aren’t boa dar memb oth
rd in members aren’
m p
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bers working
her and what would happen if th Inmy opinion, the answer to the firs
g in more harmony hat cha g d
n t working in harmo with each o h ony
st questiion – why board y
hanged? t
hy ther – lies partially with the motivation some people have for running
to be board members. I often tell people that there are too many board members who run for the board because they are either angry over a single issue that affected them, or they
have a personal agenda and the only way to accomplish it is to be on the board. In both of thosef
scenarios, the
part that’s missing is the greater concern for the overall association, the unit owners, the physical property and the requirements under the governing documents. While each of thosef
the focal point of thef
band members could easily see themselves as jazz group, their talents will never be
highlighted more than when they move in unison with the other band members. And if theyf
p with the concert they wereexpecting. pursued a performance
based on the sounds of their own singular instrument, the audience would surely be disappointed, having not been provided
I have sat through board meetings where board members were clearly set at odds with each other over nothing more than
n personality differences. And I will define personality differences for purposes of thisf
article as a feeling that
they are not being listened to or an irritation that the other person is too aggressive in their approach toward other board members. Community associations exist in many
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y with each
cases,, as a miicro “so ici ty”ety” with its own gon “g vernme t.” Th unit owners fill the role of society acts as the government their government interest by
tymembe t, the sad reality
t. And whille th h
to no interest by owners to fill the he un
b rs whille the board nit owners elect
h her
r m nt ” w
to fill th gover ining role.
ty is that th re is often little he governing r lole
This often times opens the door for the single-issue owners to seek ak position on the board and sets the tone for a lack ofk harmony. When board members are not reading the “music” in sync and understanding that harmony only comes at the expense of single-issuef
In many cases, the members of thef
agendas, the band is off key. band (board members)
are simply not provided with enough training on how to deal with others in a board setting.We come from different walks of life, and we all play an “instrument” differently.
If wef keep as the basis for the songswe play (board meetings) the idea that we are here for the greater good of the association, harmony will win the day. Patience with others and a willingness to negotiate in good faith on issues facing the board is a start. An understanding that someone else needs to be heard does help, along with an understanding that a blended solution can be the path to making beautiful music. Article after article on various websites address the issue of af society that is angrier and the lack ofk
f patience
we have with each other. We can learn from the music of the Jazz Age with all of its fast-paced improvisation that honoring each player’s talents and playing together nicely produces sweet harmony iny the end.
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