NEW On-demand Video Course to Help You Understand Business Meeting Rules
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Civility empowers leaders and members of organizations—
giving you a confident understanding of governance and parliamentary procedure so that business meetings can be both efficient and compliant.

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Sarah Merkle

At Civility, we want every member in every organization to have the knowledge and tools they need to make sound decisions in an efficient manner.

—Sarah E. Merkle, attorney and professional parliamentarian

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For all types of organizations. For groups of any size.

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Understand Business Meeting Rules

On-demand Video Course

Business Meeting Basics

Enroll in Civility’s new 8-module video course—Business Meeting Basics. Each lesson is packed with step-by-step help so that you can understand the rules of meetings, speak up with confidence, and make a difference.

8 MODULES | $149
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