Do you have great board meetings? Unlikely. Too many meetings are poorly attended, take far too long, are unproductive, and without purpose or outcomes. It is time to make sure every meeting is excellent. It’s not mandatory, but holding meetings that people want to...
Continuing education for condo board directors
Condominiums are complex entities to manage, yet they are governed by elected directors who are not required to have any relevant expertise. Most new directors have no prior experience on a condo board. If a director has expertise pertinent to the condominium, it is...
Aiding condo managers on the front lines: Taking measures to nurture a low-stress environment
For condo managers who work on the front lines of condo corporations, day-to-day business may include interacting with owners who might be unfriendly or keeping up with a busy and sometimes demanding board of directors. It takes a special person. The industry is...
Tips for Buying Board Management Software
Looking for board management software for your organization is the right step. Technology is driving change in every industry; condos, HOAs, community associations, non-profits and charities are no exception. Cloud-based software is an essential tool for today’s...
A condo board’s guide to fixing people problems
Attempting to fix a condo board's problem does not usually result in calling the police. If a fight breaks out at a condo board meeting and the police are called to assist, most directors recognize that there is a problem. These types of problems usually escalate over...
Make sure finding documents is easy: Eight Best Tips
Keeping track of all your documents is hard. It was hard when our records were paper and kept in filing cabinets. It is just as hard now that our documents are digitized and stored in file or board management systems. Using the wrong document management system results...
Keys to HOA board success: the best practices of successful directors
Serving as an HOA board director can be a daunting task. The job comes with lots of responsibilities. Managing a homeowner association's affairs often includes making tough financial decisions. Why do some homeowner association boards excel and others struggle? Many...
Effective decision making for boards of directors: Three easy steps
Effective decision making is never easy. Every non-profit expects its board of directors to make the right decisions. Implementing a process that will help a board make good decisions is preferable to an add-hoc process. This post details a three-step process that...
How to be the Best Homeowner Association Manager
What are the characteristics of the best homeowner association managers? Managing a community association, condominium, or homeowners association is a formidable task. It requires individuals who are nothing short of superheroes, possessing a unique blend of skills...
The Director’s Life Cycle: Onboarding, Orientation & Offboarding
Nonprofit organizations face challenges in meeting the demands of the directors life cycle; onboarding, orientation and offboarding directors every year. The article provides tips to successful onboarding new directors, providing them with an orientation and how to...