Podcasts about Housing association

Guests this episode include Joe Ross, Service Improvement Manager who provides real insight of how the sector is already tackling stigma and shares his thoughts on the "right to buy" policy as a catalyst for the negative perception of social housing. Rick Liddiment, Head of External Affairs, Flagship, along with Dr. Mercy Denedo, Durham University and Professor Amanze Ejiogu, Sheffield Hallam University bring us insight from their extensive research and propose actions the housing sector can take to challenge organisational stigma. We explore the real cause of stigma, its impact on people living in social housing and what can be done to challenge it? 

The No 28 bus cancellation, Housing Association plans, English GP call back, 20 mph speed limit, student finances idea, taxation strategy & new Organ Donation Act public event. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint - Tuesday 22nd April 2025

Ffrancon is the former Group Chief Executive of Adra, North Wales' largest Housing Association, and throughout his career has successfully implemented effective change management and organisational culture change across various industry sectors. Ffrancon also offers expertise as an executive coach and facilitator, and contributes strategically in NED positions So, who best to discuss the important step of transitioning from a CEO to a Portfolio Advisor?Duration: 25:20Connect with Ffrancon:LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ffranconwilliamsConnect with The Executive Mindset:Website: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMind

Send us a textI chatted to Rob Beiley, a Partner at law firm Trowers & Hamlins with over 20 years of experience in the affordable housing sector.Rob advises housing associations, local authorities, developers and institutional investors on topics including corporate governance, housing finance, development and structuring.He's also a board member of the Housing & Finance Institute, Chair of the British Property Federation's Affordable Housing group and a contributor to Inside Housing and the BBC on topics like council-led housing initiatives and the rise of local authority housing companies.We covered:What are the different types of Social Housing and who is involved in delivering itA potted history of Social Housing, including large-scale stock transfers and the growth of the Housing Association sector under the Conservatives and New Labour administrations in the 1990s and the early 2000sHow investment in Social Housing has evolved over the years, and what kind of returns investors can expect Guest website: https://www.trowers.com/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-beiley-8a906944/Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/Host website: https://www.greenresi.com/

A disabled pensioner has had to abandon his housing association home for the over 55s after a large chunk of the ceiling in his living room collapsed.The KentOnline podcast has heard the disaster is only the latest in a long line of maintenance failures at his flat near Maidstone by his social housing landlord, Anchor Hanover Housing.Also in today's podcast, a screw head, a throat pack and swabs are some of the 37 items reportedly left behind in patients after surgery at Kent's hospitals.The new data reveals the number of clinical claims and incidents at the county's hospitals relating to a “retained instrument post-operation” or a “foreign body left in situ”.A hygiene inspector who discovered a “completely dry” hand basin at an all-you-can-eat buffet told staff they must wash their hands after using the toilet.The environmental health expert also found unsealed raw meat in a fridge, mouldy walls, and a grease build-up during an inspection at the Ashford restaurant. You can also hear about a loft insulation surveyor who stole highly valuable jewellery from the homes of elderly and vulnerable customers out of "heartless greed".The thief's been branded a "disgrace" by a judge for his "mean and callous" crimes committed over three months last year.And it's crunch time for the most significant transformation of a Kent town in decades with a planning decision set to be made next week.Councillors will determine whether controversial plans for Folkestone harbour can go ahead.

A group of neighbours have criticised a housing association after being told to remove garden furniture used as a 'wellbeing hub'.Orbit Housing owns properties in Hopeville Avenue, Broadstairs and says the seating is a trip hazard and a misuse of a communal area. Hear from one of the residents who says gathering with friends is good for their mental health.Also in today's podcast, staff at a Kent prison have revealed the impact of overcrowding as 1,100 more inmates are released early across England and Wales.The government has launched a review to look at tougher punishments outside of jail to try and tackle the issue.The M25 is back open after a huge lorry fire closed part of the motorway in Kent for around 30 hours. One of the tunnels at the Dartford Crossing is also back open after a spillage meant it had to be resurfaced. We've had an explanation from National Highways.An Ashford man says he's 'sick and tired' of land outside his house being over run with weeds.Andrew Baynes has lived at the property in Newlands for 24 years and claims the county council won't clear the area - despite regular calls over a number of years. Hear from him and the response from KCC.A Chatham nurse who was told the pain she was suffering was 'all in her head' has taken to socials to share her struggles with endometriosis.Nicole Scott was finally told she had the condition after fighting for a year to get answers.A footballer who was racially abused by a Gillingham fan last season has spoken out about the impact it had.Omar Bogle was playing for Newport County when someone in the crowd made an offensive gesture towards him. He's part of the EFL's Together Against Racism campaign.A group of women, including former MP Dame Tracey Crouch, who climbed Mount Kilimanjaro for charity have been to Maidstone hospital to see what the money they raised has been spent on.£150,000 was donated to Breast Cancer Kent for a machine that can do a mammogram on samples in the operating theatre.And in sport, Gillingham will be hoping to end their losing streak as they host Newport County later.Four defeats in a row have left the Gills sixth in the league two table.

Cedi Frederick is Chair of NHS Kent & Medway and the Centre for Healthy & Empowered Communities, and NED at Sage Homes and Impact Healthcare REIT plc. Tune in to hear his answers to: What does work on a housing association board involve? (0:47) Practically, how does the Sage Homes board add value? (4:50) What risks do you worry about most on Housing Association boards? (9:38) What are the rewards of being on a Housing Association board? (12:46) What are your key areas of focus on NHS Trust boards? (15:10) Does the government need to spend more on healthcare? (19:01) What advice do you have for people with commercial backgrounds who want to join NHS Trust boards? (22:55) Have you ever felt discrimination in the boardroom? (26:27) Where have you seen the most positive impact of diversity? (28:28) ⚡The Lightning Round ⚡(31:19)  Show notes and transcript available at https://www.nurole.com/news-and-guides

Cecil Smith, president and CEO of the Minnesota Multi Housing Association, talks to F&C reporter Brian Johnson. Smith talks about opportunities and challenges in multifamily development and operations.

On the phone-in today: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car troubles. And off the top of the show, we speak with Trish McCourt from the Nova Scotia Non-profit Housing Association about the federal government's announcement on using federal land for affordable housing projects.

In “Minnie Bell's Feeds the Fillmore's Soul,” Gravy producer Sarah Jessee takes listeners to the spring 2024 opening of Minnie Bell's Soul Movement in San Francisco's Fillmore District, where chef Fernay McPherson—and her food—have come home.   McPherson's family came to the Fillmore from Texas in the 1960s, as part of the Second Great Migration that brought African Americans from the South to cities across the U.S. When those families migrated, their recipes did, too.   McPherson learned to cook from her great aunt and grandmother Minnie and Lillie Bell, the restaurant's namesakes. In 2011, she joined La Cocina, a culinary incubator for women who want to open their own restaurants. Since then, fans of McPherson's signature rosemary fried chicken and macaroni and cheese have followed her from her first food truck in 2013, to her pop-up in an East Bay food court, and now, to her new brick-and-mortar restaurant in the neighborhood she's always called home.   Between 1935 and 1945, the Black population in San Francisco grew by 600%. The growth continued until urban renewal brought it to a halt, just as McPherson's family was settling into the area. Beginning in the 1960s, the San Francisco Planning and Housing Association bulldozed entire sections of the Fillmore, taking parts of the neighborhood's vibrant, close-knit community along with it.   In this episode, Jessee speaks to McPherson all about her culinary journey, family history, and how she learned to cook in a way that honors her roots. She also interviews Fernay's father, Darnay McPherson, who tells how the Fillmore has changed over time, and how its Black culture has been erased. We also hear how friends and fans are welcoming her back home. With Minnie Bell's return to the neighborhood, McPherson wants to see—finally—a long-promised renaissance in the Fillmore. And it's already in motion: as of July 2024, Minnie Bell's was added to the San Francisco Chronicle's “Best of SF” list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second part of the ChangeMakers episode, Katie Goar and Denise Muha discuss current policy objectives, including efforts to increase tax credit allocations for affordable housing and potential legislation to provide housing authorities more flexibility. Denise explains how the National Leased Housing Association (NLHA) manages its diverse membership, bridging public and private sector interests to enhance its credibility in housing advocacy. They touch on the growing awareness of affordable housing issues among policymakers and the general public. Denise shares insights on the NLHA Education Fund, which provides scholarships to residents of assisted rental housing, highlighting success stories and the program's impact. The episode concludes with a discussion of the longstanding partnership between NLHA and Quadel, emphasizing the importance of collaboration in advancing affordable housing initiatives.

Send us a Text Message.I chatted with Elizabeth Froude, Group Chief Executive of Platform Housing Group, one of the largest Housing Associations in the Midlands with 49,000 homes as part of a collaboration with UKREiiF (The UK's Real Estate and Infrastructure Forum).We talked about topics including:How to attract institutional capital to decarbonise existing social housing stock when the substantial upfront capital required doesn't always result in higher rents (e.g. where rents are capped)What is the benefit to the exchequer of spending on social housingHow is Social Housing being used to catalyse supply chains for retrofitGuest website: https://www.platformhg.com/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-froude-43b40262/Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/Host website: https://www.greenresi.com/

In this episode of ChangeMakers, Katie Goar is joined by Denise Muha, Executive Director of the National Leased Housing Association, who brings over three decades of experience shaping affordable housing policies. Denise reflects on the evolution of the industry since the 1980s, discussing her journey as one of the first women leaders in the field and how technology and political polarization have transformed advocacy work. She shares insights from her experiences testifying before Congressional committees and influencing landmark housing legislation. The conversation delves into pressing current issues, including the affordable housing insurance crisis and debates over tenant background checks. Listeners will gain valuable perspective on the past, present, and future of affordable housing policy from one of the field's most experienced and influential voices.

On the phone-in: Michael Haynes in NS and James Donald in NB share their top suggestions for great hikes in the Maritimes. They also answer all your questions. Off the top of the show, we speak with Michael Kabalen from the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia. And the CBC's Josefa Cameron on PEI tells us about "speed friending" at Pride PEI.

