Organizations sometimes encounter procedural questions or complex situations during meetings. In Good Order Consulting guides chairs, boards, and membership organizations seeking to conduct business in a fair, orderly, and efficient manner. Drawing on established parliamentary principles, IGOC assists leaders in navigating meeting procedures with clarity and confidence.
Services include:
• Advising chairs and presiding officers on meeting procedure
• Preparing procedural notes or scripts for meeting leadership
• Providing guidance on motions, debate, and voting procedures
• Assisting with elections and balloting procedures
• Serving as parliamentarian during meetings or conventions
• Helping organizations resolve procedural questions
Clear and well-structured governing documents are essential for effective organizational leadership. In Good Order Consulting assists organizations in reviewing and interpreting their bylaws and other governing documents to ensure that rules are clearly written, internally consistent, and aligned with current practice.
Services may include:
• Reviewing bylaws and related governing documents
• Identifying provisions that may require clarification or revision
• Assisting with the drafting or revision of bylaw amendments
• Advising on procedures for adopting changes to governing documents
• Supporting organizations during governance updates or transitions
Workshops and training sessions help leaders and members understand parliamentary procedure and apply it effectively in their own organizations. Training programs are tailored to the needs and experience level of each group, with a focus on practical application and clear understanding.
Training topics may include:
• Fundamentals of parliamentary procedure
• Responsibilities of the chair and presiding officer
• Understanding motions, debate, and voting procedures
• Conducting effective and orderly meetings
• Governance practices for boards and membership organizations
Training formats may include:
• In-person workshops
• Virtual training sessions
• Leadership or board development programs