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| Author: C. Alan Jennings
Publisher: For Dummies
Category: Book
List Price: $16.99
Buy New: $11.55
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Rating:  32 reviews
Sales Rank: 7603
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 360
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.9
Dimensions (in): 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0764575740
Dewey Decimal Number: 060.42
EAN: 9780764575747
Publication Date: December 24, 2004
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| Customer Reviews:
No Longer a Dummie September 22, 2005
11 out of 11 found this review helpful
This book was a great introduction to Robert's Rules. I came in with zero knowledge and was able to understand and learn a great deal about Parliamentary processes through this book. You can read straight through or cherry-pick according to topic and your needs. I needed this material for my role in church leadership. It is helpful to also have bought RONR for reference and the whole story but I would not suggest just reading RONR straight through as I do with "Dummies." RONR In Brief is just for a curious meeting attender, in my opinion.
As a suggestion, it would be nice if the book had ready references to the corresponding RONR section. I emailed the author a few questions and got a quick, friendly, and helpful response.
Excellent Introduction August 10, 2006
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
If you love meetings, then don't buy this book. If you don't like meetings, find them boring, intimidating, or incomprehensible; then definitely buy this book.
Many young meetings goers stumbled over the original Robert's Rules and thought it was really not in English, contained no logic, and was like memorizing a phone book. Jennings actually makes learning how to run meetings fun. This book is as much about attitude as about rules.
Jennings presents everything in a logical and entertaining fashion. After reading this book, reading Robert's Rules and using it appropriately as a reference becomes a cinch.
Even if one's group is using Sturgis instead of Robert's, I still recommend any novice start with this book which is even more basic (and far more entertaining) than "The Idiot's Guide" or any other "prep book" for learning the Rules on how to run efficient meetings. Warning: You might even enjoy meetings or at least accomplish your goals!
GREAT book to help you understand board meetings! January 22, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
Robert's Rules for Dummies is a fantastic resource for anyone interested in parliamentary procedure, but especially for anyone serving on a committee or Board that is governed by Robert's Rules. Main motions, incidental motions, calling the question, rules of debate, knowing when you can interrupt and when you need a second on a motion -- all are much easier to understand when you've read Alan Jennings' excellent explanations of what they all mean.
Take charge of your meetings and don't let yourself get railroaded just because you don't understand parliamentary procedures! This book is an excellent companion to Robert's Rules (Newly Revised, 10th edition) and should be studied before your next meeting. You'll be glad you did!
This book is a must have for presiding officers! February 14, 2007
7 out of 7 found this review helpful
This book can easily be read cover to cover in one sitting, then can be used as a reference book for questions pertaining to parlimentary procedure. I especially appreciate the author's understanding of the psychology of presiding, not just the Rules.
The place to start learning parliamentary procedure May 5, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
Robert's Rules for Dummies is the place to start your study of parliamentary procedure. This book is a fun and accurate overview of the major concepts of parliamentary law. Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the the official parliamentary authority for most organizations -- read this book in conjunction with Robert's and your meetings will improve.
This well-organized book will help real people in real meetings. Don't forget to view the sample forms in the book and the bonus chapters and forms on the internet!
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