essential guidelines

Parliamentary procedure for junior and high schools

By Ann Macfarlane / May 2, 2019 / Comments Off

A group of students sitting in a classroom, some with hands raised. They are holding papers and participating in a script reading exercise. A projection screen and an American flag are visible, typical scenes in schools across the country.

This week I had the pleasure of presenting Jurassic Parliament to Kate Plesha’s student government class at Roosevelt High School.

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Essential Guidelines for Small Casual Groups

By Ann Macfarlane / August 2, 2018 / Comments Off

A small casual group of people sits at a table during a meeting. Laptops, papers, and coffee cups are scattered about. Framed photos decorate the wall in the background.

Many small casual groups spend too much time in discussion. Seeking consensus, time can be wasted and little progress made.

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