Should committee members be encouraged to think independently? Some of our committee members express themselves with confidence and are very definite in their positions, which influences community decision-making. Is this okay?
Never be afraid of the power of silence and contemplation in strata.
Will Marquand, Tower Body Corporate:
That's what a community is. You can't complain that some people are expressing their opinions and others aren't. You're supposed to express an opinion and make a decision. It's the nature of group dynamics that some people are more dominant than others.
Some committee members might have the loudest voice and present their opinions forcefully. All committee members must bear in mind that they all have an equal vote and should vote in the best interest of the body corporate.
Chris Irons, Strata Solve
Think about Federal politics. Certain politicians love talking and are the most dominant voices in any Forum. They're merely one person, and they're not necessarily the most influential person. How many times do we hear about the backroom influencer, the person who has the numbers, the person who manages those relationships? Often, this is the person who speaks less and has the quietest voice. Never be afraid of the power of silence and contemplation in strata.
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Chris is a strata unicorn: he is not a strata lawyer, manager or caretaker. He was Queensland’s Commissioner for Body Corporate and Community Management for over 5 years. That is the only role of its type in the world. Chris is also an owner in one strata scheme, and a tenant in another.
As Director of Strata Solve, Chris focuses on communications and strategic advice, rather than legal action, to solving strata problems. Strata Solve works with owners, committees, strata managers and caretakers to tailor practical solutions to stressful strata situations. Chris holds an Honours degree in Communications and is a nationally accredited mediator.
Chris is a regular contributor to LookUpStrata.
Will Marquand joined the Tower team as a General Manager and Senior Strata manager in 2020. He has widespread experience across all forms of commercial, industrial and residential schemes. He believes in proactive, ethical strata management and hopes to provide Tower’s customers with the knowledge and support required to take their schemes forward into the next generation of body corporate management. Will has experience working across residential, commercial and industrial schemes. A former journalist and teacher, Will's excellent communication skills help Tower grow its expanding business. William is a regular contributor to LookUpStrata.
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