Welcome to the “Motions and Voting” lesson, the fourth of eight in the “Expert Insights: Healthy Board Meetings with Susan Leahy” course, which offers board members the means to run fair, productive meetings using the fundamentals of parliamentary procedure. This lesson breaks down how a motion is just a question, and the debate and voting procedures surrounding business items. After viewing, learners will be familiar with the types of main motions, subsidiary motions, and incidental motions and their roles in the meeting environment.
Overview
COURSE DIFFICULTY
COURSE DURATION
12m
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Importance of Effective Motions
Recognize Different Types of Voting Methods
Apply Best Practices for Conducting Board Meetings
Evaluate the Impact of Decisions Made During Meetings
Foster a Collaborative Environment for Board Discussions
Board Members, Executive Directors, Nonprofit Leaders, Organizational Managers
None
01. Introduction to Board Meetings
02. Overview of Motions and Their Importance
03. Voting Procedures and Methods
04. Best Practices for Effective Decision-Making
05. Strategies for Encouraging Participation
SKILLS LEARNED
Skills Learned
After completing this online training course, students will be able to:
Understand the Importance of Effective Motions
Recognize Different Types of Voting Methods
Apply Best Practices for Conducting Board Meetings
Evaluate the Impact of Decisions Made During Meetings
Foster a Collaborative Environment for Board Discussions
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Board Members, Executive Directors, Nonprofit Leaders, Organizational Managers
PREREQUISITES
None
COURSE OUTLINE
01. Introduction to Board Meetings
02. Overview of Motions and Their Importance
03. Voting Procedures and Methods
04. Best Practices for Effective Decision-Making
05. Strategies for Encouraging Participation
