Better Meetings With Robert'S Rules Of Order

Acquire The Knowledge And Confidence To Exercise Your Rights In Any Meeting. Parliamentary Procedure Training Made Easy.

What you'll learn

Exercise Your Rights In A Meeting With Confidence And Clarity.

Properly Make And Amend Motions.

Learn The Rules For Efficient And Orderly Debate, Along With Tips For Clearly Communicating Your Point And Winning Over Members.

Understand The Governing Documents Of An Organization And How To Resolve Conflicts Within The Rules.

Learn To Use Robert's Rules Of Order To Have Smoother, More Productive Meetings.

Requirements

No Previous Knowledge Of Parliamentary Law Is Required.

Description

This course teaches the basics of parliamentary law, providing participants with the knowledge and confidence to exercise their rights under parliamentary law and fully participate in any meeting. The course contains the following:Hierarchy of the RulesLearn which rules supersede which, how the rules work in harmony, and what to do when rules conflict. Gain a better understanding of the different tiers of rules, what each set of rules should contain, and how the rules affect one another. Learn what Robert’s Rules of Order actually is and how it affects so many organizations.Using Governing DocumentsLearn to identify and manage the many governing documents that govern your meetings. Learn how to keep governing documents current and how to find rules across multiple documents.QuorumExplore the meaning of "Quorum" and its application. Many common myths about the quorum are dispelled through a series of Questions and Answers.Members and the Presiding OfficerThe rights of members and the duties of the presiding officer are explained, including the following: how to address the presiding officer; how the presiding officer addresses members; and the patterns of formality that apply to members and the presiding officer during meetings.Making MotionsLearn how to properly make a motion and which motions are in order at which time. Learn the three steps to bringing a motion before the assembly and the three steps to considering a motion.DebateLearn what is allowed in debate, how to be recognized to speak, and how debate can be limited or ended. Plus, receive tips for effective debate.Voting Part 1Explore the principles of voting, with an examination of the benefits and drawbacks of the common forms of voting.Voting Part 3Learn a quick and easy method for determining the result of a two-thirds vote and determining whether the chair can vote (sometimes he can; sometimes he can't).Amending MotionsLearn the three processes of amending motions. Knowing how to properly amend a pending motion is one of the most valuable tools for reducing the time and stress of a meeting.

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Hierarchy

Lecture 2 Hierarchy Of The Rules

Section 3: Using Governing Documents

Lecture 3 Using Governing Documents

Section 4: Quorum

Lecture 4 Quorum

Section 5: Members And The Presiding Officer

Lecture 5 Members And The Presiding Officer

Section 6: Making Motions

Lecture 6 Making Motions

Section 7: Debate

Lecture 7 Debate

Section 8: Voting Part 1

Lecture 8 Voting Part 1

Section 9: Voting Part 2

Lecture 9 Voting Part 2

Section 10: Amending Motions

Lecture 10 Amending Motions

Perfect For Both Those Who Have Never Attended A Meeting And Seasoned Veterans Who Want A Thorough Refresher.