The Law of Order Blog

We all know that Robert’s Rules loves some formality and archaic language. But even Robert can be a normal guy sometimes. And for boards that are small, he’s willing to...

A point of order is the parliamentary procedure term for “We’re going about this all wrong.”  Many of us have had the experience of watching someone yell, “Point of order!”...

So, did you make any 2022 New Year’s resolutions regarding business meetings? If you’re thinking, “I sure did – I resolved not to go to any!” – you’re not alone....

Sending a motion or idea to a committee can be code for “We don’t feel like dealing with this right now” or “Here’s a great way to make sure we...

Regardless of whether you love decision-making, we live in a world that requires us to pick and choose. And in the world of organizational business, our choices are often made...