In this episode of The MHP Broker's Tips and Tricks podcast, Maxwell Baker, president of The Mobile Home Park Broker, interviewed PA Manufactured Housing Association President Mary Gaiski about key issues for park owners and investors in her state. This and every Tips and Tricks podcast episode is brought to you by The MHP Broker's'  proprietary Community Price Maximizer. Use this four-step system to get the highest price possible for your mobile home park or RV community when you sell it through The MHP Broker. Guaranteed. Ask Max for details. Here Are the Show Highlights: -        Mary has been a member of the PA Manufactured Home Association since 1986. The association will celebrate its 75th anniversary next year. (Mary, 1:20) -        Mary has been in the industry since 1978, As a state, Pennsylvania is quite active in manufactured home manufacturing, with 11 factories exporting homes to several nearby states, especially in the north. (Mary, 1:35) -        PA also has 30 to 40 retailers selling homes to residents, and over 2,200 mobile home communities, including the very smallest. (Mary, 2:20) -        That includes a number of parks below what Max thinks of as investment grade for buyers' purposes. The MHP Broker data report finds about 1,000 parks in the state that are mid-size to larger. (Max, 3:42) -        Waves of investors have already bought many of the larger parks in the state, and now they're starting to buy the mom and pop-size parks too. A single investor might typically buy several parks within a geographic region to achieve dominance. (Mary, 4:34) -        Many of these smaller parks have fallen below market rents over the years, so the new owners immediately raise rents, which gets them in conflict with the state over issues such as rent control and right of first refusal, whereby tenants have the right to buy their communities before sales to outside investors. (Mary, 5:30) -        Max has seen similar legislation enacted in Virginia, in that tenants have 90 days or so after a proposed sale to determine if they want to buy their communities. (Max,6:06) -        In Pennsylvania, legislators want to give residents as long as 365 days to decide first refusal, which would be crippling for park buyers and sellers. (Mary, 7:16) -        Most regulations in the state are at the state or the local levels. (Mary, 12:41) -        The state is basically divided into three geographic areas in terms of regulatory environment. The southeast park is the most progressive, and therefore most aggressively regulate. Central PA has some local communities that are aggressive in terms of regulations, and some others that aren't. The western part o the state is the least regulated, and park owners there are hoping things stay that way. (Mary, 14:44) -        Like elsewhere in the U.S., PA suffers from the aging of the mobile home moving industry. As movers retire, fewer take their place. Home installers, service and repair people are also in short supply in PA. (Mary, 16:14) -        Less than ten percent of mobile homes are moved from one park to another in the state. (Mary, 17:17) -        Mary Gaiski of the PA Manufactured Home Association can be reached at (717) 774-3440 or Mary@PMHA.org. (Mary, 19:35) Want to know more about the ordinances and regulations that affect mobile home park ownership in your state or locale? Just reach out to Max Baker, president of The Mobile Home Park Broker, (678) 932-0200. Power Quotes in This Episode: “About 70 percent of the homes built in the Commonwealth are shipped out (of the state)(Mary, 2:20) “The mom and pops weren't very big on keeping rents at market rate or worrying about all of that. So, these communities are being sold with rents well below market rate and because of that, it has left us right for having to address issues such as rent control, or  right of first refusal and we've been seeing a lot of that in our legislative halls this year.” (Mary, 5:30) “There's no other business out there in the Commonwealth, or probably even in then nation, that you're going to give their customers a whole year to determine if they can sell their community, you know, sell the business. Because, you know, that's the sad part. They don't look at these as businesses. And sadly, they are. I mean, they have an income and expense statement(Mary, 8:23)

The future is in Andreas, Wayne's gas bill situation, Charles Guard on the Douglas sea wall, Housing Association questions, losing Barclaycard & our lack of national ambition. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

David Ashford MHK takes calls and questions on the proposed Housing Association, Willaston pathway, domestic heat pumps, planning process & the nervous cat. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

Taking the Bishop's vote away, chances of a housing association, importance of Manx language, big netball tournament underway, expect bad 'flu this winter & 350 calls to Crimestoppers. It's Update with Andy Wint #iom #news #manxradio

There are so many questions about housing, including this one: Whatever happened to co-operative housing? A meeting in Mount Pearl Wednesday night indicates it's still a thing... a big thing. We sit down for a chat with the property & project manager at CHANAL - the Co-operative Housing Association of Newfoundland & Labrador. (Anthony Germain with Rosalind Langer)

I sit down with the Oregon Manufactured Housing Association after a legislative event in Salem Orgon with nearly all of our manufactured housing manufacturers in my area. In the day to day business these professionals are hard competitors but they came together to discuss how they can be helping our communities as a whole to better serve people that need affordable housing. In this episode we sit down with Kevin McShane, Generam Manager for Fleetwood Homes in Woodbrun Oregon, Ben Roche, the District Sales Manager of Palm Harbor Homes, Tim Schweitzer, Clayton Homes Sales Manager and a great supporter of Around the House Brent Heckman, Skyline Homes Divison Sales/Marketing to discuss where the industry is today. A special Thanks to Jody Lyon the Executive Director of the Oregon Manufactured Housing Assoication and her team that helped put this event and broadcast together for us. Thanks for listening to Around the house if you want to hear more please subscribe so you get notified of the latest episode as it posts at https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/listenIf you want to join the Around the House Insider for access to the back catalog, Exclusive Content and a direct email to Eric G and access to the show early https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support We love comments and we would love reviews on how this information has helped you on your house! Thanks for listening! For more information about the show head to https://aroundthehouseonline.com/ Information given on the Around the House Show should not be considered construction or design advice for your specific project, nor is it intended to replace consulting at your home or jobsite by a building professional. The views and opinions expressed by those interviewed on the podcast are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views and opinions of the Around the House Show. Mentioned in this episode:Join Around the House Insider for exclusive content and early access. To join the Around the House Insider Exclusive Access head to this link to subscribe and gain access to the weekend show early, to get exclusive content and our back catalog. https://around-the-house-with-e.captivate.fm/support Around the House Insider

New research has found that one in five people are paying for essentials - like food and household bills - by borrowing on Buy Now, Pay Later. A report from The Money and Pensions Service says more than ten million people now use it and claims around 40% of people they surveyed were managing their repayments badly including turning to credit cards, savings or overdrafts to pay it back. Millions of pounds could be saved every year by building more homes that are accessible to people in wheelchairs - that's the conclusion of a report by the London School of Economics and the Housing Association, Habinteg. It looked into the financial costs and benefits of building more accessible homes for people who need them. The number of wheelchair users living in unsuitable homes across the UK is estimated to be more than 400,000. Dan Whitworth visits Kenilworth to meet Georgia and her family for a tour of their partly accessible home. The government is currently considering ways it could change pensions in the UK to drive better outcomes for savers. Part of this includes a call for evidence looking at how defined benefit schemes might be invested differently. One idea is to make it easier for private sector employers to access tens of billions of pounds of surplus funds that have built up in their pension schemes. The Department for Work and Pensions says "the direction of future policy is not yet decided.” Tom Selby from AJ Bell explores this idea. Presenter: Paul Lewis Reporters: Dan Whitworth and Sarah Rogers Researcher: Sandra Hardial Editor: Jess Quayle (First broadcast 12pm, Saturday 2nd September) 00:00 Introduction 00:41 Buy Now Pay Later 07:25 Accessible Homes 15:41 Self-Assessment Tax Helpline 17:02 Defined Benefit Pensions

Ramsey South Beach, Manx Housing Association outlook, airport opening times, Electoral Commission, Peel Post Office relocation & congratulations Patrick Commissioner Richard Jones. It's Mannin Line with Andy Wint #iom #manninline #manxradio

As our region looks to increase housing options to give our growing workforce and families a place to call home, it's not always single family homes that help fulfill those needs. Denise Hanzlik, Executive Director of South Dakota Multi-Housing Association joins SMGA's Miranda Basye and Sheldon Jensen to discuss the pillars of advocacy and education. Denise also supports the Dell Rapids, SD community in her role as a city councilor. Learn more about supporting the Sioux Metro's housing needs, small town living, and some of Denise's favorite hidden gems in this episode of Growing Places!Denise's Hidden Gems:Order a coffee and treat at LaDelle and Fourth!Bowling, food and drinks at Pinz!Nature walks along the river.

Our host, Kelsie Heermans speaks with David Schless, CEO of American Seniors Housing Association.The discussion today focuses on ASHA, its mission, and its efforts to influence legislation at the federal level. Dave also shares his perspective regarding the current senior housing market. Listen in today.

Following a Cambridge University Land Society and Joseph Rowntree Foundation event on housing policy, Emma Fletcher and I were asked to write a paper detailing a realistic vision for the UK housing market, and what policies could be used to achieve that vision. Emma is a Development Director at Hyde, a Housing Association responsible for 50,000 homes, and Chair of Swaffham Prior Community Land Trust, which created the first village-wide renewable energy system in the UK. The paper is being published this week, and includes an overall vision, as well as tenure-specific objectives and policy recommendations.  Points include: The impact of short termism and vested interests on housing market inequalities  The problem with focusing on new homes, since 80% of the homes we use in 2050 are already built Policy ideas such as how to incentivise downsizing, for reasons including the fact that 3.6 million homes across the country owned by over 65s have at least two spare rooms. Guest website: https://www.hyde-housing.co.uk/ Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmafletchercambridge/ Host website: annaclareharper.com  Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/

Are leadership and management the same thing? Can great leaders be great managers? What are the traits that you need to be great at both? Ffrancon Williams is the Chief Executive of Adra, the largest Housing Association in North Wales with approximately 6400 homes in management. He has a wealth of experience in management across a range of industries from Local Government sectors to manufacturing and infrastructure management sectors. So, who better to join Graham to delve deeper into this important topic?Duration: 39 min 28 secWebsite: www.theexecutivemindset.co.ukEmail: theexecutivemindset@sagegreen.comADRA: www.adra.co.ukFollow us:LinkedIn: @TheExecutive MindsetFacebook: @ExecutiveMindsetCoachingTwitter: @TheExecMindSee our website for privacy policy theexecutivemindset.co.uk/privacy-policy

We are rethinking regeneration. In this new series we are speaking to experts who are leading the way in regen across the UK. In this episode our Senior Partner Sara Bailey talks to Mary Parsons, Regeneration and Partnerships Director at Lovell Partnerships. With experience spanning the development, construction and regeneration industry, she has been involved in some of the largest housing-led regeneration programmes in the UK working across the private and Housing Association sectors. They talk about the evolution of regeneration, what regeneration actually is and how the private sector can contribute to the Levelling Up agenda.

Meet Washington Multifamily Housing Association's new Director of Government Affairs, Ryan Macinster. Ryan is the organization's lead lobbyist in Olympia and various municipalities throughout the state.

I had a fascinating chat with the brilliant Emma Fletcher about the UK's first 100% renewable district heating scheme and Housing Association development challenges - two massive topics at the heart of environmentally and socially responsible residential property. Emma is the Managing Director at Evera, a partnership of four Housing Associations in the East of England - which collectively owns and manages over 100,000 homes. She's also the Chair of Swaffham Prior Community Land Trust, which is developing a ground-breaking village-wide renewable energy supply. In short, she's a pretty incredible role model for leading socially and environmentally responsible change in residential property. We covered topics including: The importance of public-private partnerships in property How to strengthen and support communities, rather than just building housing The generational skills gap in construction Diversifying property development Guest website: everahomes.co.uk Guest LinkedIn: Emma (Veale) Fletcher | LinkedIn Host website: annaclareharper.com Host website: immo.capital Host LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaclareharper/

