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Roberts Rules in Plain English 2ND Edition

by Doris P Zimmerman

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Publisher Comments:

A revised edition of the bestselling Robert's Rules in Plain English, which still stands as the most concise, mostandndash;user friendly guide to parliamentary procedure on the market today.

If you've ever had to run a meeting according to parliamentary procedures, you know just how difficult it is to keep track of all the rules, much less follow them. Figuring out what to say and how to say it seems an impossible task. Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, is the solution to that problem. Not only does it provide you with the essential, basic rules in simple, straightforward English, it also includes summaries, outlines, charts, and sample dialogues so you can see exactly how these rules work in practice.

With an extended glossary and new chapters on electronic meetings and internet usage, Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, is an authoritative, modern guide to running a meeting successfully and keeping it on track

o Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, makes the complex, overbearing web of parliamentary procedure easy to grasp for the average person. It is much easier to comprehend than its competitors, which enables readers to understand why these rules are in place, what the governing principles behind them are, and how to effectively implement the rules in your dayandndash;toandndash;day meetings.

o Robert's Rules of Orderis required reading for members of unions, clubs, churches, civic and political groups, schools, governing bodies, and organizations of every type. Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd Edition, addresses this large, diversified market by offering clear, easyandndash;toandndash;understand directions that anyone can follow.

Synopsis:

If you've ever had to run a meeting according to parliamentary procedures, you know just how difficult it is to keep track of all the rules, much less follow them. Figuring out what to say and how to say it seems an impossible task. Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, is the solution to that problem. Not only does it provide you with the essential, basic rules in simple, straightforward English, it also includes summaries, outlines, charts, and sample dialogues so you can see exactly how these rules work in practice.

Synopsis:

A revised edition of the bestselling Robert's Rules in Plain English, which still stands as the most concise, most-user friendly guide to parliamentary procedure on the market today.

If you've ever had to run a meeting according to parliamentary procedures, you know just how difficult it is to keep track of all the rules, much less follow them. Figuring out what to say and how to say it seems an impossible task.

Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, is the solution to that problem. Not only does it provide you with the essential, basic rules in simple, straightforward English, it also includes summaries, outlines, charts, and sample dialogues so you can see exactly how these rules work in practice.

With an extended glossary and new chapters on electronic meetings and internet usage, Robert's Rules in Plain English, 2nd edition, is an authoritative, modern guide to running a meeting successfully and keeping it on track.

Synopsis:

This short, pithy, easy-to-read guide to the basic parliamentary tools will help readers organize, influence, and expedite meetings.

About the Author

Doris P. Zimmerman is a Professional Registered Parliamentarian, a member of the National Association of Parliamentarians and the American Institute of Parliamentarians, and founder and president of Parliamentary Consultants, Inc.

Product Details

ISBN:
9780060787790
Author:
Zimmerman, Doris P
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
Author:
by Doris P. Zimmerman
Author:
Zimmerman, Doris P.
Subject:
Rules of Order
Subject:
Parliamentary practices
Subject:
General Reference
Edition Number:
2
Series:
Robert's Rules in Plain English
Publication Date:
September 2005
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
General/trade
Language:
English
Pages:
171
Dimensions:
7.04x4.20x.54 in. .22 lbs.

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