APPA's Facilities Management Evaluation Program (FMEP) provides an integrated system to optimize organizational performance. The criteria for evaluation not only provide a tool for organizational continuous improvement, they serve as a compelling leadership development tool essential for today's facilities management professional. The senior facilities officer (SFO) can utilize this well-designed set of performance criteria, measures, and metrics to establish a pathway for staff development and organizational continuous improvement whether formally delivered or informally applied. Utilizing the FMEP throughout the organization helps the SFO engage their staff in professional development opportunities necessary to their growth and development by virtue of their engagement in the process and seeking the desired outcomes to achieve overall success.