The Law of Order Blog

1. 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...

1. 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...

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I’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,...

So, 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...

Let’s be honest: we’re all looking for ways to shorten meetings. Enter the consent agenda—an underused tool for streamlining meetings and saving time. Today’s post explains what consent agendas are...