In this episode of UK Property Talk: UK property prices still rising despite global economic slowdown. Rightmove, the online property listing portal, confirms its compliance with new listing guidelines to include more information on each property. Rightmove portal details for properties will include:- Cost of any service charge and ground rent. Details of any shared ownership arrangement.  Sale price - no longer “POA”. Other changes that affect sales and lettings, including council tax bands. Any information missing from a listing will be highlighted and potential buyers will be redirected to the agent. Rightmove has also introduced new ‘tool tips' and a glossary of terms. Other Updates New Rules on unfair Leases and Ground rents Boris announces plans to sell off Housing Association properties. Lifelong mortgages. UK government's ‘levelling up' measures will involve letting agents directly include a national landlord register, a 'decent homes standard' and abolishing Section 21. By 2030, more renters will have a secure path to ownership with the number of first-time buyers increasing in all areas; and the government's ambition is for the number of non-decent rented homes to have fallen by 50%, with the biggest improvements in the lowest-performing areas. UK House Prices Continue To Rise Despite Global Economic Slowdown House prices hit a new high in June despite the rising cost of living in the UK would slow demand. Average house price reached £294,845 in June after rising by 1.8% - the steepest monthly increase since 2007. Halifax sighted a “lack of available homes” for sale was lifting prices as well as a shift towards people buying larger, detached homes, which rose by over 13% in the last year. But it expects price growth will slow, as interest rates rise and soaring prices hits people's pocket harder this year. Petrol remains high and average household energy bills are set to exceed £3000 this year – a rise of nearly 300%! Interest rates will rise again says Bank of England Chief Economist, as inflation is expected to reach 11% this year. The Bank of England warned of more interest rate rises as it vows to bring inflation back down to 2% - roughly 5 times lower than present level. Boris Johnson ousted as leader by his own party, but does it matter to you? After Chancellor Rishi Sunak walked out of his job this week, his replacement Nadhim Zahawi has said he and Prime Minister Boris Johnson want to "rebuild the economy" and get soaring inflation under control.  We could see a new approach, as Mr Zahawi said "nothing is off the table" in terms of cutting taxes and boosting economic growth. Auction Property Bargains From Open House South Herts 2 Bed House - £36,000 4 Bed Buy-to-Let Rented House £59,000 https://www.facebook.com/estateagentswatfordelstreeandborehamwood   #rightmove #leasehold #propertyprices #money #estateagent #borisjohnson #economy #rentalproperty #buytolet #investing #property #houseprices  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Big changes for the private rented sector, leaseholds and property adverts, as UK prices continue to rise In this episode of UK Property Talk: UK property prices still rising despite global economic slowdown. Rightmove, the online property listing portal, confirms its compliance with new listing guidelines to include more information on each property. Rightmove portal details for properties will include:- · Cost of any service charge and ground rent. · Details of any shared ownership arrangement. · Sale price - no longer “POA”. · Other changes that affect sales and lettings, including council tax bands. · Any information missing from a listing will be highlighted and potential buyers will be redirected to the agent. · Rightmove has also introduced new ‘tool tips' and a glossary of terms. Other Updates · New Rules on unfair Leases and Ground rents · Boris announces plans to sell off Housing Association properties. · Lifelong mortgages. UK government's ‘levelling up' measures will involve letting agents directly include a national landlord register, a 'decent homes standard' and abolishing Section 21. By 2030, more renters will have a secure path to ownership with the number of first-time buyers increasing in all areas; and the government's ambition is for the number of non-decent rented homes to have fallen by 50%, with the biggest improvements in the lowest-performing areas. UK House Prices Continue To Rise Despite Global Economic Slowdown House prices hit a new high in June despite the rising cost of living in the UK would slow demand. Average house price reached £294,845 in June after rising by 1.8% - the steepest monthly increase since 2007. Halifax sighted a “lack of available homes” for sale was lifting prices as well as a shift towards people buying larger, detached homes, which rose by over 13% in the last year. But it expects price growth will slow, as interest rates rise and soaring prices hits people's pocket harder this year. Petrol remains high and average household energy bills are set to exceed £3000 this year – a rise of nearly 300%! Interest rates will rise again says Bank of England Chief Economist, as inflation is expected to reach 11% this year. The Bank of England warned of more interest rate rises as it vows to bring inflation back down to 2% - roughly 5 times lower than present level. Boris Johnson ousted as leader by his own party, but does it matter to you? After Chancellor Rishi Sunak walked out of his job this week, his replacement Nadhim Zahawi has said he and Prime Minister Boris Johnson want to "rebuild the economy" and get soaring inflation under control. We could see a new approach, as Mr Zahawi said "nothing is off the table" in terms of cutting taxes and boosting economic growth. Auction Property Bargains From Open House South Herts 2 Bed House - £36,000 4 Bed Buy-to-Let Rented House £59,000 https://www.facebook.com/estateagentswatfordelstreeandborehamwood #rightmove #leasehold #propertyprices #money #estateagent #borisjohnson #economy #rentalproperty #buytolet #investing #property #houseprices

The second Episode with Architect Clare Nash this time discussing the findings from her book Contemporary Vernacular Design How British Housing Can Rediscover Its SoulThe book presents 25 inspirational housing schemes providing hope for the future of home building in Britain. Highlighting the need for the UK to reclaim its sense of local identity through the vernacular, these case studies are not just examples of good design but demonstrate the achievable nature of contemporary vernacular in today's society.Generating a sense of place, community and regional identity, these schemes are also affordable and highly energy efficient. Through site visits and interviews with both architects and residents, each case study explores how the schemes were delivered, how they have been received by the community, and how passive principles of vernacular design were applied to create true sustainability.Episode 81 links:Clare Nash Architecture - https://clarenasharchitecture.co.uk/Creating sustainable towns (BS006) - https://www.buildingsustainabilitypodcast.com/creating-new-sustainable-towns-noel-isherwood/Graven Hill Development - https://www.gravenhill.co.uk/Connect with me:IG - @jeffreythenaturalbuilderTwitter - @JNaturalBuilderFacebook - JeffreythenaturalbuilderLinkedIn - JeffreythenaturalbuilderA Little Bit of ChillFun, light-hearted Podcast full of self-help and suggestions to help you find your chillListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify How to Live Your Best Life Now! Listen to the Good Life Project Podcast.Insights, ideas & stories from leading voices and experts that help you live a good life. Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

The government is considering extending the 'right to buy' to Housing Association properties. Will this help anyone? If so, who? Content note: I mention a third of people used to live in Council housing. The actual figure was higher - 41% did by the end of the 1970's.

Please share with those interested in making a difference in housing people in need or want to learn about how housing associations run. Running A Housing Association Will Mallard interviews Carolyn Howell SOLO HOUSING EPISODE #161 Housing associations are a huge part of the housing stock in the UK and we have a chat with the CEO of a very special one SOLO HOUSING about how it actually works with a great update on what they are up as well as what they are looking for. Carolyn Howell is an experienced leader with a great community ethos who takes a partnership approach to getting things done. You can contact her via the website or her LinkedIn Profile. Will Mallard is a social impact investor focused on English social housing portfolios and retirement living schemes. #socialhousingukpodcast ukpropertypodcastofthemonth #propertyisabusinessuk #ukpropertyworld #socialimpactinvestinguk #housingpeoplematterspodcast #ukpropertypodcast #investmentukpodcastoftheweek --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/my-property-world/message

Please share with people interested in housing associations and being board directors. Board Recruitment Housing Association Will Mallard interviews Carolyn Howell SOLO HOUSING EPISODE #145 Solo Housing is a registered provider of social housing and charity. They are seeking additional board directors and CEO Carolyn Howell discusses the values, vision and strategy as well as the challenges they face. We ask you to share this on social media and to forward to people in property you know that would be interested. #socialhousing #housingassociationboard #socialhousingboardjobs #propertypodcastoftheweek #eastangliahousing #propertypodcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/my-property-world/message

Reference is made some reports and articles in this episode, which we share here.Each Home Counts Review: https://www.eachhomecounts.com/ Housing Quality Network article: "Four key ingredients for sustainability in housing" by Jon Dtraaleyhttps://hqnetwork.co.uk/news/opinion-things-can-only-get-greener-four-key-ingredients-for-sustainability-in-housing-5772

The Pulse talks with Marika Albert, Policy Director for the BC Non-profit Housing Association, about Canada's new Minister for housing, last week's affordable housing conference, and the recent flooding and landslides in Southern BC.

Marika Albert, from the BC Non-Profit Housing Association and their Vote Housing Project

120: Is Your Nonprofit Board Leading with Intent? (Jim Taylor)SUMMARYAs Jim Taylor shared on episode #35 of the Path Podcast, conversations around race and inclusion are more prevalent than ever in nonprofit meeting rooms around the world.  But are these discussions leading to significant change in the recruitment, make-up and leadership style for these same board leaders? That's exactly what BoardSource's latest Leading With Intent report set out to explore, and the results are fascinating. Jim returns to episode #120 of the Path, and shares all of the critical findings - and once again - offers advice for nonprofit board members and staff to apply to their leadership practices.ABOUT JIMAs Vice President of Leadership Initiatives & Education, Jim focuses on leading BoardSource's efforts to position nonprofit boards for stronger leadership on diversity, inclusion, and equity. This includes leading the organization's work to spark and support understanding, action, and change at the board level on these issues; serving as an external representative, speaker, and writer; developing new resources and programming; and partnering with peer organizations around the country. Prior to joining BoardSource, Jim served as the Vice President of Multicultural Leadership at AARP, the Director of Community Relations and Director of Community Development at Capital One, Director of Product Innovation at Fannie Mae, and Corporate Relations Program Officer at the Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships.  Jim has served on boards of directors and advisory boards of multiple nonprofits, including Carpenter's Shelter, the Latino Economic Development Center, the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers, the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County, Shelter House, and LearnServe International. Jim is from Long Island, New York and earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School and a BA from the University of Virginia.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESMalcolm Gladwell's book OutliersAnne Wallestad's article The Four Principles of Purpose-Driven LeadershipBoardSource Four Principles Conversation Starter GuidePhil Buchanan's episode #108 What is Giving Done Right?

In conversation with Paul Taylor and SOchat co-founders Amy Nettleton& Asif ChoudryTwitter: @PaulBromford

Lindsay Taylor, co-Founder & Director of Your Excellency Limited Virtual Academy shares inspirational learning for the EA, PA and Administrative Professional in her podcast featuring top guests and stars in the Administrative Professional community.This podcast is Episode 9, featuring Julianne Hill who is PA to the Executive Director of Development & Sales and the Director of External Affairs at bpha a Housing Association. bpha are committed to providing its customers with high-quality, value for money services whilst continuing to develop energy efficient, sustainable and affordable housing and Jules works out of their Bedford, UK office (albeit like everyone else at the moment she is working from home!). Julianne is also a Board Member and EA on a voluntary basis to the Chair of Women in Social Housing (WISH) London region which is a national networking association. Julianne is a recent graduate with Your Excellency Limited having studied with us for the last year and achieving the OfQual Regulated Qualification SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate in Office & Administration Management. Julianne will be continuing her studies with us and is a learner on the May cohort of our new 2021 Programme The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants.Time:0151 Introduction to Julianne (Jules) Hill using the initial letters of her name0536 Jules's feedback on OfQual Regulated Qualification SFJ Awards Level 4 Certificate in Office & Administration Management1154 Jules's learning journey 1422 Jules's career journey 1713 One thing Jules loves about this profession 1748 One thing Jules finds challenging in this profession 2045 3 people Jules would invite to a dinner party 2315 Jules's advice to those who are new to this profession or looking to join this professionResources/Weblinks www.bpha.co.uk https://www.wishgb.co.uk/ OfQual Level 4 Qualification The Mini MBA for Senior & Executive Assistants

Joy Johnson, Board Chair at Charlottesville Public Housing Association of Residents, and Former Charlottesville Mayor Dave Norris joined me live on The I Love CVille Show! The I Love CVille Show airs live before a worldwide audience Monday – Friday from 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm on The I Love CVille Network. The I Love CVille Show is powered by four generation strong Intrastate Inc., trusted limo company Camryn Limousine, the talented Dr. Scott Wagner of Scott Wagner Chiropractic and Sports Medicine, custom home builder John Kerber of Dominion Custom Homes and entrepreneur Patricia Boden Zeller's Animal Connection – All Natural Store for Healthy Pets.

In episode 36 we hear from Simon Kaffel. He is Director of Data & Analytics for Sovereign Housing Association. Simon's previously held data leadership roles at Arcadia, Sky, NatWest, O2 & Zurich Global Life Assurance. He's also won numerous awards along the way and learnt a thing or two about what enables or prevents successful data transformations. During our conversation we explore Simon's career journey, including digging into the reason for his numerous successes at Sky. We consider his experience of what leaders need to do to succeed with data transformation. We also get honest about when & why it doesn't always work. This includes the need to get real about the roles really needed in data today. Lots to chew on for those tasked with leading data transformation in their own organisation. We close off with advice for analysts and other leaders. Thanks Simon.

