Behind the Bastards It Could Happen Here Weekly 189
Jul 5, 2025
Margaret Kiljoy, an experienced organizer and activist, shares her insights on effective meeting facilitation and community-building strategies. She emphasizes the importance of clear communication, role definition, and inclusivity in meetings to empower participants. The discussion also touches on the significance of egalitarian decision-making and shared leadership in fostering collaboration. On a lighter note, the podcast humorously critiques the bizarre antics of the Liver King, exploring his fall from grace amid viral fame and health controversies.
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Simplify Meeting Procedures
- Use Rusty's Rules of Order, not Robert's Rules, for simpler meeting procedures.
- Avoid complex parliamentary rules that can allow disruption and confusion in meetings.
Explain Meeting Roles Upfront
- Always start your meeting by explaining how it will work and assign roles clearly.
- Do not assume participants understand the process, especially in mixed-experience groups.
Facilitator Controls Speaking Time
- The facilitator must keep discussions on track and prevent any one person from dominating.
- Stopping lengthy speeches is essential to making meetings productive and effective.