Emotional intelligence is a professional and personal skillset using the self and social awareness of emotions and understanding their impact on those around us. It’s the ability to manage the negative emotions of ourselves and others while motivating positive and effective emotions needed for performance.
In the classic Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Alice famously asks the Cheshire Cat, “I wonder which way I ought to go?” That question succinctly describes the intent of strategic planning for community associations. A successful strategic plan needs to be consensus driven and evolve over time as the needs of communities change.
High-rise community association managers from across the country gathered in sunny Los Angeles last week for CAI’s third annual High-Rise Managers Workshop. Over the course of three days, participants toured three unique high-rise communities, networked, and learned about various topics affecting their buildings.
Building community is critical for homeowners associations to function. Community association events aren’t simply social occasions. They’re essential ingredients in the recipe for a flourishing community. Behind the scenes of every successful event lies a commitment to nurturing community spirit.
Community association managers wear many hats and must be well versed in a wide range of skills, all of which are equally important. One component of a manager’s role is to completely understand the financial management aspects of a business. This means knowing and interpreting the financial pieces as well as the nuances that come along with decisions.
