by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace
What is the issue with recruitment? In this blog post, Pat and Bonnie address the issue of recruitment. This is the second in a four-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, and...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace
In this blog post, Pat and Bonnie address the issue of engagement. This is the first in a four-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...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace
What is the stink about pot? Pot certainly has a distinctive odour, but it’s not the smell that is causing a stink but it’s legalization. Pot (or cannabis) will soon be legal in Canada, and where it is already legal as in many US states, it has caused some friction...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace
Directors attend at least one board meeting per month Condo board directors attend a lot of meetings. Most condos have at least one board meeting a month and managers many more. During board meetings, directors make decisions that affect the entire condo community...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace
One of the questions I’m often asked is what makes a condo board successful. I’ve been in the thick of things as President of my condo board, and I’ve spoken to people involved with dozens of other condo boards. From that experience, I’ve...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace
Originally published in 2016. Revised in 2019. No one ever complains about too much communication, but everyone complains about too little. Is it possible to get it right? Absolutely! Here are 5 tips that condos and HOAs can use to improve communications with owners...
