2007 Oct
2007 November Vol. 5 No. 10
Focus on...Buildings From the Ground Up
Finding The Best Fit
A little introspection will go a long way towards choosing the right management company for your property. Take the time to examine the makeup of your resident population, the physical needs of the infrastructure and the personalities and work styles of the different players. Read More
Unwelcome Guests
They arrive in packing crates, hidden in the wood slats and shavings that cushion manufactured goods from the other side of the earth. Read More
Back to the Future
Do you remember when the screen door would slam as Johnny ran across the porch to the sidewalk and yelled, "I'll be back later!" He joined his gang of friends and went to the ball field to be outdoors all day. Read More
Green Generation
Many condominiums these days are looking to save energy and go "green," but are concerned that doing the environmentally right thing will cost them a lot of green, as in cash. Discouragingly, energy-saving items like super efficient replacement windows tend to be expensive to purchase and install and have long payback periods Read More
Lessons From The Lemonade Stand
Everyone reading this article has passed dozens of lemonade stands in their lifetimes, especially on those hot lazy, hazy summer days. This article was crafted to see if there are subtle, yet classic lessons that we can all learn from thinking seriously about those tiny, innocent lemonade stands. Read More
Let There Be Light & Color
The days are getting shorter and drabness is setting in at the condominium. The association's well-tended garden has lost all its color, and its beautiful architectural features no longer shine as the sun makes its annual retreat. Read More
Filling a Position or Nurturing Talent
Many, many people are very unhappy in their jobs, yet I suspect that one of the barriers to their changing positions is the daunting job search process. Much career advice is given to people as to how they should craft their resumes and position themselves during the interview process, but I have encountered relatively little open and sincere feedback from the vantage point of hiring managers. Read More
