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How to take better minutes: 5 SMART Tips
Minutes have an image problem, and we need to fix it. No one loves their minutes; no one even likes them. Directors need to know how to take better minutes. The hardest position to fill on any volunteer boards is the secretary and then no one ever does anything with...
Trouble finding board directors? How to get more
What is the issue with recruitment? In this blog post, Pat and Bonnie address the issue of recruitment. This is the second in a three-part series titled From Meet n Greet to Board Seat; here we’ll focus on ways to get owners to take a central role in condo affairs,...
Keeping your board interested: Top 4 ways to increase engagement
In this blog post, Pat and Bonnie address the issue of engagement. This is the first in a three-part series; here we’ll focus on the top four ways to get owners engaged with condo affairs, and on the not-for-profit side, how to get supporters engaged with the...
Making board’s better: Best practices for new directors
This is a 3-part series about making board’s better. The series covers best practices in engagement, recruitment, onboarding and orientation of new directors. Part 1: Keeping your board interested: Top 4 ways to increase engagement In this blog post, Pat and...
Pot and Condos: Communicating out of a stink
What is the stink about pot? Pot certainly has a distinctive odour, but it’s not the smell that is causing a stink; it’s the legalization of it. Pot (or cannabis) is now legal in Canada, and where it has already been legalized in many US states, it has caused some...
A directors toolkit for renovation success
Originally published in Vol 32 #4 September 27, 2017 in Condo Business Magazine Given how much corporations are likely to invest in renovation projects, it’s important to set them up for success. Here’s advice to help directors do just that. The reserve fund study...
Characteristics of the Best Condo Managers in the World
What are the characteristics of the best condo managers? I need to know because I only want World-Class Condo Managers (WCCM) to manage my condo. After working with many managers over the past ten years, I know first-hand that WCMs make my job as a condo board...
How to make board meetings fun again
Meetings are NO fun because the meeting minutes are never ready before the meeting. Directors attend a lot of meetings; usually one meeting every month. Admins admins and property managers often attend many more than that. Read on to learn how to make board meetings...
Condo corporation facing a special assessment?
Originally published in Condo Business Magazine May/June 2017. Vol.32 #2 Making decisions as a condo director is part of the job. Financial decisions, especially those involving special assessments or fee increases, are tough. Making tough decisions will never be...
Keep Track of the Money: Finance and Condos
Finance and condos is a top-of-mind topic for every condo. Keeping track of the condo's money is hard to manage without good policies and procedures. This blog fills the gap on establishing good financial practices for the board of directors. Conduct a Monthly...