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Cover Image Role and responsibilities of the board Role and Responsibilities of the Board

This booklet describes ways in which misunderstandings or unchecked assumptions about the role and responsibilities of the board can lead to organizational conflict. We suggest ways to prevent or minimize...

Reports  Coop Conflict Resolution
Cover Image Solving Conflict 5 steps to Implementing Solving Conflict 5 steps to Implementing

Most community associations will face some form of conflict. Many turn to alternative dispute resolution and consensus-building to foster greater understanding and improve communication.

Cheat Sheets  Coop Conflict Resolution
Cover Image Successful Conflict Resolution Successful Conflict Resolution

"Getting to yes" is a method of "principal negotiation" which is often referred to as "Conflict Resolution."

Article  Coop Conflict Resolution
Cover Image Temporary Rental Assistance Temporary Rental Assistance

Temporary rental assistance is funding to support housing providers in delivering affordable accommodations to low-income individuals and families. The temporary rental assistance is available to housing providers for federally administered...

Guides  Coop Members
Cover Image Tenant-Engagement-Sustainability-Facilitators-Handbook Tenant-Engagement-Sustainability-Facilitators-Handbook

This Facilitators’ Handbook is designed for use by in-house or independent facilitators who will be directly involving tenants.

Article  Coop Members
Cover Image The Promotion of Cooperatives The Promotion of Cooperatives

Cooperatives are playing an increasingly important role worldwide in facilitating job creation, economic growth, and social development.

Article  Coop Promoting
Cover Image Tips for Writing a Session Description Tips for Writing a Session Description

Attract attendees to your session by choosing a timely topic, skill or process that appeals to a variety of districts and with an interesting, clear and concise explanation of what...

Article  Coop Communication
Cover Image Using Generative Governance Principles for Better Boardroom Conversations Using Generative Governance Principles for Better Boardroom Conversations

For boards seeking to elevate their performance, generative governance may be the solution. Generative governance offers boards the opportunity to deepen their analysis and focus on more abstract concepts, thereby...

Article  Coop Communication
Cover Image Volunteers Define Excellence Volunteers Define Excellence

Ask association board members to “define excellence,” and the answers vary. Here are the thoughts of 40 volunteer leaders.

Cheat Sheets  Coop Members
Cover Image Ways Gossip Hurt -Your Community Ways Gossip Hurt -Your Community

Gossip is harmful in all organizations and community associations are no exception.

Article  Coop Communication