I knock on wood every time I think about how clubs have influenced my life. I grew up in Detroit in its heyday, the 1950s and 60s, when people flocked to the Motor City for jobs either in or relating to the auto industry. In
In his 2001 bestseller, Good to Great, Jim Collins wrote why some companies made the leap to great, while many did not. Among others, Collins argued using technology as a primary enabler to accelerate growth. We have come a long way from 2001 and the opportunity
The problem has been a long time coming. For many years, real estate developers would establish a residential community governed by a homeowners’ association (HOA) and would establish a separate golf club to own, operate and maintain the golf and other recreational amenities within or
Let’s go to executive session.” These are words seldom heard in club boardrooms. Most club boards don’t know how to use executive sessions effectively and most general managers are suspicious of their purpose. What exactly are executive sessions? Why are they used? Why are they
Q: Do you have any tips for how we can upgrade our governance practices to get everyone on the same page? A: Consultant-speak for “getting everyone on the same page” is to increase “alignment” in your organization. This is beneficial in any enterprise, but more difficult
Q: What are some of the best practices for hiring club employees? Are background checks necessary? A: From a financial perspective, the cost of a bad hire can be considerable, from the amount of time and money spent on hiring the individual to the unnecessary disruption
A complaint was filed in federal court in Massachusetts in November by well-known former local sportscaster Robert Lobel against a local club at which the plaintiff is NOT a member. The lawsuit, Robert Lobel v. Woodland Golf Club of Auburndale, is based on the Americans with
While private clubs represent an industry steeped in tradition, there have been a lot of changes over the past three decades. People often argue passionately about whether or not the direction in which their club is moving is the right one. This is to be
Q: What is the difference between an employment contract and offer letter? A: This seems to be the age-old question both from candidates and Selection Committees and one we thought best to partner with an expert, Scott Centrella, to provide a detailed response. As the defining
Gated community clubs are rebounding, reports a recent survey by the McMahon Group. Real estate sales are up in 81 percent of surveyed gated community clubs by an average of 12 percent from last year, indicating a stronger position for these clubs than in recent