Embracing Partnerships After A Pandemic
— By Linda Hanson of Hawthorne Hill — P
rofessional partners are key to community associations. Without the wide range of expertise they share, associations would
struggle with addressing legal issues, reserve study components, maintaining buildings and more. For the past three years associations have found it necessary to cut back on projects due to high costs, supply chain issues, and lack of funds. Now that the pandemic is in the rear-view mirror, which approach is best to recreate and nourish relationships with your valued and critical partners?
Your Partners Are Valuable Assets
Good partnerships with your service providers and partners are one of your building’s greatest assets. It is in both party’s best interest to foster a strong relationship while ensuring a job is done well. Vendors are vital to the success of all associations, so boards and managers should take special care to nurture those relationships.
30 Community Associations Journal | November–December 2022
Without the wide expertise of their professional partners, associations would struggle with legal issues, reserve study components, maintaining their buildings and more.
Fostering Professional Partnerships
What is the best way to create and nurture partnerships with professional experts in various fields? 1. Treat All With Respect Respect your professionals, always treating them as such.
2. Close Attention To Contract Guidelines Follow contract guidelines regarding expectations, work specifications, timeline, cost, and payment schedule.
3. Progress Updates Communicate clearly through regular progress updates.
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