Thursday, July 12, 2012

Debate Information

  • What is Debate?
  • Why Debate?
  • Four Types of Debate
  • How to Get Started in Debate
  • General Rules for Debate

  • Click here to read.

    Wednesday, July 11, 2012




    When You Debate Or Disagree

    by Stephen Boyd

    Presidential debates are on our minds. Who won? Who lost? Why did he lose or win? We are unlikely to be on television to debate or discuss issues that will change the world, but we all have situations where there is a debate of issues or opportunities to resolve conflict. Whether you are discussing a new proposal in your department or deciding where to spend Thanksgiving with your family, here are some ways to ensure a positive outcome for you.


    [from speaking-tips.com]

    About the Author

    Stephen D. Boyd, Ph.D., CSP, is Professor Emeritus of Speech Communication, College of Informatics, Northern Kentucky University, near Cincinnati. He presents keynotes and seminars to corporations and associations whose people want to speak and listen effectively. See additional articles and resources at http://www.sboyd.com. To book Steve, call 800-727-6520 or email him through his website.

    Thursday, July 5, 2012

    PARLIAMENTARY PROCEDURE
    MEETING TIPS AND MYTHS


    Shane D. Dunbar, MEd, PRP, PAPProfessional Registered Parliamentarian, and
    Professional Accredited Parliamentarian

    Meeting Tip 1 -- Unanimous Consent
    Meeting Tip 2 -- Agendas
    Meeting Tip 3 -- Bending Bylaws
    Meeting Tip 4 -- Handling Urgent Business
    Meeting Tip 5 -- Perfecting Proposals
    Meeting Tip 6 -- Undoing Done Deals
    Meeting Tip 7 -- Minutes Matter
    Meeting Tip 8 -- Resolving Ambiguous or Conflicting Rules
    Meeting Tip 9 -- Medicine for Meandering Meetings
    Meeting Tip 10 -- Voting Vexations
    Meeting Tip 11 -- Quorum Questions
    Meeting Tip 12 -- Small Boards and Committees
    Meeting Tip 13 -- What to Bring to Meetings
    Meeting Tip 14 -- Postponing a Motion
    Meeting Tip 15 -- Member's Rights
    Meeting Tip 16 -- Deterring Disorderly Discussion
    Meeting Tip 17 -- Format of a Resolution
    Meeting Tip 18 -- Role of the Parliamentarian
    Meeting Tip 19 -- When In Doubt, Ask
    Meeting Tip 20 -- When Robert's Rules Don't Matter
    Meeting Tip 21 -- Preferential Voting
    Meeting Tip 22 -- Efficient Meetings
    Meeting Tip 23 -- Nominating No Nos
    Meeting Tip 24 -- Five Fatal Fumbles
    Meeting Tip 25 -- Debate, Discuss, Deliberate
    Meeting Tip 26 -- Gavels
    Meeting Tip 27 -- Previous Notice
    Meeting Tip 28 -- Tellers
    Meeting Tip 29 -- Voting by Mail
    Meeting Tip 30 -- Drafting Motions
    Meeting Tip 31-- When Two-Thirds Vote is Needed
    Meeting Tip 32--Chairitable Chairing
    Meeting Tip 33--Sample Meeting Script
    Meeting Tip 34--Disciplinary Procedures
    Meeting Tip 35--Update Your Bylaws
    Meeting Tip 36--Making Decisions When You Can't Meet In Person
    Meeting Tip 37--When You Can't Vote

    Click here to read each of the tips in detail.

    [from http://pzen.northwest.net/index.php?main_page=page_55]

    Monday, July 2, 2012