bringing in representatives from human resources because they know the pulse of the employees and understand their concerns. Depending on the structure of the organization, it can also be very helpful to engage individuals from all levels of the company. In terms of which external individuals to involve in the process, you should always engage your existing landlord if you think renewal is an opportunity. If the landlord has changed since you originally signed your lease, you’ll need to work with him or her to set expectations and discuss alternatives. Also having a broker involved in the renewal or relocation process is critical and expected in most markets. Tenants or business owners typical
