The Landings Association, a multigenerational haven for 9,000 residents on Skidaway Island, Ga., combines resort-style living with small town charm. After noticing significant demographic changes, the unique, large-scale, 50-year-old community near Savannah decided it was time to undertake a strategic plan. Here’s how.
With its blend of interpersonal challenges, administrative expertise, and leadership responsibilities, the community management profession both offers immense opportunity and requires intentional career planning. Whether you’re just starting or looking to advance, a clear plan can help you chart a successful and fulfilling path.
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.
