In the midst of a four-year fight, on April 14, the National Labor Relations Board’s (NLRB) Ambush Election Rule took full force and effect. The rule will allow organizers to hold a union election within 14 days of filing the petition with the NLRB, and it will
As with many non-profit organizations, effective governance is a key to achieving overall success for private clubs. Those that are the most successful are generally the ones that create strong partnerships between the board chairman and the general manager communicate effectively and follow best practices.
In an effort to clarify the definition of “navigable water” under the Clean Water Act (CWA), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, issued a proposed rule on April 21, 2014 that would redefine what navigable water means
Q: What is the ideal size for a club board? A: Many clubs are saddled with overly large boards, as those tend to be the standard of the day when their by-laws were written many years ago. Too many governors, which we’ll describe as anything more
Recently, I attended a local chapter meeting of the National Capital Club Managers Association and heard a presentation by Ray Cronin of Club Benchmarking on fact-based governance. One of his premises is that opinions do not belong in the boardroom. The directors have a responsibility
The relationship between a club’s general manager and board members is one of the most critical partnerships to the club’s success. The general manager is charged with the day-to-day conduct of the club’s operations and supervises and directs all activities and affairs. The board is
Q: What are some key best practices related to conducting accurate pricing comparisons on club supplies? A: It is important to know what to look for when you receive a price comparison. In many cases, comparisons pair the customer’s purchases with lower quality items. For example,
Q: How do you find the right interim GM and ensure his or her success? A: Filling a management gap can be a time of high anxiety for membership and particularly for staff. There is uncertainty around what is happening and how it will affect them,
Transformational leaders are often described as those who stimulate and inspire followers to achieve extraordinary outcomes and, in the process, develop their own leadership capacity. Transformational leaders help followers grow and develop into leaders by empowering them and by aligning the objectives and goals of
Every club manager has heard the phrase “I didn’t know anything about that” and “Oh, I never read the newsletter” multiple times in their career. Even more disconcerting is the rumor mill that is disseminating the mistruths about a variety of things around the club.