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Achieving shared goals

By on Apr 3, 2025 in Technology

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Don’t underestimate the power of PHA collaboration. Our team felt inspired by the conversations shared by PHA leaders at YASC. It was a powerful reminder that when we put our heads together, we can work towards common objectives. Navigating the current political climate, interpreting new regulations or even software implementation can be a real headache — especially when you’re going through it alone.

But here’s the thing: you don’t have to.

Here are some ways you can collaborate with other agencies to strengthen your organization.

Stay informed

It can be difficult to keep up with HUD and policy changes. The rules are constantly changing, and compliance requirements can feel overwhelming. Chances are that others are feeling the same way.

You can host regular meetings or even a group email chains with other PHAs and nonprofits to discuss HUD updates and policy implications. Together, you can interpret new rules and clarify uncertainties. This is all about building consistency across agencies, keeping us moving in the right direction.

Stay connected on social media

Social media, particularly LinkedIn, is a great place to join others’ PHA collaboration. Following and engaging with your peers’ and industry leaders’ content goes a long way. A simple comment could spark a great conversation or maybe lead to a new connection. You never know until you try!

If you haven’t already, be sure to follow Yardi’s new LinkedIn page for Affordable Housing and PHA. You’ll see some familiar faces and get inspired by the ways your peers are successfully using Yardi software.  

Swap software tips

Software dilemmas are just part of the process. From figuring out reporting tools, to inspections, to managing tech challenges, we all go through it at some point. But have you considered that your peers might be dealing with the same issues as you?

Each agency has their own set of challenges. Taking the time to swap insights helps everyone. Sharing how you customized a workflow or managed tenant communications can make all the difference for someone else. What’s working well for you could be exactly what another agency needs. And don’t be afraid to share what’s not working well. You can save someone else the headache down the road.

Staying up to speed with technology will benefit your team and others down the road. Be sure to familiarize yourself with all Yardi’s solutions for PHAs.

Attend public housing events

While social media and Zoom has its place, nothing compares to meeting in person. There’s just something so special about people convening from all over the country to discuss a common initiative. It forces us to slow down and be present in the moment in ways we can’t do online.

Public housing events are a chance to match names with faces and develop even stronger connections with your peers. You can share your successes, listen to informative panel sessions and even participate in roundtable discussions. Best of all, you can walk away with fresh perspectives to take back home to your agency.

The following organizations host events on broader policy topics. You can visit their events page for more details:  

On the horizon

Keep an eye out: Yardi’s PHA Forum is coming up in April.

Now more than ever, we need PHA collaboration to move the industry in the right direction. When agencies collaborate, our advocacy is amplified. By joining forces, our voices become louder, and we can advocate for change.

In an upcoming campaign, we’re going to dive into the united front needed from PHA industry associations to advocate for the upcoming policy changes.