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- |
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Format: | Books Print Book |
Language: | English |
Published: |
San Francisco :
Jossey-Bass,
c2004.
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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.