Bio: William Korsinah is a leader, Agile Coach, trainer, and consultant with sound commercial skills and business acumen. With experience gained from the Ministry of Defence (MOD), public and private sectors and exposure across strategy, portfolio, product and project lifecycle, from initiation to close, he has the ability to effectively promote organisational objectives to a range of audiences and inspire stakeholders. William is the Founder and Director of Lean Icon Technology and Training Ltd, an organisation with a presence in Ghana and the UK specialising in: Agile Project Management & Delivery Strategy & Business Planning, Effective Communication, Stakeholder Management Team Formation & Development CRM, Process Engineering Business reports and data Insight Training and Coaching. Website/ Contact/ Social Media: Email: william.korsinah@leanicontechnology.co.uk Website: www.leanicontechnology.co.uk LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/williamkorsinah/ Twitter: @william.korsinah   Books: The 1-Page Marketing Plan: Get New Customers, Make More Money and Stand Out From the Crowd by Allan Dib The 7 Habits of Highly-Effective People by Stephen R. Covey How to Have a Good Day: The Essential Toolkit for a Productive Day at Work and Beyond by Caroline Webb Leading Change by John P. Kotter Business Model Generation: A Handbook for Visionaries, Game Changers and Challengers by Alexander Osterwalder and Yves Pigneur   Resources Mentioned: Scaled Agile Framework (big picture) https://www.scaledagileframework.com/ Portfolio Canvas https://www.scaledagileframework.com/portfolio-vision/?_ga=2.28959996.1785629069.1618711092-789794333.1552987440 Business Model Canvas: https://www.strategyzer.com/canvas/business-model-canvas   Alexander Osterwalder episode: http://podcast.agileinnovationleaders.com/website/s1e003-alex-osterwalder-on-the-3-characteristics-of-invincible-companies-and-how-he-stays-grounded-as-a-leader   Interview Transcript: 00:00 Ula: 00:04 Hello and welcome to the Agile Innovation Leaders podcast. I'm Ula Ojiaku. On this podcast, I speak with world-class leaders and doers about themselves and a variety of topics spanning agile, lean innovation, business, leadership and much more – with actionable take-aways for you, the listener. My guest for this episode is William Korsinah. William is the Founder and Director of Lean Icon Technology and Training, an organisation with a presence in Ghana and the UK. He is an Agile Coach, Trainer and Consultant and his motto is ‘Never stop learning because life never stops teaching'. I enjoyed speaking with William about his background (including his time with the British Army). We also touched on a few agile frameworks and his view on value delivery using the Scaled Agile Framework. Without further ado ladies and gentlemen, my conversation with William Korsinah. Enjoy!!   Thank you very much for joining us, William Korsinah. Could you tell us a bit more about yourself? Who is William Korsinah? William: 01:15 Thank you, Ula, for inviting me. It's an absolute pleasure for me to be on air with you. Myself, I'm a training Agile Consultant, and a Coach who's been working with organizations for the last five years. Prior to that, I worked as a Product Director for a company based in Bristol, went on to work for One Housing as a Business Analyst and Consultant within an agile team. And I worked as a strategy analyst and I served in the army. All these experiences I bring to the table when I'm sharing on Agile and how organizations should take on change at different stages of their transformation lifecycle. Ula: 01:57 You told me you had been in the army. Can you tell us what made you to sign up in the first place, and what was your experience? William: 02:05 So, when I finished Uni in Ghana, I had two options: whether to join my dad in his shipping business, or to follow my friends who were having a good time in the army. And I think youthful exuberance led me to sign on to the British Army. I look back on it as a great experience, having this passage regiments in Colchester, and all those experiences helped drive the way I approach things today. So, the Army's been a good experience. I could have joined dad in his business but I think the army was the right choice at that point in time. Ula: 02:43 And how long did you stay in the army? William: 02:44 For four and a half years, I served for four and a half years. Yeah. Ula: 02:48 Wow! I did have thoughts about joining the military. Because in Nigeria, I did my first degree in Nigeria, and I graduated with a degree in Electronic Engineering. And there is a mandatory paramilitary training graduates are expected to go through in Nigeria - the National Youth Service Corps. I found out that on doing that, you know, the first few weeks of joining the Corps, you went through drills and early morning jogging and all those... I really quite enjoyed it and I thought maybe I should I join the army. But I think other things called... But how do you think that has helped to shape you into the Lean Agile professional, that you are now. William: 03:30 With the army, the experiences like you talked about: waking up in the morning, being disciplined following processes. Some people might consider that as too structured. Within the structure as well, it allows you to think out of the box. The military experience has given me a structure for some of the things I do and it gives me a wakeup call when I have to rethink about things and say okay, how would I do it differently? How would I do it in a very structured environment? How would I do it, if I didn't have limits? So, with those experiences, I'm able to bring in diverse ways of looking at things; from a civilian perspective to a military perspective - wearing those hats. So, the experience from the army has shaped my thinking and it also helps me stay more disciplined in my approach and follow things through. Ula: 04:23 You are a SAFe Program Consultant as well, and you teach a number of the SAFe courses. So, for the benefit of the audience SAFe, is an acronym for Scaled Agile Framework, which is one of the well-known and popularly implemented agile frameworks. Now, in terms of delivering value with the Scaled Agile Framework, what are your views on this and how are enterprises and organizations potentially in a position to benefit from this? William: 04:56 As we look at today's organizations and being able to deliver change that brings value not only to the organization, but to the customer, there are various tools, and there are various methodologies and there are various processes. Looking at all these and seeing which one best fits into our organization. Over the years most organizations have worked with waterfall or predictive approach to delivering projects. In delivering projects, you need to have a look at what's the best tool. You can't use a hammer to screw a nail into a wood; you need to use the hammer to hammer the nail into the wood. And when we look at the Scaled Agile Framework, for large scale organizations that are delivering change, with system engineers, and various roles involved, we need to reconsider what tool works best. There's Agile: Scrum, there's XP, there's Kanban, There's DSDM. All are great for small teams. Ula: 06:03 What is XP in full? What's DSDM - because there might be people listening who are new to these agile concepts, please? William: 07:15 XP is Extreme Programming. Extreme Programming are practices that software engineers or systems engineers use to bring in better quality into the process. There are some practices like pair programming, where two people sit together and review their work and make sure that they are bringing in the best quality into that particular work. There are also items like test first, where we continuously test throughout the process. And then some other areas like using user story mapping, pre planning, iterations. All these practices help bring better quality into the process. When you talk about DSDM, Dynamic Systems Development Methodology as an agile framework, it's now known as the Agile Business Consortium. And they also have a systematic approach to helping teams deliver value. You first look at the feasibility plan; when it comes to delivering the work, you're also looking at iterations, how you go through the step-by-step approach, to be able to deliver an outcome to your customer and being able to invite the customer at various stages to be a part of the review process. DSDM incorporates elements of iterative ways of working. This helps agile teams to deliver value to their customers or organizations. And I've touched on Kanban, Kanban is a way of working that existed in the 1950s and 60s used by Toyota Production System. And the word Kanban is a visualization board or signboard in Japanese. Teams use the Kanban board or the scrum board to help them visualize the flow of work. And it helps teams reduce multitasking, so that people can focus on a piece of work at one point in time. All these practices have been considered by the Scaled Agile Framework. And it's like, you look at all the practices and bring in the best into one framework for large teams. And that is the way organizations can use the Scaled Agile Framework to deliver value to the customer, the organization and to the board. Ula: 08:20 Before I interrupted, you were talking about using the right tool for the right work. So, could you explain how SAFe could be the right tool and in what context this would be the case? William: 08:35 Okay, so if you look at the Scaled Agile Framework, organizations that are delivering change would have… change which would affect software, they will have change which will just be people change. And they would have strategic change, and all other forms of change. The Scaled Agile Framework has got four configurations that allow organizations to rethink their initiatives and at the portfolio configuration, that is where all the strategic initiatives are held, so that teams can deliver value by first seeing it from a high level. And then you've got large scale for large teams who are building cyber physical systems. And then you've got the programme layer and a team layer. All these help teams to work together. It (i.e. the Scaled Agile Framework) being a tool, works best for teams that are bigger than, I would say more than 100. They need to reconsider what tool they are using. In using it for smaller teams of 10, there are elements of the Scaled Agile Framework that can be used for a small team of 10. But scaling it up, when you've got 100 to 200, Scaled Agile helps teams get the alignment and synchronization throughout the process and that's a key driver for predictability in teams to senior stakeholders. Hence, the SAFe framework is a better tool to be used when working with large teams. And some bits of it can be adjusted for small teams when delivering change. Ula: 10:13 That's interesting. Now you said based on the various configuration. So, at the team level, there are some schools of thought that it's not much different from Scrum as we know it, implemented with Kanban. What's your view on this? William: 10:30 At the team level, Scaled Agile uses Scrum. Scrum as a framework, I would say unless the Agile Coach has considered all the other frameworks and adopted Scrum properly, they would miss out on looking at a framework that brings synergy. When you take a look at the Scaled Agile Framework at a team level, the chart provides you with all the bits that are needed to make the team level work. If you are working on a particular piece of work, let's take it outside of Scaled Agile, let's take it outside of software. If you wanted to build a small piece of table you need to bring all the resources together. And when you bring all the resources together, at that particular point in time, you're able to select and pick which one is best. But if you are working against time, and you've not got all the resources together, you might delay or you might not accomplish it. The Scaled Agile Framework at a team level makes sure that you take a look at all the necessary frameworks that would make the team a successful team. Having teams alone, becoming high performing teams requires you to rethink about the entire process. Not only does it touch on culture, but bringing in the right tools or systems and making sure that teams believe in where they're going. And I in my view, see the Scaled Agile Framework as one that brings things to light, whether at the portfolio, programme and at the team level and the team will now feel a big part of what's happening. Not only would they feel like, “Oh, I'm a software engineer, or I'm a UX or business analyst, I'm doing this to help or to get my career up”. But all the practices within the team level brings everyone together to deliver value to the organization. Ula: 12:22 So, for the audience's benefit – because some people listening might not be that familiar with the Scaled Agile Framework, I will be putting a link to the diagram you were referring to in the show notes. William: 12:36 Yeah. Ula: 12:36 You mentioned that there's a portfolio level at the top and then at the bottom, (of) the configuration diagram, there's the team level. Now, there have been arguments that SAFe advocates for top-down approach in terms of implementing it and others arguing that a bottom up approach - implementing SAFe from a team level and then building up on an incremental basis would be better. What's your view? William: 13:04 So, this (is) one question that I've been looking at for the last few months and I've had a few people ask me. Quite recently, a friend was delivering a speech at a conference and someone said, “If we are not having the right purpose, it's because the leaders don't know where they're going and they've not set a clear vision, they've not set a clear value, and a clear mission.” So, when you approach change from a team level, and the senior stakeholders have not bought into it, it brings us back to the same point: Who's going to sign the budget? Who's going to approve the work that you're working on? Who's going to make sure that you don't get all the obstacles or impediments that are in your way removed? So, (implementing SAFe solely) from a team level (it) is great; the team will have to celebrate all the success. But from a portfolio, director or C-level - which I am highly in favor of - that we first trained our leaders to understand the framework and I've delivered such training and leaders have found it useful that, “if we had known this, we would have sung the same song with the teams and we would have known their pain points, and we would have helped them in the right direction.” So, having the right alignment with our purpose, with our mission; with our values requires the leaders buying into any framework. If we take SAFe out of the question, whatever we do within the organization, without a leadership buy-in being incorporated in our strategic initiative, that initiative would, in my words, fail. Though we can have the best intentions, if you don't have leadership buy-in and support, it's like going round in the maze, and not getting out. My view for those who are saying, “it should be from the team level” is, “yes, we want team buy-in but we want people with direction-setting responsibilities buy in earliest, so they can incorporate it in their agenda.” It won't be the team's agenda that drives value or drives the strategic benefits. It's the organization's agenda, working together with all other teams like marketing, finance, operations. When you get all of us working together, that delivers value to the organization. And I look at it from the Japanese word “Gemba” The Japanese word “Gemba” says go out to the workplace and see what's happening in the workplace. And the workplace is not just an agile team, or the team that's using Scrum. It consists of HR, consists of all other teams. And if we only say we are going use only Scrum in our team, what about HR? Could they also use their own framework? And leadership buy-in is very necessary. And I think it's the best approach for getting things done. What are your thoughts on it yourself? Ula: 15:54 So, I would agree with you. I would say that it's not a one-size-fits-all framework. So, some organizations might feel it doesn't work for them. SAFe lends itself to a top-down approach; getting the buy-in of leadership. As you rightly pointed out, without that alignment with strategy and the direction of the organization, the teams could well be wasting their efforts working on the wrong things, even if they're working well together. But that defeats the whole purpose of the organization's existence. With respect to delivering value then, from whose perspective should we define value and how can we go about making sure we are delivering value using the Scaled Agile Framework? William: 16:42 Okay. Deliver value within such large initiatives. First, we're looking at our vision, mission getting into alignment. Once we get an alignment, and we know who our customers are - we could have two groups of customers, our internal customers and our external customers, they need to see the value coming their way. And for us to be able to get to that end point of delivering value, our systems must work. And our systems must be able to help us with that consistency, and precision and reliability to deliver that value. In the Scaled Agile Framework, it also talks about value stream mapping. If you don't know your value stream, you don't know whom you're delivering the value to. So being able to knuckle down, reflect on who receives the value. Who should we be thinking about? Everyone sees the customer. Everyone talks about the customer. Richard Branson comes from talks about this from a different perspective. He says, “look after your staff, and then your staff will look after your customer.” And I think another quote also says the customer is the boss. So, whether we take the customer being an internal person or an external person, we want to know what value is to the customer. If we know what value is to that particular customer, that value must also align with our strategic direction, our systems, and how we intend to deliver it through our teams. A customer's value, which is far and above our organization, would always mean we feel (defer) to the customer. So, we need to be able to identify what our current value stream is? What type of value we are delivering to our customers? And sharing those particular values to the customer so that they know what our expectations are and we also know their expectations because (if we have) a customer with a high expectation, and we (come) with a medium expectation, we've missed the mark. Putting in place an alignment from vision, having the right systems and having the teams knowing our value stream - well, the end outcome should be to the customer (‘s benefit). That helps anyone to use the Scaled Agile Framework. Back to your question of teams driving change. We need teams at that layer to be able to know what system they are working in, how the system is aligned to our strategic team. And, as they knew the direction, they are able to also identify the value needed to be delivered to the customer. Ula: 19:22 Okay. You mentioned earlier on in our conversation that you'd done some work with some organizations. Could you give me an example of how you went about working with these organizations to define what the value was, and how you went about delivering it and how you recognized if and when the value had been delivered? William: 19:46 Okay, so Hodge Bank based in Cardiff on their Agile Transformation journey, and for them, why I throw them an example is, they started with a pilot of an agile team. They are now at the place where they've got 8 teams and they are looking at using the Scaled Agile Framework. And I like to give credit to, I'll say, the director of projects, who's done a very good work. And it's quite interesting, but (they) took a step-by-step approach in saying, “we need to deliver value but how should this value be connected in our ways of working?” And for them, I talked about using the Balanced Business Scorecard as a strategic tool to help us identify our value. The Balanced Business Scorecard as a strategic tool has got areas of the mission, vision, talks about the strategy. As part of the strategy, we've got objectives; we need to set clear objectives. When we set clear objectives, we are able to identify whom our customers are. With our objectives, we can identify critical success factors, key performance indicators, and initiatives that helps us deliver value. SAFe has brought in the portfolio canvas. Portfolio canvas does the same thing of identifying our current organizational system, how various things fit in to help us deliver value and it's similar to the Business Model Canvas used by most organizations and when you use such a tool, it can help you identify value. Using the Balanced Business Scorecard at Hodge Bank has helped the team look at their… relook at their strategy, put things in place that will help them deliver value to the customer. Yeah. Ula: 21:42 Okay. Now as you mentioned the Business Model Canvas that was developed by Alexander Osterwalder, and it's quite popular in the Lean Startup circles. In terms of your experience with Hodge Bank, what would you say you learned from the whole engagement? What are the key learnings for you? William: 22:03 One of the key learnings for me was: change, it's not overnight. Secondly, building the teams requires time and training. Thirdly, having a clear alignment with where the organization is going, and bringing all the other executives on board. I've had to train a few members of the teams and training them gives me the opportunity to listen to what's happening in their organization. And Justin, who's the Director of Strategy takes a very focused look at how he could create an environment that makes the teams become high performing teams. And I think those learnings I've reflected on and have been part of some of the things I teach other teams to be able to adopt the frameworks they are working on. Ula: 22:58 Hmmm – interesting! So, for, say, a listener who is part of an organization that's currently considering the option of starting an agile transformation, how should they start? What would be their first few steps? William: 23:15 So, for organizations who are going through the point where they see it as a need to move from where they are, to where they want to be, is first to carry out the gap analysis of “who we are (and) what's our current state?” Or, “what's our current state and where do we really want to be?” and then build a roadmap of steps that will get you there. When using the Scaled Agile Framework it's quite interesting how the Scaled Agile Framework has also talked about adopting change at the various stages to where you get your first planning event. It talks about having a clear vision, once you have that clear vision, you train your consultants, you train your leaders, and then you train the various teams and members of the teams to have that single voice. If everyone can sing the same song or say the same words, and we all can understand ourselves, then we are able to take the next steps to help us deliver the necessary change. First, identify where you want to go. Secondly, train all the team members. Thirdly, bring the leaders on board as early as possible. Without they (the leaders) supporting and helping you drive that change, that will be another project that's failed. And at the Project Management Institute where I was Director of Communication, we've seen, we've carried out lots of surveys and seen over and over again, why projects fail. Projects fail for many reasons. It's not the adoption of a tool or process. It's the fact that one, leaders have not been brought in, there is not a clear roadmap. There's not a strong vision that brings people to that particular roadmap and aligns all the teams to believe in that change. And without having that clear vision, purpose, to bring people on board, such change initiatives do not last and do not bring value to the organization. Ula: 25:23 That's great. So basically, it's more about having a vision and clear direction of where they want to get to and what the milestones would be to your ideal state. William: 25:35 If you don't have a clear direction, anywhere could be your destination. And that's very important. You have a clear direction. It needs a roadmap for it to be a success. Ula: 25:47 Given your varied background, how did you get into this Lean-Agile area (of work)? William: 25:54 Going into this area, having studied Psychology and Philosophy, been into the army, there are other things I said I want to be when I grew up. I want to be a Trainer or want to be a Coach. Over the years, my experiences has formed all those thoughts. Now, I'll say, it's been credit to the mates whom I've come across during my journeys, and the coaches who I've worked with, through the journey, and being able to learn from their experiences on what's happening, and where career-wise things are going, that helped me re-adapt my roadmap at various stages. So, having that clear roadmap, adapting it, being flexible to changes and to getting into effect, left the army, was lucky enough to get a role into the Housing Association -  after being a salesman and taking a few other roles, I got into a Housing Association. Luckily, I was made a team leader. And during that roadmap, I've always wanted to go into change. So, an opportunity came and I went to work with a transformation team. Working with the transformation team, and having my roadmap made me identify the key things I wanted to do. Then I was also into public speaking, the president of a club, helping form a club. So, the training aspect came out of the public speaking and working in transformation and change, seeing lean, agile, seeing the way people are doing things, and how things could be improved - those are the things that led me to coming back to look at my vision of helping people go through better change. And I think all this, there's a lot of things that have shaped me in getting to this point, not just one activity or… Not climbing the ladder - sometimes I've fallen off the ladder. Ula: 27:54 Haven't we all… William: 27:57 Yeah, yeah. So, it's been a result of many events, that shaped my learnings into becoming a Consultant and an Agile Coach today. Ula: 28:09 That's interesting. So, you are the Director and Co-Founder of Lean Icon Technology UK and Ghana, and some of the things you've described, you also offer those services as well as public trainings to individuals and organizations, right? William: 28:27 Yes. Ula: 28:28 Now what's your typical workday like? William: 28:31 Typical workday is… interesting, because it starts as early as it can. And it could finish very late, after put my son to bed, (I'd) still be working till the morning and wake up either early or late to continue. That is a typical wake day in the office. If I'm not in the office, I'm either on a client site, and that's also either delivering training or supporting a team. So, it's such a varied day, and I always say it's interesting, and even though I have a a Kanban board I always look at, sometimes I come back and I've missed certain activities. And this is the life of a business owner or an entrepreneur. You don't know how you put the puzzle together, but things work together to make things a success. Ula: 29:18 Well for me, in addition to having a Kanban, you know - what's the backlog of items, what's in progress, what's been done - using the 80/20 rule, you know, the Pareto principle, focusing on the 20% of those activities that would give you typically 80% of your results. And I'm actually currently listening to an audio book, The One-Page Marketing Plan which gave me a new concept. So, taking the 80/20, out of that 20(%), there will also be a 20%, that will give you another, you know, kind of so if you take 20% of that 20%, that's 4%, that will give you the 64% outcome. So, (it's) more of narrowing down and focusing on the activities that give you the most desired outcomes, if that makes sense? William: 30:04 It does. Ula: 30:05 Part of the puzzle now is, how to know which ones, especially for entrepreneurs and business owners like us, you know, it's almost like there is a part of it, that's trial and error, as well as following a structured framework. How have you gone about trying to identify which parts of your daily activities are most worthwhile or are of higher priority than others? William: 30:33 What you've said, is something that I've seen in many (books): The (7) Habits of Highly Successful People; How To Have An Effective Day; Driving Change… And for myself, I look at activities and tell myself, “look, you've got all this to do.” And I tried to write them before I go to bed. So, I have a clear and sound sleep. And when I write them, before I go to bed, I come out and say, “look, I'm not going to touch a few things now, I'm going to touch a few things later.” Once I touch the things that are very relevant to me, which are considered to be the 20, then I can also focus on the 80 of what I need to do. In looking at some (tasks), you just know that you have to delegate - some of them are out of your remit. And one that is always out of my remit – and it really gets to me that I'm unable to do that - is being able to design and create beautiful poster diagrams, and I have to outsource this and pay for it, which sometimes eats into the entrepreneur's budget. So, there are things that you really want to do to help the business grow, and there are things that you also have to outsource. Writing my agenda before going to bed, and identifying things that I have to outsource helps me work around the busy schedule. And not everything you can do, not everything you can put into the 20, somethings you could put into the 20, but are out of your remit. That's been one of the few things I also find challenging - delegating, or trying something new, because they say if you never tried, you don't succeed. But if you try as well, and it's not the best outcome, you're not meeting your customer's needs. I think is always a balancing act, getting to that point. Yeah. And the 80/20 definitely works if you can identify your highest priorities, work on those first, and then look at the others later. Ula: 32:35 That's great. I smiled when you mentioned creating attractive posters and all that. I'll give you a simple tip. If you want to have a go at creating posters and all, there's this tool called Canva. William: 32:49 I'm using Canva. Ula: 32:50 Oh, you are! Okay. You are already ahead of the game. Yeah, it's made things a bit easier. But then there are times when you need to just call in the professionals. So, for the designers out there, we're not trying to take your job away or anything. We're saying there's still a need for you. Great, it's been wonderful speaking with you, William. So, before we sign out and I have learned a whole lot really speaking with you. It's worth mentioning that you're the one who trained me, when I took the Leading SAFe course. And of course, I wouldn't have been inviting you to the podcast if not that you really made a great impression on me. You were knowledgeable, you were clear in the way you really handled the class and answered our questions. So, thanks for that. But before we sign out, how can they (the audience) get in touch with you? William: 33:38 I think first, they are listening to my voice …they should always should reach out to Ula… …at Mezahab Group and I'm on LinkedIn, I'm on Twitter, and I'm on Facebook at William Korsinah… Ula: 33:52 Okay William: 33:52 … and on other platforms. I know Ula will be adding it to the podcast as something for people to look at. Ula: 34:01 Yes, I will. William: 34:02 I will definitely welcome any questions that anyone would like to post or send my way. Thank you Ula for inviting me, though. Ula: 34:11 No problem at all. Thank you so much, William. And I hope you have a good rest of your day. And thanks once more. William: 45:28 Same to you. Ula: 34:20 That's all we have for now. Thanks for listening. If like this show, do subscribe at www.agileinnovationleaders.com. That's agileinnovationleaders.com or your favourite podcast provider. Also share with friends and do leave a review on iTunes – this would help others find this show. I'd also love to hear from you so please drop me an email at ula@agileinnovationleaders.com . Take care and God bless!

