CCI Nova Scotia Blog

November 29, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Community || Condo Education || Conflict || Diverse Interests || Get involved || Rule enforcement || Volunteers
Author: Michael Kennedy

Board Development as a Team

In developing the Board as an effective team, I draw your attention to the Tuckman Team Development Model, also known as the Forming-Storming-Norming-Performing model, that was proposed by psychologist Bruce Tuckman in 1965. The model describes the stages that teams go through as they develop and mature.

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October 30, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Act || Condo Budget Components || Condo Community || Condo Corporation Budget || Condo Education || Conflict || Diverse Interests || Financial Management || Get involved || Legal Compliance || Reserve Fund Planning || Rule enforcement
Author: Michael Kennedy and Dan Campbell

Condominium Boards and Due Diligence

After we published the blog on the qualities and attributes of an effective board director, a question was raised about due diligence. It’s a good question and worthy of an answer, so here is a blog on due diligence.

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October 14, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Act || Condo Budget Components || Condo Community || Condo Corporation Budget || Condo Education || Condo Fees || Conflict || Diverse Interests || Financial Management || Get involved || Legal Compliance || Reserve Fund Planning || Rule enforcement || Volunteers
Author: Michael Kennedy

Qualities and Attributes of an Effective Board Director

In a past blog we talked about the responsibilities of the Board but in this blog we take a look at what makes an effective director. A good Condominium Board Director plays a crucial role in the effective governance and management of a condominium community.

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October 1, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Act || Condo Budget Components || Condo Community || Condo Corporation Budget || Condo Education || Condo Fees || Conflict || Diverse Interests || Financial Management || Legal Compliance || Reserve Fund Planning || Rule enforcement
Author: Michael Kennedy

Answers to questions on condo fees

We received two questions on condo fees regarding limits and appeals to the setting of fees. Read further for the answers.

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September 24, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Act || Condo Budget Components || Condo Community || Condo Corporation Budget || Condo Education || Condo Fees || Financial Management || Reserve Fund Planning
Author: Michael Kennedy

Setting Condo Fees

It is getting to that time of year where Boards need to prepare next year’s budget and set the corresponding condo fees from that . Setting these fees involves a careful consideration of various factors to ensure that the fees adequately cover the costs of maintaining and managing the condominium.

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September 9, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Act || Condo Budget Components || Condo Community || Condo Corporation Budget || Condo Education || Financial Management || Reserve Fund Planning || Rule enforcement
Author: Michael Kennedy

Understanding Condominium Corporation Budgets

An effective condominium corporation budget is essential for managing the financial health and operations of the community. It helps ensure that the corporation can meet its obligations, fund necessary maintenance and repairs, and plan for the future.

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August 28, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Community || Condo Education || Conflict || Diverse Interests
Author: Michael Kennedy

Dealing with Interpersonal Conflict

Dealing with interpersonal conflict can be challenging, but it is an essential skill for maintaining healthy relationships, whether they are personal or professional. There are some steps you can take to effectively manage and resolve interpersonal conflicts.

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August 21, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Act || Condo Community || Condo Education || Conflict || Diverse Interests || Financial Management || Get involved || Legal Compliance || Reserve Fund Planning || Rule enforcement || Vendor Management || Volunteers
Author: Michael Kennedy

The Biggest Challenges in Managing a Condominium Corporation

So you are either thinking of, or have volunteered to be, a condo Board Director or perhaps get involved in condo property management. Good for you and good luck. Managing a condominium corporation can be a rewarding experience but it comes with its share of challenges.

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August 3, 2023 - Blog Post Tag(s): CCI Nova Scotia || Condo Community || Condo Education || Get involved || Volunteers
Author: Michael Kennedy

Condo Chat

Welcome to our first blog.

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