When I first joined my condo board, I flat-out refused to be the secretary. I knew taking minutes would be a headache, so I ran for president instead. During my time as president, I worked with recording secretaries whose performance ranged from excellent to barely...
Many board meetings get sidetracked by routine updates and items that don’t need discussion. If your meetings are running long and losing focus, there’s a simple solution: the consent agenda. Used correctly, a consent agenda can help your board save time, stay on...
An effective board meeting starts with a solid agenda. Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, condo board, or association, the agenda sets the tone, keeps discussions on track, and ensures meetings are focused and productive. Here’s how to build a board meeting agenda...
Getting organized and keeping track of your documents is easy if you have a system and ALWAYS follow it. This system consists of two parts: Document Naming Guide and Tag Library. The document naming guide and Tag Library work together. They are two sides of the same...
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 essential. They help boards stay...
Are your board meetings frustrating because the minutes are never ready on time? You’re not alone. Directors typically meet once a month, whereas condo or HOA managers and administrators attend far more. And yet, no matter how often we meet, one issue always crops up:...