Robert's Rules of Order in Action

How to Participate in Meetings with Confidence

Randi Minetor

• Publisher: Callisto
• Year: 2015
• Topic: Business
• eBook ISBN:
  9781623156220
• Subtopic: Business General
• Index: Business

Make meetings more productive and organized with this classic guide to protocol—the ground rules for becoming an active and helpful participant.

Robert's Rules of Order in Action is the quick and easy way to master the essentials. This book puts the most important parliamentary instructions, terms, and examples at your fingertips.

All the essential rules for meetings, motions, debate, and voting are here, so you can take command of your next meeting and really get things done.

Robert's Rules of Order in Action includes:

• Well-rehearsed—Example scripts tell you exactly what to say.
• Quick Reference—Clearly marked tabs help you find the information you need immediately.
• Concise Glossary—You'll master Robert's Rules of Order—the procedure and the language.

Robert's Rules of Order in Action makes learning these dynamic and empowering tools remarkably easy. Meeting adjourned.

Table of contents

• Cover Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Did You Know
• Contents
• Chapter 1: STRUCTURE: Why We Use Robert’s Rules of Order
• Chapter 2: MEETINGS: Taking Care of Business
• Chapter 3: MOTIONS: Making a Proposal
• Chapter 4: DEBATE: Arguing Your Side
• Chapter 5: AMENDMENTS: Refining the Decision
• Chapter 6: POSTPONEMENT AND REFERRAL: Saving a Motion for Later
• Chapter 7: DEMOCRATIC PROCESS: Knowing, Following, and Using the Rules
• Chapter 8: VOTING: Making Your Voice Heard
• Chapter 9: LEADERSHIP: Rising in the Ranks
• Appendix: What to Say When, and How to Say It
• Glossary
• Resources