Are you frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed during business meetings? If the rules of business meetings exasperate you, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Leaders and members of all kinds of organizations often...
Read MoreAre you frustrated, confused, or overwhelmed during business meetings? If the rules of business meetings exasperate you, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Leaders and members of all kinds of organizations often...
Read More1. What is a point of order? The phrase “point of order” refers to a situation where a rule (e.g., portion of the bylaws or Robert’s Rules) is not being...
Read More1. Does a group have to adopt an agenda? Yes. The act of adopting an agenda honors your members’ right to an efficient and fair meeting by allowing them to...
Read MoreI’m one of those people who considers agenda-making an art form. If you’re the meeting-planner, in charge of lining up what’s going to happen when in the next business meeting,...
Read MoreSo, you’ve learned about the amazing efficiency tactic called the consent agenda: a single motion that passes multiple noncontroversial items. Now, you’re ready to streamline seven items into one and...
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