| Description |
1 online resource (xix, 164 pages) |
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text file |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Summary |
'The Meetings Handbook: Formal Rules and Informal Processes' is a comprehensive manual to the rules and issues of meetings, as well as a useful guide to understanding the informal processes that underlie the successful conduct of the business of meetings. |
| Contents |
Front Matter; Half Title Page; Main Title Page; Copyright Page; Contents; List of Tables; Acknowledgements; Introduction; Main Matter; Part One STRUCTURAL ESSENTIALS; The Constitution; Types of Meetings; Committees and Boards; In Camera Meetings; Composition of the Committee or Board; Size of Committees and Boards; Qualifications of Members; Diversity; Nonexecutive and Independent Members; The Role of Committee or Board Members at Meetings; Formal Rules; Calling a Meeting; Conduct of Business; The Agenda; Managing the Agenda; Minutes; Delegate and Representative; Motions. |
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Rights and Responsibilities of Members suspension of Standing Orders; Voting; Quorum; Proxies; Recording Resolutions; Time Issues; Urgent versus Important; Closing Comment; Part Two INFORMAL PROCESSES AND SOCIAL MATTERS; Introduction; Why Should We Hold A Meeting?; Preparing for a Meeting; Meeting Papers; Committee and Board Dynamics; Communication; Dialogue; Active Listening; Silence and Speech; Nonverbal Behaviour and Body Language; Territory and Personal Space; Behaviour in Meetings; Mindset of Members; Committee Membership and Personality; Relationships between the CEO and the Chair. |
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Hidden Agendas Groupthink; Playing the Rules; Corruption and Whistleblowing; Lack of Attendance at Meetings; Assessment of Member and Committee or Board Performance; Conclusion; Part Three ETHICS; Introduction; Committee Charter; Reporting; Codes of Ethics; The Use of Rewards; Principles of Ethics; Suggested Code of Conduct; Measurement of Outcomes; Part Four SAMPLES OF RELEVANT PAPERS; Introduction; Constitution 1: The International Society of Social Professionals; Constitution 2: Constitution of a Public Entity; Constitution 3: Constitution of the Philatelic Society of Centralia; Agendas. |
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Minutes Part Five THE FORMAL RULES; A: Useful Definitions; B: The Constitution; C: Formal Processes; D: Committee Roles; E: Procedural Matters; F: Issues Arising; End Matter; References; Index. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Meetings.
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Meetings. |
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Business meetings.
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Business meetings. |
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Parliamentary practice.
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Parliamentary practice. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Armstrong, Anona F., author.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: Francis, Ronald D. (Ronald David), 1931- Meetings handbook. London ; New York : Anthem Press, ©2012 9780857284518 (DLC) 2012016976 (OCoLC)759912456 |
| ISBN |
0857289322 (electronic book) |
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9780857289322 (electronic book) |
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9780857284518 |
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0857284517 |
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1282138618 |
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9781282138612 |
| Standard No. |
9786613807991 |
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