Does your retirement planning account for caregiving? Will you be a caregiver? Who will be your caregivers? We talk with expert Joy Loverde about what you should include in your retirement planning. Joy joins us from Chicago. _________________________ Bio Joy Loverde has a reputation for being a path carver and visionary. Joy is the author of the Who Will Take Care Of Me When I’m Old? and the best-seller, The Complete Eldercare Planner. The American Medical Association says, “It’s the best book we’ve seen.” With over 30 years experience as a media spokesperson, Joy's appearances include the TODAY Show, Good Morning America, CBS Early Show, ABC News, Fox News, National Public Radio, SiriusXM, and others. During her career, she has been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, TIME, Money, New York Times, U.S. News & World Report, Reuters, Reader’s Digest, Family Circle, Psychology Today, Good Housekeeping, among others. USA TODAY ran a four-part series on Joy’s eldercare programs. Joy specializes in keynotes for family members and professionals including employers, women's groups, centers for healthy aging, associations, law firms, financial institutions, alumni associations, senior housing, health care providers, and retreat centers and others. A seasoned on-camera professional, product endorsements include GoodFeet, Estate Inventory Services, Age Without Borders, Energizer Battery Company, Boomer Living, American Senior's Housing Association, and a host of other products and services. With a focus on the mature-market population, Joy serves as a marketing and media consultant to senior housing, HR professionals, attorneys, financial planners, clergy, and other members of the fast-growing eldercare industry. Joy’s work has taken her to every corner of the world where she has personally interacted with thousands of family members and professionals in the field of aging. She also loves connecting with you on social media. Wife, mom, grandmother, Cubs fan, Joy was caregiver to her parents, is married to family-law attorney, David V. Schultz, is grandmother of 10, and resides in Chicago. __________________________ Wise Quotes On Thinking Like a Strategist "Well, first of all, people don't know what thinking like a strategist is. So what I like to do is just break open that can of worms by saying critical thinking is really the practice of changing your perspective.  If you just continue to think the way you always have, it might just keep you in that little box and nothing will really change in your life. So the idea about thinking critically just breaks that wide open. So here's how I do it. I talk to people who are very different than me, different cultures, different careers. And I ask them questions that scare me because they will have a whole different idea about things that might pertain to aging. That is quite scary. So I talk to people who are different. I also talk to people who are young and people who are old. And one of my favorite advisors is my eight-year-old granddaughter. And I ask her this question all the time. I say, what would you do if you were me? So that is what I mean by thinking strategically." On Caregiving "If you're going to be a caregiver, the number one rule is to get a financial planner for yourself because the expenses of being a caregiver can be quite emotional. So if we find out that mom or dad is running out of money, most caregivers, because they're so loving and wonderful, start to dip into their own pockets and they start shelling out money and really jeopardizing their own retirement. So the number one thing that people need to do, if they anticipate being a caregiver, is to get a financial planner. Find out how much money you have, find out what your parents have or the person you're caring for. And then go from there, do not go into this blindly when it comes to financial planning. As far as I'm concerned,

