Strength in HOA Board Diversity
Communication is key to strong teams, and learning how to communicate effectively with your team members will be an asset to your HOA community.
HOA Board leaders that invest time in relationship building and understanding the different types of people and personalities on your team are likely to benefit the Board and your community.
The time and energy you invest will help you understand how one communication strategy works well with one team member, but is not as effective with another.
Learning the true human resources on your team not only benefits your HOA as a whole, but Board members, too: Being seen and heard for who we really are is a great motivator.
Below are some thoughts to consider in regards to communication with team members, and leveraging the diversity that the individuals on your team bring to your HOA Board strategy:
- Team members thrive when different communication styles are accommodated and appreciated for what they bring to the table.
- Introverted and extroverted people will have different communication styles and preferences. While this may seem like a burden at first, consider that your Arizona Community Association members are comprised of introverts, extroverts and various cultural backgrounds.
- Multi-lingual team members are a huge asset!
Understanding and accessing the cultural, linguistic, and communication-style diversity of your team members will positively impact your ability to effectively build a thriving HOA Community.
A leadership team that is in harmony and mirrors your community is an investment that may take time to build, but will be an asset to all members of the HOA, leadership and members alike.
Take time to invest in cultural competency and your HOA Board diversity. Learn what communication styles work best for each team member, and apply what you learn in everyday communication practice.
Discovering the untapped resources that different personalities bring to your Arizona Community Association will be an adventure that adds tremendous value. Enjoy the results! If you’d like to learn more about effective personality types to recruit, visit our blog, 5 Effective Personality Types for the HOA Board.
