Robert's Rules of Order Fast Track - by Jim Slaughter (Paperback)

About the Book

Must-Have Advice on Running Effective and Organized Meetings Easy, accessible, and to the point. Robert's Rules of Order Fast Track gives you everything you need to know to conduct shorter, fairer, and more orderly meetings. In this new and improved update, you'll find: -The fundamentals of parliamentary procedure, with tips on knowing which rules to use for your meetings. -Simple suggestions for making, seconding, and debating motions. -A primer on voting, from knowing when it's required, to breaking ties, to handling absentee and proxy votes. -Straightforward strategies for setting and sticking to an agenda and efficiently recording your meeting's minutes. -Tips for handling disruptive members and tyrannical chairs. -All-new guidance on conducting the modern virtual meeting.

Book Synopsis

Must-Have Advice on Running Effective and Organized Meetings

Easy, accessible, and to the point. Robert's Rules of Order Fast Track gives you everything you need to know to conduct shorter, fairer, and more orderly meetings. In this new and improved update, you'll find:

-The fundamentals of parliamentary procedure, with tips on knowing which rules to use for your meetings.

-Simple suggestions for making, seconding, and debating motions.

-A primer on voting, from knowing when it's required, to breaking ties, to handling absentee and proxy votes.

-Straightforward strategies for setting and sticking to an agenda and efficiently recording your meeting's minutes.

-Tips for handling disruptive members and tyrannical chairs.

-All-new guidance on conducting the modern virtual meeting.

About the Author

Jim Slaughter is an attorney, professional parliamentarian, and past president of the American College of Parliamentary Lawyers. He serves as parliamentarian to many of the largest trade and professional associations. He is co-author of Notes and Comments on Robert's Rules. Jim is a partner in the North Carolina law firm Rossabi Black Slaughter, PA.