Single people can be in a precarious vulnerable state very quickly - Solo Housing CEO Carolyn Howell leads a Housing Association team that works in partnership with landlords, other housing associations, charities and government agencies to provide solutions for Suffolk and Norfolk regions using a mixture of models, active best endeavours and good organisation plus a community based focus with values of care to help an often over looked group in society. You can find out more at www.solohousing.org You can contact Will via linktr.ee/WillMallard --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/my-property-world/message

Does Sustainability start at home?  Guests: Bob Barr and Zoe CohenWelcome to a brand new season of The Change Troubleshooter.  This 2nd season of the podcast focuses on Sustainability. Something we all need to focus on a lot more!We kick off the season with this episode, Does Sustainability Start at Home?  Nina is joined by, Zoe Cohen and Bob Barr.Zoe Cohen, Director of Shine Coaching and Consultancy, is a highly experienced Master Coach who has worked with senior leaders and their teams across every sector in the economy. Zoe has run her successful coaching practice for over a decade. Zoe has been passionate about sustainability all her life; in 2014 she co-founded and was the volunteer Chair of a community energy company for three years. Zoe is a Carbon Literate coach and her work is expanding into the human, behavioural and psychological aspects of climate change awareness and action. Zoe is also an active member of Extinction Rebellion and dedicates a significant proportion of her time to activism.Bob Barr is a Lymm Parish Councillor and Opposition Leader on Warrington Borough Council. He also chairs Lymm Community Energy  . By profession Bob is an urban and social geographer specialising in geographic data science and open data. He worked at Manchester University for 30 years, is currently a Visiting Professor at Liverpool University and founded the university spin-out, Manchester Geomatics. He was a member of the Cabinet Office Open Data Group, the Advisory Panel on Public Sector Information and the Social Exclusion Unit’s ‘Better Information’ policy action team. Bob has a lifelong interest in sustainability issues. As a Board Member of Helena Housing, a major regional Housing Association, he championed sustainability on the Board and became Chairman of Caribou, a not-for-profit sustainable warmth and flood resilience company.  Nina uses her home village of Lymm as a case study on how sustainable the place where she lives actually is. Both Zoe and Bob have been commited to a number of local initiatives over the years, but is that enough to make Lymm a sustainable village?This episode is also avaialable as a video here

To view the full transcript for this episode please click here.Featuring: Shamela Khatun - Coach, Stonewater's South Asian Women's RefugeAlison Inman - Former President of the CIH founder of the Make a Stand campaignValerie Wise - National Domestic Abuse Lead, Victim Support Sian Rios - Specialist Project Coordinator, Stonewater's dedicted LGBTQ+ provision ‘Safe Space'For more information about Stonewater's domestic abuse service please refer to the Stonewater website.

We invite Carlos H onto the show to talk about his experiences with drug policy, advocacy, and activism in the Baltimore recovery community. Carlos has been deeply involved in policy work since he first found recovery. He has been involved in many organizations in Maryland, in different ways trying to improve the recovery scene to help save lives. Today we focus on the struggles with recovery housing, how grant funding seems to end up in the hands of for-profit treatment centers instead of non-profit community organizations, and how policy has failed to solve the problems in minority communities. Carlos also explores what it will take for change to happen in communities of color. Listen in as we celebrate all the work Carlos has done for the recovery community with Maryland Recovery Organization Connecting Communities, Light Street Housing Corporation, Citizens Planning and Housing Association, Maryland Chapter of National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Baltimore Substance Abuse Systems, Maryland’s State Drug and Alcohol Council, and is currently working at Dee's Place. Join the conversation by leaving a message, emailing us at RecoverySortOf@gmail.com, or find us on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram, or find us on our website at www.recoverysortof.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/recoverysortof/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/recoverysortof/support

We hear from folks in Halifax who protested about homelessness and then we speak with Jim Graham from Affordable Housing Association of NS, and on the phone-in: automotive repair with Doug Bethune.

Medford Housing Association 12/17/2020

Today Matt interviews David Schless, the President of the American Seniors Housing Association, to discuss the impact of COVID on seniors housing and his thoughts on the future of this business post-pandemic. The first hot spot for COVID in the US was at a nursing home in Washington State; the seniors housing industry has been at the forefront in responding to the crisis for its vulnerable residents and its workers on the front lines. David discusses the tremendous response of the industry and the future of the seniors housing business, for which the demographic trends continue to suggest significant growth and opportunity.David has served as ASHA's President since its creation by the National Multifamily Housing Council (NMHC) in 1991. With over 30 years of industry experience, David has an extensive understanding of seniors housing research, policy and regulatory issues, and an intimate knowledge of the seniors housing business. He is currently involved with the Alzheimer's Association Brain Ball Committee, the Cornell Institute for Healthy Futures, the Granger Cobb Institute for Senior Living at Washington State University and serves on the editorial board of the Seniors Housing & Care Journal. David has been honored as a Distinguished Alumnus by both the University of Connecticut and the University of North Texas for his work on behalf of seniors.David holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Center for Aging and Human Development at the University of Connecticut, and a Master of Science degree from the Department of Applied Gerontology/Center for Studies in Aging at the University of North Texas.

Matt interviews David Schless, the President of the American Seniors Housing Association, to discuss the impact of COVID on seniors housing and his thoughts on the future of this business post-pandemic. David discusses the tremendous response of the industry and the future of the seniors housing business, for which the demographic trends continue to suggest significant growth and opportunity.

Flat owners told their homes could be unsellable for up to 10 years with unsafe cladding. Following the Grenfell Tower fire disaster, hundreds of thousands of buildings were deemed to be unsafe due to the outside wall cladding. In 2019, the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) brought out the EWS 1 form as a way of grading the safety of tower blocks with cladding. The grading certificate was intended for buildings over 18 metres tall with cladding, but this year Government regulations changed. Mortgage lenders now require the form for shorter buildings as well. It is estimated that 300,000 buildings that might require an EWS1. However, there are only 300 inspectors able to carry out the in-depth surveys, creating a huge backlog. RICS charge at least £40,000 per building for the EWS1, which seems extortionate. Another issue is that only the freeholder can apply and some have refused, even though the cost will be passed on to leaseholder, because the say it's not a legal requirement. Peabody, a Housing Association based in London have written to residents telling them that they think it will be 10 years before they can get all of their buildings compliant. Sebastian O'Kelly is the chief executive of Leasehold Knowledge charity - which supports leaseholders told LBC News that flats are “largely unsellable now, because mortgage lenders want to know that they are safe, and more sites can't demonstrate that they are safe.” "So you've got 900,000 to one million people living in blocks of flats that are higher than 18 metres which are affected by the cladding crisis." Even if the cladding has been removed, the flats are un-mortgageable without the EWS1. Leaseholders have also been saddled with enormous bills running into tens of thousands of pounds to carry out work, as well as paying monthly costs to employ people to ‘watch’ the building. Buying a leasehold property is fraught with difficulty and you should buy freehold property if you can. Other articles available at Money Tips Podcast - www.moneytipsdaily.com Millions of people face a bleak future post-Coronavirus lockdown, as businesses disappear and the job furlough scheme eventually comes to an end. However, life doesn’t have to end because of lockdown! You can join thousands of ordinary people who have increased their income and added streams of new income during this period. Are you ready to adapt to the new economic model? As lockdown restrictions around the world are being eased, the economic model has subtly changed forever. How will you adapt to this new way of working and running a business, what obstacles and opportunities lies ahead? Will you be a participant or spectator in this revolution? By Charles Kelly, Property Investor, Author of Yes, Money Can Buy You Happiness and creator of Money Tips Podcast. There are more examples and practical steps to getting rich and being happy in my book, Yes, money can buy happiness, I cover the 3 R’s of Money Management, the Money B.E.L.I.E.F System and much more. Check it out on Amazon http://bit.ly/2MoneyBook. If you’d like further information on how to survive the crisis and even quit the rat race, email me at Charles@CharlesKelly.netor send me a message through Facebook or my Money Tips Daily community. See more articles at www.moneytipsdaily.com

