Wouldn't it be nice if your meetings were so productive and effective that people wanted to attend?

They can be!

A Session for

Associations,

 Non-Profits & the MUSH* Sector

Chairing a Better Meeting

Tools to improve the meeting and the decisions made!

 

WHEN

Wed., April 24, 2002

9 am - Noon

 

WHERE
Riverview A/B 35th floor

The International Hotel Downtown

220 - 4 Avenue SW

See map for location.

265-9600

 

FEE
$ 135 plus GST

 

($144.45 including GST)

GST #89813 9910 RT0001

Multiple attendee discounts available.

REGISTRATION

To register, call AXI at (403) 607-4821 or register on-line.

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For more information, contact Wayne Amundson of Association Xpertise Inc. at 403-607-4821.

 

Meeting Room provided by Julie Iskra of The International Hotel Downtown

In this session we will discuss principles of shared decision making, how to plan and run effective meetings, and how to demystify and humanize the rules of order.  Through discussion and analysis of challenging situations, you will gain tools to make your decision making processes and meetings more inclusive, productive, timely, and even ... enjoyable!

Specifically, we will discuss the following topics: 

  • A vision of a successful meeting;

  • Proactive and preventive planning for meetings

  • Asserting yourself in a meeting without getting angry;

  • Chair’s roles in managing time, people and issues in a meeting;

  • Keeping a meeting on track and on time;  

  • Demystifying and humanizing the rules of order for meetings;

  • Principles and goals of shared decision making.

**** If you are not completely satisfied with the session ****

**** we'll refund your money! ****

 

 

Eli Mina, M.Sc.., P.R.P.  is a professional meeting chairman and Registered Parliamentarian, who runs a unique consulting and training practice out of Vancouver, British Columbia.  Since 1984, Eli has served his clients by demystifying and simplifying the use of Robert's Rules of Order, chairing contentious meetings, and leading interactive seminars and workshops. Eli's clients come from associations, municipal government, school boards, businesses, credit unions, regulatory bodies, labour unions, and non-profit corporations.

Eli has a Master's degree in Engineering and holds the designations of a Professional Registered Parliamentarian (PRP) and Certified Professional Parliamentarian (CPP).  These designations are given by the National Association of Parliamentarians (NAP) and the American Institute of Parliamentarians (AIP) respectively, after detailed exams on rules of order.  Eli also completed B.C.'s Justice Institute's conflict resolution certificate program.

Eli's effectiveness can best be attributed to his no-nonsense holistic approach to meetings, rules of order, controversies and organizational health. In tackling complex and sensitive issues, Eli looks beyond procedural formalities and surface issues.  He challenges his clients to operate "outside the box", question current practices and identify the most effective ways of advancing the mandates of their respective organizations. Eli consistently looks to uphold the fundamental principles of fairness, equality and common sense.

Eli has published numerous articles on his areas of expertise.  He is also the author of the following books:

 

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* MUSH - Municipalities, Universities, Schools and Hospitals