Cochran, Alice Collier, 1946-

Roberta's rules of order : sail through meetings for stellar results without the gavel : a guide for nonprofits and other teams / Alice Collier Cochran. - 1st edition. - San Francisco : Jossey-Bass, c2004. - xx, 305 pages : illustration (black and white) ; 23 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Contents: Shifting shores from Robert's rules to Roberta's -- Rescuing democratic principles from parliamentary procedure -- Developing proposals before launching motions -- Testing the current before heading for consensus -- Reaching for concordance when consensus is an obstacle -- Balancing traditional meetings with modern media -- Respecting everyone's time by steering a steady course -- Ending with reflection and an eye on the horizon -- Polishing up the dull and boring annual meetings -- Expecting and respecting different frames of reference -- Tacking away from debate toward dialogue -- Streamlining discussions with a clear destination -- Building a strong yet flexible structure -- Plotting your course with mission, vision, and values -- Overhauling your bylaws -- Staying on an even keel with simple operating policies.

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Text in English

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Business meetings.
Nonprofit organizations--Management.
Terms in the workplace

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