Morenike Ajayi joins me in the guest chair today to discuss how to own and thrive in your career, how to be audacious and push for the career of your dream and not take no for an answer . She shares so many relatable stories. I've been following Morenike the founder of CareerNuggets for a while now and I'm in awe of what she has achieved in her job and what she has done to advance career growth amongst the BAME (Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic)community in England. . Morenike is a successful senior finance executive for a Housing Association. Morenike has taken on several roles notably with Transport for London, PricewaterhouseCooper and the Local Authority sector. Founder of the Career Nuggets, author of a number of books including CAREER NUGGETS: UNDENIABLE SECRETS FOR CAREER SUCCESS. Recipient of numerous awards including . .WINNER: The National Diversity Awards 2017 – Role model for Race, Religion & Faith . Award: Top 100. Rising Stars Awards -We are the city . WINNER: The Precious Awards 2017 – Outstanding Woman in Banking & Finance. In this episode , you will learn How Morenike conquered her inhibitions and self-consciousness to go for her dream role The keys to getting the job you want. How to make a career change the right way and so much more. Promises to be very informative. Enjoy. . To contact Morenike , please check her instagram page https://www.instagram.com/careernugget . Looking to advance in your career, join the career nuggets mentorship program https://www.careernuggets.tv/mentor-program/ . Also head over to the career nuggets website for loads more information https://www.careernuggets.tv/ ........................................................................... Did you like this episode , please don't forget to Subscribe, rate and leave a review on apple podcast. Thank you . Follow me on instagram. https://www.instagram.com/247girlboss and https://www.instagram.com/247girlbosspodcast and on all other social media platforms. . Ready to take on the challenge? Take the first steps to creating a career blueprint in 5days. Sign up for the Careers-by-design-a-beginners-guide . Be the first to know when new episodes are released and to get great discount on products and services features on the podcast. Join the mailing list and receive our regular 247Girlboss -Newsletter Thanks for listening , please don't forget to subscribe! . Thanks for listening , please don't forget to subscribe!

David Schless President of ASHA on the horizon of change in senior housing.Host Bobby GuyMusic by Banks & Guy. Listen on Apple Music or SpotifyFor more information about the 10 Min. HealthBizCast podcast, visit https://www.healthbizcast.net/

035: Vital Resources from BoardSource (Jim Taylor)SUMMARYHow can a nonprofit leader take advantage of the resources BoardSource has to offer, especially in a time of uncertainty and strategic challenge? The answers come from Jim Taylor, who not only highlights the tools available from BoardSource for nonprofit leaders everywhere, but also leans on his personal and professional experience to add even greater value for listeners of this episode of the Path. A pandemic certainly highlights vulnerabilities within the nonprofit sector, and Jim thoughtfully discusses existing issues for nonprofit boards as they consider their commitment to equity. We also discussed the dueling challenges facing many nonprofit CEO’s, who struggle with either a dis-engaged board OR one that is micromanaging them. What can staff leaders do to help board members better engage? What can board members do to be more effective? How does BoardSource help both sides? We tackle these questions and much more.ABOUT JIMAs Vice President of Leadership Initiatives, Jim focuses on leading BoardSource’s efforts to position nonprofit boards for stronger leadership on diversity, inclusion, and equity. This includes leading the organization’s work to spark and support understanding, action, and change at the board level on these issues; serving as an external representative, speaker, and writer; developing new resources and programming; and partnering with peer organizations around the country. Prior to joining BoardSource, Jim served as the Vice President of Multicultural Leadership at AARP, the Director of Community Relations and Director of Community Development at Capital One, Director of Product Innovation at Fannie Mae, and Corporate Relations Program Officer at the Fairfax County Office of Public Private Partnerships. Jim has served on boards of directors and advisory boards of multiple nonprofits, including Carpenter’s Shelter, the Latino Economic Development Center, the Housing Association of Nonprofit Developers, the Affordable Housing Conference of Montgomery County, Shelter House, and LearnServe International. Jim is from Long Island, New York and earned an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School and a BA from the University of Virginia.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESJim’s article What Board Commitment to Equity Looks Like in This MomentBoardSource’s special Resource Guide on COVID-19Michael Watkins’ book The First 90 Days

In this week's episode, we have the author of Maintenance Man to Millionaire: Real Estate Wealth Creation for Everyday People, Glenn Gonzales, as he talks about how he got started and how he took advantage of the opportunities available to him. In this interview, we'll learn that there's no work too big or too small as long as you do good in whatever you do and when opportunities come your way, don't be afraid to take risks. Our guest speaker, Glenn Gonzales, is currently the CEO of Obsidian Capital Company. He has 25 years of experience in the multifamily real estate industry. He has overseen the operations of over 7,000 units across 38 properties in five states. Has a proven track record of profitable multifamily, commercial and residential real estate investments. He served as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the Washington Multi-family Housing Association and was elected as President of the association in 2006. From 1994 to 1998, Glenn was a board member for the Utah Apartment Association. He also served a two-year term as the Chairman of the Public Relations Committee and a one year term as the Secretary-Treasurer for the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM). Since 1994, Glenn has also been an instructor for the Apartment Associations in local markets. Prior to his position as President and partner at PPA Real Estate Management, Glenn spent many years working in multi-family and commercial property management with companies such as Equity Residential, Evergreen Management Group, Glacier Management and gained a great deal of experience at Pacific Property Company, a value-add investment firm. He is also a licensed real estate broker in multiple states and Certified Property Manager from IREM. Glenn sold most of the assets owned by NAPA Ventures and only has 2 remaining with his old business partner. Glenn's book "Maintenance Man to Millionaire: Real Estate Wealth Creation for Everyday People" is available on Amazon ( Kindle and Paperback) To contact Glenn, you may send him an email at glenn@obsidiancapitalco.com -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To check on my latest podcast, please subscribe to Starkey Multifamily Podcast To connect with me, you may reach me on Reed@StarkeyCapital.com To know about our events and meetups, please join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/StarkeyMultifamily --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/reed-starkey/support

Jacob Gehl runs Blueprint which is an advisory firm exclusively focused on seniors housing and healthcare real estate. Listen along as we discuss business... and even the highs and lows of running a business.

Featuring David Blower – Corporate Services Director, Dean Ballard – Head of Customer Insight and Clare Bray – Development Manager at Stonewater. https://www.stonewater.org/about-us/our-vision/

On this week's episode of "Open House with Team Reba", Reba and Eric welcome one of their favorite guests, Sean Martin - Executive Director of the Rental Housing Association of Washington. They talk about important topics impacting both investors and tenants, housing rights, affordable housing, new laws, and much more. First up is Eric's mortgage update. Rates are holding relatively steady. There are signs the economy is going better than we thought, with the builder confidence index at its best in 20 years. That can sometimes make interest rates go up, but we aren't seeing that yet. 30 year conventional fixed-rate is at 3.79%, 15 year conventional fixed at 3.44%, and FHA & VA at 3.41%. Listen in for the full update and details on refinancing. A lot of people think this time of year is relatively slow for real estate, but that's actually not the case. December is great for people who finally have a little extra time off to make some changes in housing. So if you're thinking of listing, you don't have to wait for the summer/spring markets, now is still a great time to sell!

It's happening on Saturday December 21st in aid of Tinteáin Housing Association. Buskaid is a busking collaborative in the City that culminates in a huge sing-song at 5pm in John Roberts Square.

Jean Jarvis MBE is the managing director of Fuse Enterprise CIC, part of Wrekin Housing Group, a £70m-turnover organisation using its spending power to buy social, embedding social value into every decision, and using champions to spread the social enterprise message.Fuse has a cleaning, grounds maintenance and environmental services division which has grown from 1 to 13 staff, and launched and manages the Northfield Centre, a Social Enterprise Hub including a women's refuge, GP surgery and pharmacy in Staffordshire.Jean also leads on social investment in the Wrekin Housing Group. When Fuse originally became part of Wrekin in 2013 few people knew about social enterprise, but now the group recognises itself as a social enterprise.In this episode Jean covers Wrekin's journey embracing (and becoming a) social enterprise and delivering social value. She talks about:Her excitement over Wrekin's transition into a social enterprise.How Jean built support for the social investment strategy.Social value is now embedded into decisions made throughout Wrekin.Measuring a range of social value metrics to be reported at every board meeting.Recognising the need to buy local as well as social.Building capacity in the social enterprise sector and building an environment of social awareness.How Wrekin's 35+ social enterprise champions were recruited and educated, spread the word and build enthusiasm for social enterprise.They also promote replication and a culture of change.Why Jean believes all businesses should be social enterprises – and other housing associations should follow Wrekin's examples.Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review or rating! And if you are interested in being interviewed and are from an existing social enterprise creating a proven impact, please contact presenter Heidi Fisher at Make An Impact CIC.

Julie Haywood is director of community investment for WHG, a "profit for purpose" housing association in Walsall.Her role is focused on people: happier people have better lives, she says.In this episode Julie describes WHG's investment into communities and how it creates opportunities for people.Housing associations are anchor organisations, says Julie, and although commercial they should make profit for a purpose, to build and invest in stronger communities.Social value includes digital and financial inclusion, money management, helping people to move into the job market and other and wraparound support. It helps tenants pay their rent and stay in their homes.Julie also covers:Cross subsidy to build more homes.WHG's buying power means it plays a big role in community transformation.The biggest barriers to achieving effective social value.WHG's community investment strategy.Supporting local businesses to become part of the WHG supply chain.Social value is part of WHG's overall corporate plan with clear KPIs (Key Performance Indicators).WHG's plans for the future when it comes to social value.Enjoyed the podcast? Please leave a review or rating! And if you are interested in being interviewed and are from an existing social enterprise creating a proven impact, please contact presenter Heidi Fisher at Make An Impact CIC.

In this episode Gerard is joined by group chief executive of housing association inCommunities, Geraldine Howley OBE, who has headed the organisation since its inception in 2003. A key influential figure across the housing sector both in her local patch of Bradford and West Yorkshire and nationally, Geraldine gives us an insight into the complexity of setting up a housing association from scratch, moving to a 30-year strategic plan, getting the right balance of housing stock, both old and new, for any given area and crucially how a housing association can work in partnership with housing developers to form a complementary, rather than competitive, relationship.

