Managing Board Conflict: How to Maintain Harmony

In a community association, it falls on the board to put out any fires that ignite among the property’s residents. But what happens when that blaze springs up between the board members themselves?  Those who volunteer to serve on their community association or co-op board are likely to bring strong convictions – and personalities – to the table. As in any decision-making body, there is likely to be difference of opinion. And if the stakes and tempers rise high enough, it can occasionally escalate into a war of words. At worst, it can lead to knock-down, drag-out fisticuffs.     Read the article…………………..

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