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4 Key Steps To Get Ready for a Meeting

Let me guess…. You’re a key staff member or elected leader in your organization, and the mere mention of “the annual business meeting” gives you instant anxiety. You procrastinate, struggle...

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Infographic: Lifecycle of a Motion

Another new infographic is available online at Civility! As I’ve assisted numerous organizations nationwide with their board and business meetings, I have frequently provided them with a printable, user-friendly infographic...

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How To Make Discussion More Efficient

Here’s your parliamentary procedure principle of the day: The amount of time a group spends discussing each item of business at a meeting is often the determining factor for how...

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