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Traverse City, Michigan

A behind the scenes look at organized real estate--what works in an association, what doesn't, and what a long time AE sees as challenges facing the industry from the viewpoint of its professional organization.

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Dealing with Disruption

Oct. 28, 2009
Disruptive members threaten the welfare of your association. There are tips you can take.

Stamp out Micromanagement!

Oct. 27, 2009
Encourage strategic planning and policy-making in your association. Stamp out micromanagement!

Sticky Wicket

Dec. 5, 2008
an association manager describes the behavior of a committee chair which puts the exec's job in jeopardy.

The Story of a Non-Profit Organization

Sep. 4, 2008
The story of how a non-profit organization outgrows itself, and what it can do about it.

The Paradox

Aug. 21, 2008
Tagged with: decisions, leadership
Not long ago, my good friend and Supreme Queen of Association Managers, Cindy Butts, blogged about a short training tape which she had watched called “The Abilene Paradox”. She ment... [Read More]

Association Survival Guide

Jul. 4, 2008
We are in difficult times for the real estate industry. Here are some ideas about making the difficult decisions.

Water Boy

Jul. 2, 2008
Role of the association manager in a volunteer environment.

Leadership Techniques, Part 1

Jun. 15, 2008
Tagged with: leadership, nar, president
Tips about what association staff can to to build a team relationship with the incoming president.

The Faces at Our Table

May. 4, 2007
Tagged with: future, google, leadership, mls
I’ve been thinking recently about the delicate balance between professional staff and volunteer leadership, particularly as it relates to managing a technology-based business such as the MLS. I... [Read More]