In our last interview in this month's focus on regenerative communities, I had the pleasure of speaking with Alan O'Hashi, Alan is a newspaper journalist turned documentary filmmaker and screenwriter who works with groups and organizations to help them tell their stories and is also organizing an intentional creative community in Cheyenne, Wyoming. For the focus of this interview Alan speaks from his experience as a board member of the US Co-Housing Association and his time living in Silver Sage Village, a co-housing retirement community in Boulder, CO. In this interview Alan defines co-housing communities and their myriad configurations across the country. We explore the benefits that co-housing can bring to your lifestyle regardless of how you live, as well as the challenges that it could present for people more accustomed to living alone or who are used being independent and disconnected from their communities. We also discuss where the co-housing movement is headed and how it's growing quickly as people, especially in the United States, aspire to become more connected and reliant on their local areas. If you live in a co-housing community, are considering moving to one, or have left one because of the challenges involved, I would love to hear from you in the comments, or directly through info@abundantedge.com. Now that I'm actively searching for a new home and community to invest in, co-housing is something I'm looking into closely and would love to hear about your personal experience. I'll turn things over now to Alan. Resources: US Co-Housing Association Silver Sage Village

PREMIER NOTLEY In our week of leaders, we’ll be joined today by Premier Rachel Notely. OPIOIDS AND THE PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT What do the provincial governments need to be doing to address opioid addiction and overdoses in Canada? We'll chat with Donald MacPherson of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition. NEW HORIZONS MALL HAS NEW ANCHOR TENANT A new market has announced its tenancy at the New Horizons Mall. SENIOR CARE In our continuing topical coverage of election issues, today we'll be chatting with the Alberta Seniors Communities and Housing Association. FAIRBANKS TO CALGARY Filipe Masetti has ridden horseback in North and South America from North to South, now he's planning Fairbanks Alaska to Calgary to complete the trip.

President Higgins hosted a reception for staff and residents of Clúid Housing Association. See https://president.ie/en/diary/details/president-receives-staff-and-residents-of-cluid-housing

On this episode, 'Open House" was joined by Sean Martin, Executive Director of the Rental Housing Association of Washington. He updated us on Seattle's Rental Laws, tenants rights, landlord rights, and Seattle issues.

Irene Martin-Lindsay of the Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association on a new approach to dealing with seniors in the province.

Irene Martin-Lindsay, executive director of Alberta Seniors Communities & Housing Association, speaks about some of the challenges seniors face.

Welcome to Episode 94 of the Mobile Home Park Investors podcast, hosted by Jefferson Lilly and Brad Johnson, with the Park Street Partners. Today’s guest is DJ Pendleton, the Executive Director of the Texas Manufactured Housing Association. DJ discuss the behind-the-scenes of what goes into lobbying for the manufactured housing industry in Texas and what kinds of things the Association pushes for in the legislature.   Key Takeaways: [3:15] What did DJ do prior to getting into the mobile home park industry? [6:10] What is the main mission or objective of the Texas Manufactured Housing Association? [9:05] The Texas MHA has both annual and quarterly meetings with the members. [10:45] What kind of data does the Texas MHA collect among its members? [12:45] How does DJ prioritize what to lobby against? [18:15] In what areas is Texas leading the charge in legislature compared to other states? [22:15] What kind of legislature wins has Texas had over the years? [29:30] DJ discusses how the Texas MHA was able to get rid of over a million tax liens on mobile homes. [37:25] What are some of the Texas MHA goals for this year? [41:05] If a septic field fails, you can not rebuild it in Texas if it’s within 50 ft of a property line. Is this true? [44:15] What happens to the victims of the hurricane disaster who were living in mobile homes? Will they be able to move back into their homes?   Mentioned in This Episode: Park Street Partners Investment Opportunities Park Street Partners Business Resources LinkedIn: Mobile Home Park Investors Group Send deals to Deals@parkstreetpartners.com Texasmha.com Email DJ: dpendleton@texasmha.com  

Welcome to Episode 94 of the Mobile Home Park Investors podcast, hosted by Jefferson Lilly and Brad Johnson, with the Park Street Partners. Today’s guest is DJ Pendleton, the Executive Director of the Texas Manufactured Housing Association. DJ discuss the behind-the-scenes of what goes into lobbying for the manufactured housing industry in Texas and what kinds of things the Association pushes for in the legislature.   Key Takeaways: [3:15] What did DJ do prior to getting into the mobile home park industry? [6:10] What is the main mission or objective of the Texas Manufactured Housing Association? [9:05] The Texas MHA has both annual and quarterly meetings with the members. [10:45] What kind of data does the Texas MHA collect among its members? [12:45] How does DJ prioritize what to lobby against? [18:15] In what areas is Texas leading the charge in legislature compared to other states? [22:15] What kind of legislature wins has Texas had over the years? [29:30] DJ discusses how the Texas MHA was able to get rid of over a million tax liens on mobile homes. [37:25] What are some of the Texas MHA goals for this year? [41:05] If a septic field fails, you can not rebuild it in Texas if it’s within 50 ft of a property line. Is this true? [44:15] What happens to the victims of the hurricane disaster who were living in mobile homes? Will they be able to move back into their homes?   Mentioned in This Episode: Park Street Partners Investment Opportunities Park Street Partners Business Resources LinkedIn: Mobile Home Park Investors Group Send deals to Deals@parkstreetpartners.com Texasmha.com Email DJ: dpendleton@texasmha.com

On this episode of 'Open House' withe Team Reba, we will be joined by Denise Myers, Education Director with the Rental Housing Association of Washington (RHAWA). We’ll be discussing the “Rental Housing Academy” which is an education program for landlords and others with a focus on managing their business, managing rentals, understanding the law, and much more!

On this episode we are joined by Sean Martin of the Rental Housing Association of Washington to discuss a bit of a controversial issue in Seattle – the infamous “First Come, First Serve” Rental Law. Hear all about how the RHA is suing the city (on behalf of landlords), and how this affects the local real estate market.

Rents deemed unaffordable in Vancouver/City to expand supply of ‘family' units of apartments/condos Canada's largest credit union is warning that young workers who have long since abandoned hope of owning a home in the Vancouver area are now being priced out of the city's rental market. A new report from Vancity explores the tight rental market across Vancouver and the problem it poses for the so-called millennial generation. Vancity vice-president of community investment, William Azaroff, says the report shows only the Marpole and East Hastings neighbourhoods remain affordable for the average worker under 40, earning less than $40,000. http://bc.ctvnews.ca/vancouver-rental-market-too-pricey-for-young-workers-report-1.2977311 Families looking for housing in Vancouver may soon see a much-needed break if a new housing proposal passes City Council. Vancouver City Council is set to vote on an upcoming proposal that could require new strata housing developments have 35 per cent of their units include two bedrooms or more. The plans hope to increase the supply of family-suitable units across the region through a new housing policy that will require 25 percent of units in multi-family strata rezoning projects to be two-bedrooms and 10 per cent to be three bedrooms or more. http://globalnews.ca/news/2812267/vancouver-plans-to-expand-housing-supply-for-fa

TOPICRevitalization in Baltimore after Freddie Gray GUEST Mel Freeman is the former Executive Director of http://www.cphabaltimore.org/ (Citizens Planning & Housing Association), a regional organization whose mission envisions a well-planned Baltimore region with equity among jurisdictions, where citizens respect diversity and have access to responsive government and quality housing in vibrant neighborhoods. Currently, Mel is leading his own consulting firm, Freeman Consulting Group, where he continues to work to advance community-led planning processes that provide residents and organizations with the tools to self-manage change within their own communities. His approach is grounded in the belief that people change neighborhoods themselves not by waiting on others to lead the way. ORGANIZATIONThe http://www.cphabaltimore.org/ (Citizens Planning & Housing Association) (CPHA) is the catalyst for civic action to bring about a healthy, inclusive Baltimore, with economically vibrant communities and opportunities for all people. The organization does this by bringing together people and neighborhoods to create innovative solutions to challenging, community-wide problems; empowering citizens with information and skills for advocacy and organizing; and championing solutions through legislative and policy reforms. Their programs include Community Association Support and Leadership Training, Policy Research and Legislative Pressure, Citizen Outreach and Organizing, and more. Website – http://www.cphabaltimore.org/ (http://www.cphabaltimore.org/) Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/bmorecpha (https://www.facebook.com/bmorecpha) Twitter – https://twitter.com/bmorecpha (https://twitter.com/bmorecpha) TAKEAWAY QUOTES“There is a big fear of the word gentrification, do we have to have other folks who don’t look like us in our neighborhoods to increase the value of our communities?” “There is never enough public money, ever! So private investment needs to happen in these communities.” “We do need change in communities, but we also need to secure the families that are there.” “You can’t get anything done unless you’re out there talking to people, and trying to really understand what their needs are.” “Nobody in their neighborhood uses this train, hundreds of cars drive to this train station and then those people go to work, and those jobs are for them, not for us.” “What we have to do is get out in these communities and talk about what is for them, and not have them constantly thinking that the next thing that happens in their community is not for them, it is for them and they need to know that.” THANKS FOR LISTENING Thanks so much for joining us. Have some feedback or an idea you’d like to share? Leave a note in the comment section below. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave an honest review for Infinite Earth Radio on iTunes. Ratings and reviews are super helpful and greatly appreciated as it helps us expose this show to a wider audience – plus, we read each and every one of them!

In this episode of Open House with Team Reba, Eric and Reba talk to their guest, Sean Martin with Rental Housing Association of Washington.

From the Management news series: five undergraduates talk about their innovative idea to supply and fit low cost energy saving devices for a housing association; and a recent graduate of the MBA programmed discusses why an MBA can help in today’s competitive environment.

From Big issue sellers to people working with the homeless - people from Brighton talk about being homeless.

Transcript -- From Big issue sellers to people working with the homeless - people from Brighton talk about being homeless.

From Big issue sellers to people working with the homeless - people from Brighton talk about being homeless.

Transcript -- From Big issue sellers to people working with the homeless - people from Brighton talk about being homeless.

One of the major policy tools to address the affordable housing crisis is inclusionary housing, also called inclusionary zoning. These ordinances require or encourage market rate developers to include a percentage of homes in their projects - often 10-20% - that will be affordable to low and moderate income households.On this episode of the Affordable Housing podcast, Joanne speaks with Dianne J. Spauling, Executive Director of the NonProfit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH), about the history of inclusionary housing, what works and what doesn't, and how it is helping to increase the supply of affordable housing in California.

One of the major policy tools to address the affordable housing crisis is inclusionary housing, also called inclusionary zoning. These ordinances require or encourage market rate developers to include a percentage of homes in their projects - often 10-20% - that will be affordable to low and moderate income households.On this episode of the Affordable Housing podcast, Joanne speaks with Dianne J. Spauling, Executive Director of the NonProfit Housing Association of Northern California (NPH), about the history of inclusionary housing, what works and what doesn't, and how it is helping to increase the supply of affordable housing in California.

Seniors Housing facilities in Alberta have undergone landmark changes over the past decade. The needs of seniors have expanded and become more complex, often leaving loved ones confused and overwhelmed as they seek to find accommodation appropriate to these incremental needs. Health and housing standards and levels of supportive living are being developed with the intention of simplifying this process for Albertans. Dennis, who has worked on provincial committees assisting in developing these standards, will present: … an historical overview of seniors housing in Alberta … the changing realities and perceptions … the challenges and benefits of implementing the new standards … costs of Seniors Housing, and … a belief that, together, we can make the Seniors Housing system in Alberta better for today and tomorrow. SPEAKER: Dennis King, Past President Alberta Senior Citizens¹ Housing Association After retirement in 2000 as a Principal with the Palliser School Division, Dennis became actively involved in issues affecting Seniors: … Green Acres Foundation 1999 ­ 2006 (Board member and Chair) … Seniors Advisory Council of Alberta 2000 - 2005 … Lethbridge Seniors Community Forum 2004 to present … Alberta Seniors Citizens¹ Housing Association 2003 ­ 2006 (Board member and President) … Providence Home Homeowners¹ Association, Coaldale 2003 ­ 2006 (Board member and President) … ASCHA Health and Housing Standing Committee, 2005 to present (Chair) MODERATOR: Diane Poynter DATE: January 4, 2007