In addition to meeting basic criteria like financial stability and reference checks, you need to interview applicants. This practical workshop will introduce you to “behavioural-based interviewing” for housing co-ops. Using the logic that how someone behaved in the past predicts how they behave in the future as a member of your co-op, behavioural interviewing is a new way to help … Continued
When asked if they have successfully resolved the majority of member conflicts over the past thirty years, most co-ops respond with a resounding “No”. To build strong communities in our co-ops, we need to have a basic understanding of conflict and be clear about our role in resolving disputes. In this workshop, we will:
In this workshop we will: This workshop will give you the tools to improve your governance and management with good policies.
What type of information is considered personal? When should the board hold in camera meetings and who can read those minutes? Who has access to your personal information in the co-op? Is the board entitled to know which members are in arrears or on subsidy? What can you do if a director breaches confidentiality? BC’s Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA) … Continued
Have you ever looked at your co-op’s financial statements and wondered what it all means? Most directors don’t have training in bookkeeping or accounting, and it’s not easy to get much out of those statements if you’re not sure what to look for. That can be a problem, because the financial statement is the single most important indicator of your … Continued
Governing a successful and healthy housing co-op and overseeing its management demands diverse skill and knowledge. The good news is that not everyone needs to know, or be able to do, everything. Explore the why, who, what, and how of effective education. Be ready to support your co-op’s goals with learning opportunities.
Is your co-op doing what’s needed to maintain your assets, making sure that problems are spotted before they become more serious and costly?Open to all members but particularly your maintenance committee members, this workshop which will: • Outline the importance of having clear and well thought out maintenance policies for your co-op.• Cover tried and tested systems for making maintenance … Continued
As housing co-ops reach new age milestones so do co-op members. How can we make our co-ops for age-friendly communities? Together we can learn about how we can support not only older members to age well in the co-op but also develop a culture that keeps aging in mind. In this workshop, we will:
Through this workshop, you will:
Whether you’re planning an AGM or Town Hall meeting you’ll want to check out the corresponding sample notice, agenda and guide, to make your meetings exceptional.