146 | Rebuilding Trust with Organized HOA Board Meetings

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Great HOA board meetings build trust. Bad ones create frustration, conflict, and doubt. Which does your association have?
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Today, we'll be continuing our early 2026 series on top HOA trends that we expect you'll be dealing with this year. In this episode, we'll be addressing rebuilding trust by running HOA Board Meetings that are organized and informative. Good meetings, and the message they give of trustworthy leadership, they don't happen by accident. They're intentional, and we want to arm you to be your best here in 2026 The result is an aura of confidence and transparency and trust, and that's good for every Association!

Chapters:

00:00 Why Is Follow-Up Critical After HOA Board Meetings?
00:44 What Do Homeowners Learn From HOA Board Meetings?
03:52 Why Do Disorganized Meetings Damage Trust?
06:31 Why Is an Agenda Essential for HOA Board Meetings?
07:58 Are HOA Board Meetings a “Production”?
09:08 How Long Should HOA Board Meetings Last?
12:57 Why Must Board Members Come Prepared?
14:37 How Can Committees Improve Decision-Making?
17:25 Why Is Homeowner Open Forum Important?
18:40 Should Boards Respond During Open Forum?
21:00 Why Must Boards Follow Up After Meetings?
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23:55 What Is the Chair’s Role in Running Meetings?
26:03 How Should Boards Handle Conflict in Meetings?
28:44 When Should You Hold an Information Meeting Instead?
29:10 How Can Boards Prepare for Major Community Issues?
30:21 How Do Meetings Build Future Board Leadership?
31:23 What Makes a Board Meeting Feel Professional?

The views & opinions expressed in this program are those of the Hosts & Guests, intended to provide general education about the community association industry. The content is not intended to provide specific advice or recommendations for any individual or organization

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