By Alphonse Keasley In 2015, a report from McKinsey & Company found when an organization is run by a diverse management team, they experienced 35% more in financial returns above their industry mean. Additional studies on the impact of diverse management and teams over the last decade have... Continue Reading
Leadership
Articles about Leadership
Someone called me the “Ryan Seacrest” of Property Management the other day and I had to chuckle and agree with them. I have worked in so many different roles with so many different companies over my now 25-year career in the multi-family industry. Roles in Operations, Training,... Continue Reading
By Amie Robertshaw, AAMD President (2023-24) The warm June air has started to settle into Denver, and with that, the transition of another AAMD fiscal year is officially upon us.Over the course of the last few years, we’ve talked a lot of about the changing headwinds of our industry. It... Continue Reading
The Leading with Purpose: Education Summit 2024 kicked off with fervor on Friday, May 3rd at The Pines at Genesee, drawing industry leaders eager to enhance their leadership skills and gain valuable insights from seasoned experts. The summit, renowned for its focus on professional growth and... Continue Reading
In March of 2023, after evaluating the devastating impact of poorly thought-out energy regulations coming out of the State and City of Denver, the Apartment Association took bold action. We began the process of educating members about the billions of dollars in costs associated with... Continue Reading
In times of uncertainty and change, strong leadership is more crucial than ever. As we navigate through turbulent waters, leaders must rise to the occasion, guiding their teams with confidence and resilience. But what does it take to become a change catalyst in today's dynamic world? Enter... Continue Reading
The customer experience (CX) journey, from initial tour to move-out, directly impacts the bottom line. In an era of unprecedented unit deliveries, enticing amenities, and economic challenges, creating exceptional CX is nonnegotiable. The story of Joshie the Giraffe at Ritz-Carlton serves as... Continue Reading
For the past five years, I've had the honor of deeply engaging with the Apartment Association of Metro Denver. Unlike some associations that primarily focus on social events, AAMD is dedicated to driving impact and value by fostering relationships, providing education, taking legislative action,... Continue Reading
It's the new year - ready or not! The snow is falling, the holiday lights are coming down and if you work in our business... the slower leasing season has arrived (which can feel like our stockings got filled with coal). BAH HUMBUG! Generally, in these cold months of December and January, we feel... Continue Reading
Last month at NAA’s Assembly of Delegates, long time AAMD Leader and Hall of Fame member Ed Schell was installed as the Secretary of the National Supplier’s Council. Ed has been involved with NAA through committees and the National Supplier’s Council for approximately 10 years,... Continue Reading
Teo Nicolais was recently named the 2023 Certified Property Manager (CPM) of the Year by the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM) Greater Denver for his work on Academic Engagement. Teo represented the property management industry at events at the University of Denver, served as a... Continue Reading
Kit Baker Carr, Executive Director for Entryway Denver, speaks at a recent Housing Summit When we can marry helping people philanthropically and helping people through our business goals it’s a win win proposition. Over the past few months AAMD has launched new partnerships with... Continue Reading