Brain Bites - Robert'S Rules Of Order

Learn how to use Robert’s Rules to provide structure, fairness, and order for your meetings.

What you'll learn

List the foundational principles of Robert's Rules of Order

Discuss the benefits of using Robert’s Rules of Order in meetings

Define key terms used in Robert's Rules of Order

Outline the roles and responsibilities of meeting participants.

Identify the significance of the chairperson's role in facilitating effective meetings

Discuss the importance of setting clear meeting objectives

Create effective meeting agendas that align with Robert's Rules of Order

Explain how to get recognition from the chair to speak

Describe the language used when making a motion

Describe voting methods and the appropriate use of each

Outline the uses for specific types of motions

Requirements

No prerequisites for learning this course

Description

Learn how to use Robert’s Rules to provide structure, fairness, and order for your meetings.In this Bigger Brains course, you’ll be introduced to the language of parliamentary procedure and learn information essential for conducting meetings according to Robert’s Rules of Order. You'll learn the key parliamentary roles and the responsibilities of each, how to organize your meeting, and how to create an effective agenda so the meeting accomplishes its purpose.You’ll also learn specific rules for speaking and voting and how to contribute to discussions. You’ll be able to make motions and address the chair using the appropriate words and phrases. You’ll also learn specific types of votes and how voting is conducted.Knowing how to navigate the procedures and speaking using Robert's Rules of Order is a valuable skill which will enable you to participate confidently and effectively in meetings.Topics covered include:Listing the foundational principles of Robert's Rules of OrderDiscussing the benefits of using Robert’s Rules of Order in meetingsDefining key terms used in Robert's Rules of OrderOutlining the roles and responsibilities of meeting participants.Identifying the significance of the chairperson's role in facilitating effective meetings.Discussing the importance of setting clear meeting objectivesCreating effective meeting agendas that align with Robert's Rules of OrderExplaining how to get recognition from the chair to speakDescribing the language used when making a motionDescribing voting methods and the appropriate use of eachOutlining the uses for specific types of motionsEnjoy award winning HD content in the “Uniquely Engaging”TM Bigger Brains style with Brain Bites! Brain Bites micro-learning courses are information-rich and convey important topics with an engaging mix of video and graphics. With short microlearning video lessons, Brain Bites provide the perfect tool to educate today’s busy workforce.

Overview

Section 1: Before the Meeting

Lecture 1 Introduction to Robert’s Rules of Order

Lecture 2 Language of Parliamentary Procedure

Lecture 3 Roles and Responsibilities

Lecture 4 Objectives and Agendas

Section 2: Conducting Meetings

Lecture 5 Speaking and Debate

Lecture 6 Voting Procedures

Lecture 7 Motions

Anyone wanting to learn about and use Robert’s Rules of Order.