Robert's Rules For Dummies

Your no-nonsense guide to making sense of Robert's Rules

The classic Robert's Rules of Order has a proven track record of helping membership groups apply codes of conduct to serve as a parliamentary authority within a given assembly. Unfortunately, when read on its own, it can prove to be unclear and hard to follow for many organizations--and that's where this friendly guide comes in. This new edition of Robert's Rules For Dummies demystifies the often-confusing rules of parliamentary procedure in clear, simple language and shows you how to apply them within your organization in a practical and effective way.

From procedures for proper nominations to handling elections and ballots, from conducting meetings online to voting by mail and email--and everything in between--this hands-on, plain-English guide makes it easier to apply the information in the most recent version of the rules handbook so you and your organization can start benefiting from it today.
* Contains updated content that conforms to changes in business meetings, including special rules for making group decisions in both real-time and non-real-time environments
* Covers new timesaving tips to make meetings more efficient in a world where everyone is pressed for time
* Provides sample agendas, minutes, scripts, and more
* Includes interactive online material for readers on the go

If you want to keep meetings organized, efficient, and on track, Robert's Rules For Dummies has you covered.