by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace | Condo & HOA Focused, Director, Non-Profit Focused
Best practices for managing difficult people at an AGM I have attended many Annual General Meetings. Some have been very interesting mostly because they drove me nuts for the same reason, because “Kim” attended. Managing difficult people at an AGM takes practice, but...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace | Condo & HOA Focused, Property Manager
How to be the Best Homeowner Association Manager What makes someone the best at managing a homeowners association (HOA), condo, or community association? The job isn’t for the faint of heart. It demands a rare mix of resilience, diplomacy, organization, and technical...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace | Condo & HOA Focused, Minutes, Non-Profit Focused
How to take better minutes: 5 Tips Meeting minutes have an image problem, and it’s time to fix it. If you’ve ever groaned at the thought of writing them — or worse, finding them — you’re not alone. But better meeting minutes aren’t just nice to have; they’re...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace | Condo & HOA Focused, Director, Non-Profit Focused, Recruitment
Effective strategies for recruiting the best nonprofit directors Finding the right board directors is a cornerstone of effective governance for not-for-profit organizations. However, the process can often be challenging due to various factors, including a lack of...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace | Condo & HOA Focused, Director, Governance
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...
by Pat Crosscombe, Founder & CEO, BoardSpace | Condo & HOA Focused, Director, Owners, Renovations
A directors toolkit for renovation success Planning and oversight key to positive outcomes for condo projects. 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...
