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Communicating effectively to engage residents is one of the biggest challenges a board faces. Use this worksheet to gauge how effectively your board communicates with residents and where improvements should be made.

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Board Member Education

Search our archives to read articles about the topics that matter most to you: budgeting, communication, insurance, preventive maintenance, building community and more!

August 04, 2022
Learn the roles of the board of directors and the property management company at your condo or HOA community.
Board of Directors or Property Management Company: Who Does What?
August 01, 2022
What are key ingredients of a great community? Committed residents, a dedicated board and a clear understanding of everyone's roles and responsibilities, and you have the recipe for success.
Board Member Roles: What Does My Title Mean?
July 22, 2022
The greatest strength of your board is the diverse perspectives of its members, but this can also present the biggest challenges. Creating the right dynamics will help your association board conduct business smoothly and efficiently.
Keep Things Running Smoothly by Setting Board Meeting Rules
July 15, 2022
Insurance costs are rising, and budgeting for higher insurance premiums has become increasingly challenging for associations. Learn best practices for managing insurance premium increases.
Ask the Experts: Rising Costs in Community Association Insurance
July 01, 2022
A successful capital improvement project requires a lot of planning to ensure that things go as smoothly as possible. Does your community know where to start?
Planning and Executing Capital Improvement Projects for Your Georgia Association
June 02, 2022
Emulating the 5-star hotel industry, many high-rise condominium communities are offering luxury amenities to their residents. Learn more about luxury building amenity trends!
Luxury High-Rise Building Amenity Trends
June 01, 2022
How can you ensure that your association’s parking rules are fair and easy to understand and follow? Here are 6 essential questions to ask before you create or enforce parking policies.
Association Parking Rules: 6 Questions to Assess Your Policy
May 20, 2022
As a board member, you know the importance of making rules and establishing policy; these must be clear and sensible. The process for creating and enforcing rules successfully is the same.
Association Policy 101: How to Make Rules Without Making Enemies
May 12, 2022
Wages are playing a big role in the labor shortage challenge. Learn what your community association can do.
Do Associations Need to Adjust Wages For their Staff to Stay in the Game?
April 21, 2022
More Americans are switching from gasoline to electric vehicles (EVs). Residential properties are installing charging stations to stay relevant and positively impact property values.
Should Your Community Install Car Charging Stations for Electric Cars
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Ask the Experts Recording: Rising Costs in Association Insurance
Budget & Assessments

Ask the Experts Recording: Rising Costs in Association Insurance

Board Effectiveness Survey Results
Governance

Board Effectiveness Survey Results

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