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THE THREE CORE PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION
By
Rafael Aquino
Published September 13, 2023
Community association
board members are responsible for shaping harmonious living spaces,
ensuring financial stability, and fostering a resilient community
spirit. As the year-end approaches, businesses gear up for annual
meetings to strategize for the upcoming year. Community associations
must follow suit.
Imagine setting out
on a voyage across the sea without a compass or map. The waters
might be unpredictable, with occasional calm patches and sudden
storms. A ship without direction could be lost, facing tumultuous
waves and an uncertain fate. Similarly, entering the new year
without a solid plan is like setting sail into the unknown. It's
risky, and the path to success becomes clouded.
We've honed our
approach to community association management with three core
principles that stand as our beacon: ALIGN.EXECUTE.DELIVER.
ALIGN:
Before setting out on
any venture, alignment is critical. Alignment doesn't just refer to
everyone agreeing on an idea but understanding its purpose. It's
about having a shared vision and mission that everyone can get
behind, from board members to residents. Proper alignment ensures
that every decision taken aligns with the overarching goals of the
community.
EXECUTE:
Ideas without action
are mere dreams. For a community to thrive, its plans must be
brought to life with precision and dedication. This means the board
making informed decisions, the management executing these decisions
efficiently, and the community rallying behind these actions for the
benefit of all.
DELIVER:
Delivering results is
the ultimate testament to an association's effectiveness. It's not
just about achieving the goals but doing so in a way that adds value
to the community members' lives. It's the culmination of the
alignment of vision and the precision in execution.
Businesses are
already strategizing for the year ahead, understanding the
importance of preparation. Community associations must adopt the
same forward-thinking approach.
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As the Co-Founder and CEO
of Affinity Management Services, Rafael P. Aquino leads his team to
redefine excellence. They serve community associations
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and effectively with
dedication and passion. Rafael’s energy and positive
spirit is the foundation of Affinity Management
Services’ company culture, which instills enthusiasm and
excitement when providing expert advice to its board
members and relieving the day-to-day burdens of running
a community association.
Since 2007, Rafael has
developed a work culture that values responsive and
high-quality services. He has led his team by following
a proactive vs reactive philosophy. The same approach
Rafael instills in the day to day operations of each
association. Today, Affinity Management Services
maintains its success and benefits as a result of the
foundation Rafael has built and continues to foster by
providing educational seminars, continuing education
classes for association managers and board members
alike.
Rafael and his team help condominium and homeowners’
associations save money and improve their communities.
His calm, personable, and service-oriented nature helps
him to establish strong relationships with ease. Rafael
is known as a sincere and honest leader who looks out
for the best interests of his clients and communities,
and he strongly advocates for their needs. His role
requires coordination and communication, as such he
takes logical and intelligent steps to approach
challenges head-on.
As a graduate of Florida International University’s
electrical engineering program and a licensed community
association manager, Rafael’s education and skills equip
him with unique insights to tackle complex problems
through critical thinking. He understands how each
component within a system works together in order to
effectively arrive at solutions, techniques, and
conclusions. Therefore, as he manages the multiple
challenges of running a community association management
company, he understands how each property is its own
unique system and tailors’ specific services to assure
that all their needs are met.
For more information about Rafael P. Aquino and Affinity
Management Services please visit
www.ManagedByAffinity.com or call 1-800-977-6279
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Doral Office: 8200 NW 41st ST
Suite 200
Doral, FL 33166
Broward Office: 150 S Pine Island RD Suite 300
Plantation, FL 33324
O: 800-977-6279 ● F: 305-325-4053
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