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This is a tricky issue and thankfully does not occur often. When it does though, it can be confusing. The best way to understand it
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This is a tricky issue and thankfully does not occur often. When it does though, it can be confusing. The best way to understand it
How do I type the minutes in the most efficient way? Use a laptop at the meeting to take the minutes as the meeting is
This is one of the most common questions I receive. The answer is simple and clear – as soon as possible after the meeting. Business Meeting
A point of order is a tool, which is used to draw attention to a breach in rules, an irregularity in procedure, the irrelevance or
En bloc simply means “as a whole”. It’s a really useful tool for many types of meetings. Here’s how it works and when to use
Sometimes the standing orders or bylaws may unintentionally contradict each other within an organisation. Example A recent client I worked with was looking at their
Have you ever attended a virtual conference where you weren’t sure what the speaker looked like as you only had a view up their nostrils?
Warning signs you’ve got a thief on your committee or board First up – context and credibility – why listen to what I’ve got to
Characteristics of people who chair a meeting well Decisive leaders are respected and admired. If a meeting goes round and round without a decision it
How to be ready to say yes to speaking opportunities In life the ability to communicate clearly is essential. And the ability to speak with
How an impartial external chair manages difficult situations in challenging meetings Ever been in a situation where a very insistent person does not agree with
Whose job is it to organise all your meetings? I can write about how to have better meetings until the cows come home. But would
Are you brave enough to challenge the meeting status quo? I was speaking with an exasperated client this week about her biggest frustrations. Meetings that
How informal meetings can benefit from some formal procedures If you’re frustrated because your meetings are too long, too many, and decisions aren’t being made,
It takes courage to decline a meeting request I was speaking with an exasperated client this week about her biggest frustrations. Meetings that go
How informal meetings can benefit from some more formal processes If you’re frustrated because your meetings are too long, too many, and decisions aren’t being
Caution – Consensus decision making isn’t necessarily the way to go. Recently I worked with a very large organisation which has a corporate policy that
City of Vincent. This was their first full meeting since the election with 3 new councillors who were learning the procedural ropes. The Mayor, Emma
The Quest continues. Now that the local government elections have been held and the new councillors are in place, I am picking up my Quest
Why the difference between misinformation and disinformation in meetings matters The meaning of misinformation is often merged with that of disinformation, but they are not interchangeable. You
Should you use Robert’s Rules of Order? If you are in the USA – yes. If you are in Australia – no. Robert’s Rules are
Sunflower bias and how it works against good decision making. If you ever see a field of sunflowers, you’ll notice that all of the flowers
As a result of the intrigue my quest has created, the ABC invited me to attend their local government forum last Wednesday. These are 3
I’m going to share 2 stories. Both about time. Story 1. I was speaking at a business association and the issue of time management came
Steve reduced his meetings from 150 minutes to 40 minutes
I’m on a quest to visit every local government council meeting in the Perth metropolitan area. There are 29. On each expedition I will write
I’m on a quest to visit every local government council meeting in the Perth metropolitan area. There are 29. On each expedition I will write
I’m on a quest to visit every local government council meeting in the Perth metropolitan area. There are 29. On each expedition I will write
I’m on a quest to visit every local government council meeting in the Perth metropolitan area. There are 29. On each expedition I will write
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