Read Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief 2nd edition Roberts Rules of Order in Brief Henry M III Robert Daniel H Honemann Thomas J Balch Daniel E Seabold Shmuel Gerber 9780306820199 Books

Product details Series Roberts Rules of Order in Brief Paperback 197 pages Publisher PublicAffairs; 2 edition (September 27, 2011) Language English ISBN-10 0306820196

Robert Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief 2nd edition Roberts Rules of Order in Brief Henry M III Robert Daniel H Honemann Thomas J Balch Daniel E Seabold Shmuel Gerber 9780306820199 Books Reviews

• If you know RR, pass on this and get the updated RR.
  
  If you don’t know RR, Just get the revised RR (latest edition) with an “idiot’s Guide.”
  
  This is very easy to read, but will never serve its purpose for someone who wants or needs parliamentary procedure.
  
  Without the context, you really need RR. I purchased to refer back to earlier knowledge thinking this could act as a refresher and offer more (modern) examples. What it mostly did was alert me that my 1970+ RR would suffice.
  
  If you know RR, you’ll want folks who don’t to read something else.
• Great book for nitpickers. Enough here to either grind a meeting to a halt or actually conduct a meeting in a fair manner. Be aware, includes subtle "ad's" to buy the full RRO book because this is "In Brief". (OK, I bought the full book after reading this.) This book is good enough for most occasions and organizations.
• This book is readable--even enjoyable reading!! I'm stunned. I dreaded having to read it--was prepared to be bored to tears BUT I am delighted to say that the clarity of thought, and thorough explanations of why we need each rule are given in simple, clear language.
  
  We don't need to be college graduates to lead our Civic Associations and Groups--It's all here in average-citizen language. Thank you Mr. Robert. You've made it possible for any group to do good work--and remain friends!
  
  I'm gradually purchasing a copy for each Officer and Board member, having just been given presidency of an potentially dynamic force in our neighborhood.
  
  Thank you for the effort, and for using your considerable intelligence to give important information that just about anyone can understand and use--understanding of why it's needed. Every officer of every group will become better at what he-she is doing by getting familiar with this book. Thank you! (Ariel I.)
• Needed for a non-profit. Sure helps resolve arguments about what is and is not "the rules". I can certainly see how these rules came to be in existence as have come up against issues when people tried to figure out on their own how to circumvent. These rules are not made to be broken as they help facilitate smooth and fair meetings.
• This is a good reference book for those involved in any political position. I was an elected precinct committeeman and elected serve on the committee. Therefore, our meetings had to revolve around the rules as referenced in the book. This keeps the meetings going smoothly...motions, nominations, elections, votes, debates, amendments, etc. Whether it is a board meeting, committee meeting, or anything else, this is what a majority of people are using.
• I've used RONR for years, but have never had my own copy. When I saw that did not have RONR, which is what I wanted, and instead had "In Brief", I thought I'd give this a try. I'm glad I did. I think this is ideal for anyone who can't stand the thought of using Robert's Rules but needs to, and it's great for those of us who have come to appreciate Robert's Rules but are by no means parliamentarians.
  
  The book is short, covering the most important or commonly used rules and scenarios. Every rule includes reference to further, complete explanations in RONR. What I like most is that it is written with the intention of being complete on its own, so it has a more succinct, direct style than RONR (where I have to admit I often wonder "What exactly are they saying here?"). I appreciate that level of clarity.
  
  That clarity also means that it's much easier to take to a meeting and help members grasp a rule, whereas RONR is too complex for that. That said, the author is adamant that "In Brief" doesn't replace or supersede RONR, and cannot be followed as the rules of an organization, but as long as we remember that, it really is a more handy guide when a person needs the basics for themselves or others.
• The Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised In Brief is a great addition to help me understand and better explain Robert's Rules of Order to my group during our meetings. RONR is a thick book in itself with A LOT of information that can sometimes be difficult to understand. The In Brief edition is very easy and written in a manner that is easily understood. My group has to follow parliamentarian procedures and we often refer to RONR in order to explain what is going on during our meetings and how we should operate. I really appreciate this version.
• A well organized handbook that allows you to focus on a particular event for guidance, Written in an easy to understand format, purchased this after becoming chairman of a committee and it helped my initial self confidence on conducting my first meeting.