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The only current authorized edition of the classic work on parliamentary procedure--now in a new updated edition Robert's Rules of Order is the recognized guide to smooth, orderly, and fairly conducted meetings. This 12th edition is the only current manual to have been maintained and updated since 1876 under the continuing program established by General Henry M. Robert himself. As indispensable now as the original edition was more than a century ago, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised is the acknowledged "gold standard" for meeting rules. New and enhanced features of this edition include: Section-based paragraph numbering to facilitate cross-references and e-book compatibility Expanded appendix of charts, tables, and lists Helpful summary explanations about postponing a motion, reconsidering a vote, making and enforcing points of order and appeals, and newly expanded procedures for filling blanks New provisions regarding debate on nominations, reopening nominations, and completing an election after its scheduled time Dozens more clarifications, additions, and refinements to improve the presentation of existing rules, incorporate new interpretations, and address common inquiries Coinciding with publication of the 12th edition, the authors of this manual have once again published an updated (3rd) edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief, a simple and concise introductory guide cross-referenced to it.

What makes for a great meeting? As a leader, how can you keep discussions on point and productive? In How to Run a Meeting, Antony Jay argues that too many leaders fail to plan adequately for meetings. In this bestselling article, he defines the characteristics that contribute to success, from keeping formal minutes to acknowledging junior staff first. These guidelines will help you get demonstrably better results from every meeting you run. Since 1922, Harvard Business Review has been a leading source of breakthrough ideas in management practice. The Harvard Business Review Classics series now offers you the opportunity to make these seminal pieces a part of your permanent management library. Each highly readable volume contains a groundbreaking idea that continues to shape best practices and inspire countless managers around the world.

This book, Basic Business and Administrative Communication, is written with the ultimate aim of providing readers with basic business communication and administrative concepts. The book considers communication as a vital tool to the success of every business, and therefore presents in-depth coverage of the following topics: • Overview of communication • Models of communication • Context, levels, media, and barriers to communication • Lines of communication • Oral communication • Non-verbal communication • Listening in business communication • Essentials of effective business writing • Written communication • Job hunting, preparing resumes and interview guidelines • Meetings as an administrative function in organisations • Requisites of valid meetings • Roles of the secretary and chairperson at meetings • Report writing • The role of information communication technology in business communication The author recognises the importance of skill development and provides practical examples of business documents such as business letters, memos, and itinerary that readers can follow to create their own to maximise their effectiveness and contribute to organisational success. The book is essential reading material for undergraduate and higher national diploma business students.