Robert's Rules 102: Advancing Your Meeting Mastery for Effective Governance
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Robert’s Rules can help you run effective meetings. Whether you're a newbie or an experienced leader, Robert's Rules 102 goes beyond the basics to equip you with the skills needed to orchestrate meetings that truly make an impact. Learn to minimize disruptions, establish proper procedures and apply Robert's Rules to real-life parliamentary examples.
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Tim Wynn
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