Modeling a Next Continuum to Manage Process and Asset Change

Author:  Donovan K. Smith Jr., AIA, ACHA

Change is an inevitable and iterative process, influenced by a range of factors driving evolution in our environment. These factors involve human decisions, yet are influenced by natural conditions, cultural choices and technological controls as fundamental truths in evidence. In the next continuum, management of functional process and physical assets must recognize integration that drives change.

Today, the increasing pace of technological advancements and resource limitations are paralleled by awareness of value and a comprehensive perspective on continuous improvement at lower cost in quality of life and care. This white paper expresses a triple-aim perspective on evolving comprehension of transcendent change under technological control, a holistic ability to manage transitional change to provide cultural choices and a life-long learning passion to discover meaning and create sustainable solutions.​