“The world is such a changeable place that you need to have a well-articulated long-term sense of where you’re going, which gives you the base, the confidence, to take on...

Every co-op or condo has rules and regulations that have been established to define the board’s authority and limitations of power, as well as outline the rules governing the community, residents,...

I promote the concept of a high-performing board committed to advancing organizational excellence and achieving results.

Mission creep and micromanagement are disorders of a board. The symptoms and cures are different. Both create disruption in an organization.

In recent years, three significant trends have emerged among grain marketing and farm supply cooperatives.

Nearly half of all renters can't afford rent, and over half a million Americans are homeless on any given night. How did we get here?

Guide.

A democratically run building will have all tenants involved at one time or another performing some task, no matter how small. It is a way for tenants to show their...

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What hat was she wearing, a chapter director, a board member? She was appointed to the board because the bylaws permit representation from each chapter.

Identify the types of disasters that are likely to occur in your area, and then develop a plan for each one. Some disasters to consider are fire, flood, earthquakes, severe...

Many American Red Cross Community Disaster Education materials about natural hazards are used in classrooms every day.

To complete a personal assessment, create a list of your personal needs and the resources available to meet them in a disaster environment.

This Package is focused on helping Directors and Officers (D&Os) of Housing Providers better appreciate their unique oversight responsibilities and provide guidance on managing potential risks associated with the role.

The Sarbanes-Oxley Act addresses the destruction of business records and documents, making intentional document destruction a process that must be carefully monitored.

From the avoidable five-minute meetings to the death-by-discussion five-hour meetings

It's true of so many things, but especially seminars and conferences: You get out of chem what you put into chem. To encourage attendees to make the most of your...

Members of the board of directors of a cooperative have the same duties and responsibilities as those of board members in any other business.

A dysfunctional board can hinder an organization's progress through indecision, inaction, or inertia.

People have always cooperated by working together in groups to meet shared goals; this has been a collective human activity since the beginning of time.

Earthquakes can be a frightening experience for the animals in our lives.

Dealing with an earthquake can be especially challenging for individuals with visual impairments.

Some emergencies can force a person to evacuate their home; others may require the evacuation of whole neighborhoods, while still others may necessitate people staying in their homes for days.

This booklet provides emergency preparedness tips for individuals with various disabilities.