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Class Exercise Scenario: Natural Disaster Impact on Apartment Property
Background:As the property manager of an apartment complex, a natural disaster has struck, causing significant damage to the property. This exercise aims to enhance students' critical thinking skills in managing crises, prioritizing resident safety, and implementing...
Class Exercise Scenario: Post-Resolution of a Security Breach
Let's take deeper dive into our fan favorite workshop, Survival Boot Camp with this scenario. Background:As the property manager of an apartment community, you have successfully resolved a security breach that affected the safety and well-being of residents. This...
Discovering Your Big Rocks Group Discussion
Solution Goal:To help students prioritize what's most important in their lives.Instructions:Introduction (5 minutes): Begin by explaining the concept of Big Rocks and how it relates to time management and prioritization. Share Stephen Covey's analogy of fitting Big...
Discovering Your Big Rocks as an Individual
Smart Solutions: To help individuals prioritize and focus on what's most important in their life.Instructions:Self-Reflection (10 minutes): Begin by setting aside some quiet time for self-reflection. Ask the individual to think about the various aspects of their life,...
Hurt People Hurt People: Embracing Empathy and Compassion For Those Hurting Out Loud
In our rental property management industry, the survival guide to dealing with difficult people lies in understanding that "hurt people hurt people." In our Survival BootCamp workshop, we cover the art of handling challenging individuals, and this article serves as a...
Cultivating Effective Interactions: Harnessing Body Language and Positioning
In our Survival Boot Camp workshop, we delve into the art of dealing with difficult people, with a particular emphasis on empathetic listening. However, what about body language and positioning? Can they offer solutions to handling tricky situations, such as...
Survival Boot Camp: Transforming Property Management with Interactive Workshops
Survival Boot Camp, an interactive workshop created by Smart Apartment Solutions, is revolutionizing property management by offering an engaging and dynamic learning experience for property managers and their teams. This innovative program, developed in partnership...
Applying the Big Rocks Concept to Property Management
One of my favorite concepts to discuss in a variety of our classes like Survival Boot Camp is the "big rocks" concept. If you're not familiar with the big rock concept, it's the idea that the big rocks in your life are your top priorities, such as family, health,...
Mastering Property Management with Stephen R. Covey’s “First Things First
In the world of property management, effective time and resource management are crucial. As property managers, we know the challenges of balancing maintenance, resident satisfaction, and financial goals. That's where Stephen R. Covey's book, "First Things First,"...
Origin Of The Big Rocks Concept
In Stephen Covey's timeless work, "First Things First," the concept of Big Rocks takes center stage as a powerful symbol of our most crucial priorities. Covey delves into the Eisenhower Matrix, a renowned time management tool that highlights the importance of...
