CCI Nova Scotia Blog

December 22, 2025 - 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 || Effective Leadership || Financial Management || Get involved || Legal Compliance || Organizational Culture || Reserve Fund Planning || Rule enforcement || Team Dynamics || Volunteers
Author: Michael Kennedy

Working Effectively with Volunteer Condominium Boards

As we celebrate the holiday season and the close out of 2025, I want to acknowledge all the volunteers who give graciously of their time and energy to support condominiums in Nova Scotia. In this blog post we will explore how to work effectively with volunteers.

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November 5, 2025 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Community || Condo Education || Diverse Interests || Effective Leadership || Get involved || Organizational Culture || Strengths-Based Management || Succession Planning || Team Dynamics || Volunteers
Author: Michael Kennedy

Apply Strengths-based Management in Condominium Governance

As promised in my last blog post, this post details a process that each board can use in adjusting their leadership towards a strength-based management approach. This choice will create more cohesive, productive and enjoyable boards.

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October 15, 2025 - Blog Post Tag(s): Board Dynamics || Board of Directors || CCI Nova Scotia || Communication || Condo Act || Condo Community || Condo Education || Conflict || Diverse Interests || Effective Leadership || Get involved || Organizational Culture || Strengths-Based Management || Team Dynamics
Author: Michael Kennedy

Using Strengths Based Management (SBM) in Selecting Board Officers

A condo board should consider using strengths-based management because it focuses on maximizing what people naturally do well — leading to higher performance, engagement, and retention. Instead of trying to “fix” weaknesses, it builds a culture where individuals use their innate talents to achieve both personal and organizational success.

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