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Robert's Rules Of Order Newly Revised In Brief
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Robert's Rules Of Order Newly Revised In Brief

Henry M. Robert III, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann and Thomas J. Balch
Da Capo Press, 2004
First Edition: 1876

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8

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Well Structured
  • Concrete Examples

Recommendation

In conference rooms and assembly halls around the world, people often lead and participate in meetings according to the processes detailed in Robert’s Rules of Order. The people at most sessions, however, need only about 20% of the rules and guidelines in the original book. That’s why Henry M. Robert III, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann and Thomas J. Balch abbreviated the encyclopedic master text into this handy, easier-to-use version, focusing on the more up-to-date rules and uses. They cover all the basics, including how to introduce motions, participate in debates and take votes. The book also describes the jobs of the officers and board members, as well as providing templates, charts and examples of what to say and do to run meetings smoothly and fairly. Although the rules may be old-fashioned in some settings, they remain useful meeting management guidelines, particularly in forums where accountability matters. Whether you have to direct a corporate board or run a charity committee, getAbstract recommends this concise reference book.

Take-Aways

  • In 1876, Henry Martyn Robert published Robert’s Rules of Order, a guide to running meetings. He is now the accepted authority on procedures for group deliberations.
  • All organizations require a process for running meetings fairly and efficiently.
  • “Parliamentary procedure” consists of the rules, processes and customs that govern assemblies.

About the Authors

Henry M. Robert III, William J. Evans, Daniel H. Honemann and Thomas J. Balch were authorized by the Robert’s Rules Association Council to update Robert’s Rules of Order. Robert is the grandson of General Robert, the author of the original Rules. Evans is former president of the National Association of Parliamentarians. Honemann is an attorney. Balch is a lobbyist and analyst.

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    D. S. 1 decade ago
    A must have for anyone considering, or actually, sitting on a board. The full print is also offered in Kindle edition from original version, revised, through Dummies version.