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 2: Trouble finding board directors? How to get more In this blog post, Pat and Bonnie address the...
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
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 that. The reserve fund study Before even...
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?
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 about money will never be easy, but making the right tough decisions gets easier if...
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...
Five things new condo directors need to know
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...
How to be a successful condo board director
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...