What Makes a Great Board Member

The best HOA board members have many qualities, but most of all, they are eager to show up for and serve the interests of their community.

Leadership

  • Positive attitude: Board members should be positive and responsible

    Delegation: They should be able to delegate tasks to others who are better suited for them

  • Organization: They should be able to stay organized and handle conflicts quickly

Communication

  • Clear communication: They should be able to communicate clearly with a large audience

  • Active listening: They should be willing to listen to residents' concerns and requests

  • Effective solutions: They should be able to use communication skills to find solutions to issues

Integrity

  • Honesty and fairness: They should be honest and fair, and follow local laws and restrictions

  • Respect: They should respect all community members and implement rules fairly

Community-oriented

  • Enthusiasm: They should be enthusiastic about community issues and building a sense of community

  • Long-term planning: They should be able to visualize the community's growth and make long-term plans

  • Business-minded: They should understand their fiduciary responsibility to the community

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