Appreciating Depreciation… A Plan for Funding Capital at Your Club Many clubs are trying to create a capital plan to ensure assets are maintained and amenities, both now and […]

Too many private clubs struggle with the strategic planning process, yet it is essential to stay relevant, financially sustainable, and impactful. One reason is the time required […]

If you are a private club leader who is hesitant to run an employee survey during your peak season…you are not alone. Many businesses, especially those with strong seasonal […]

Knowing what members want and need is a primary focus in most private club boardrooms. Club leaders are inundated with special requests and sometimes selfish recommendations from […]

“Clubs that do not objectively survey their members and rely on ‘perception’ are more likely to perceive higher overall satisfaction than clubs who actually […]

The sun does not shine on the same dog’s back every day. This folksy reminder should be a point of focus in private club boardrooms because most clubs have full memberships with […]

Lesson #19 of GGA Director Colin Burns’ 31 years | 31 Lessons In Lesson 19, Colin share how private club board meetings are an opportunity to demonstrate your leadership […]

Lesson #18 of GGA Director Colin Burns’ 31 years | 31 Lessons In Lesson 18, Colin explains why the importance of examining all activities and events is critical to ensuring […]

The process to create a capital plan begins with three questions: 1) Do you know how much capital your club requires to replace its existing assets? 2) Not including your ‘wish […]

Signs of distrust are everywhere, and private clubs abound with demands for greater transparency from club leaders as trust and trustworthiness are constantly being questioned. […]