Roberta's rules of order sail through meetings for stellar results without the gavel : a guide for nonprofits and other teams

Main Author: Cochran, Alice Collier, 1946-
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2004.
Edition: 1st ed.
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • Shifting shores from Robert's rules to Roberta's
  • Rescuing democratic principles from parliamentary procedure
  • Developing proposals before launching motions
  • Testing the current before heading for consensus
  • Reaching for concordance when consensus is an obstacle
  • Balancing traditional meetings with modern media
  • Respecting everyone's time by steering a steady course
  • Ending with reflection and an eye on the horizon
  • Polishing up the dull and boring annual meetings
  • Expecting and respecting different frames of reference
  • Tacking away from debate toward dialogue
  • Streamlining discussions with a clear destination
  • Building a strong yet flexible structure
  • Plotting your course with mission, vision, and values
  • Overhauling your bylaws
  • Staying on an even keel with simple operating policies.