Henry Martyn Robert’s Rules of Order

Mar 27, 2024

Guest Henry Martyn Robert, known for creating guidelines for running meetings, shares his journey in developing Robert's Rules of Order. From fort construction struggles to his unexpected success, the podcast explores his lasting legacy and influence on modern meeting management practices.

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Introduction

00:00 • 2min

Origins of Henry Martyn Robert

01:35 • 8min

Fort Construction and Personal Struggles

10:05 • 8min

Henry Martyn Robert's Journey to Creating Robert's Rules of Order

18:20 • 7min

Evolution of Henry Martyn Robert's Rules of Order

25:27 • 10min

Legacy of Henry Martyn Robert

35:45 • 8min

Discussion on Medical Trials, Cats' Behavior, and Podcast Recommendations

43:55 • 6min

Henry Martyn Robert was connected to multiple historical events, but his most lasting legacy is the set of guidelines he created that offered a standardized way to run meetings.

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