Half-Day – Page 2 – Peel/Halton Co-operative Housing Federation

Candidate Selection – Building a Better Board

The strength of a board is comprised of its individual members. This workshop provides insight into the overarching principles of board candidacy and membership. Learn what it takes to be an effective co-op leader in this time of growth and change in the sector.

This workshop covers the following:

an overview of co-op principles
organizational structure of a co-op board
keys to being an effective co-op leader
the co-operative decision-making model
the roles and responsibilities on a board
an overview of the democratic election process

Once you have registered for this workshop, please come back and CLICK HERE to download your free Workshop Announcement notice courtesy of PHCHF. You can fill out this form online, save it and then print off as many copies as required to announce this workshop to your membership.

Effective Time Management

The world seems to be speeding up. How do we keep things straight? It’s hard to know what takes priority. Managing your time has become more important than ever. Consider applying some of the best tried and true best practices for optimum time management in your busy day.

This workshop covers the following:

principles of time management
planning your time and energy
strategies for effective time management
managing timelines with projects and initiatives

Managing the Eviction Process

Making the decision to evict a member is never a simple or easy one. Due diligence is key during this process. Ensure you are legally compliant and thorough while being fair to all parties involved during the process. This workshop will help ensure that paperwork and processes are in place and supported once this difficult decision has been made.

This workshop covers the following:

overview of eviction procedure for co-ops
making the eviction decision
legal paperwork and process
by-laws and legal obligations

The Applicant Selection Process

Finding good members can seem like it is the luck of the draw for your co-op. In reality, it is a process that requires some planning and a good deal of compliance. Ensure your co-op’s applicant selection process is both rigorous and fair with this informative workshop session.

This workshop covers the following:

overview of co-op principles
the membership interviewing process
active listening skills
member selection – federal program co-ops
background checks, references and human rights legislation
diversity and inclusion considerations in a co-op setting
co-op membership rights and responsibilities
best practices for new member orientation

Marketing & Promotion for Co-ops

How does your co-op to attract new members? What works for you? What has worked for others? Communicating and promotion of co-op values and benefits is not as easy as it once was. Many co-ops are engaging in social media, newsletters, shared boards, etc. What will be your best practices for communicating with and marketing to your co-op audience? Walk away with new awareness and important suggestions, tips and feedback for new ways to reach your intended market.

This workshop covers the following:

exploring best practices for communicating with members
planning for communication to your current co-op membership
attracting qualified applicants through promotion
streamlining the membership selection process
engaging digital marketing opportunities
using social media to promote and communicate at your co-op