This blog post explores effective strategies to increase engagement among condo owners and not-for-profit supporters. Shared challenges, shared solutions. Engagement issues persist across both condo boards and not-for-profit organizations. Owner indifference is a...
Congratulations on getting elected to the condo board! Now the fun begins. For first-time directors, there is an overwhelming amount of new information to digest. While it may seem like everything has to be learned at once, it may be more realistic to take a gradual...
In a previous post, I provided a checklist of the best practices that successful boards can use. Successful boards are made up of successful directors. What makes a successful condo board director? Here are five characteristics I’ve noticed that are common to the...
Policies may not seem like an exciting topic, but they are crucial to the success of any condo or homeowners association (HOA) board. It is essential to have policies in these areas: Governance Financial Communications Records Management The last policy - records...
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 compiled the ultimate checklist of best practices for condo boards to...
One of the biggest challenges of being on a condo board is finding a way to manage condo owners’ expectations of directors. Condo board directors are owners too, so this can be tricky!
No one ever complains about too much communication, but everyone complains about too little. Is it possible to get it right? Absolutely! Here are nine best practices for improving condo board communications. Condos and homeowner associations will find these tips...
I am really excited to have an opportunity to work with the Conference Board of Canada to present "Governance at Home: The Wild West of Condo Boards" webinar. Thank you, Conference Board, for considering governance for condominium corporations to be important and...