DCI America

Almost every first nation, band, and tribe in the US and Canada has delegated some part of their authority to boards and councils. In recognition of the critical role these boards play in native government, DCIAmerica has developed this workshop in consideration of the specific needs of tribal members of School Boards, Housing Boards, Gaming Commissions, Enrollment Committees, and Tribal Councils. The first day, DCI's famous Robert's Rules of Order training, will serve as an in-depth refresher for the experienced and as a hit-the-ground-running crash course for beginners and newly elected office holders. The second day of the workshop will address goal-setting, leadership skills, and ethics.

Learn from our trainers and learn from each other. Roll up your sleeves and engage in a nononsense, productive and intensive session. We guarantee that this training will help both your board as a whole and you as a member benefit from smoother and more productive meetings.

Please call DCI at (800) 888-1027 for hotel information.

• Robert's Rules: Conducting Effective Meetings
  • Motions Explained
    • Who owns Motions once Debate begins?
  • Quorum Requirements
    • When is a Quorum Broken?
  • The Precedence of Motions
  • Voting Requirements
    • Majority and Two-Thirds
  • Which Motions are Legal, and When?
    • "Call for the Question”, and others
    • Main Motions
    • Motions that End Debate
    • Withdrawing Motions

• The Agenda
  • Keeping the Discussion on Track

• Group Exercises: Mock Meetings

• What Is Governance?

• Leadership Roles
  • Characteristics Of An Effective Leader
  • What It Means To Have A Vision

• Decision Making Strategies
  • Decision By Authority After A Group Discussion
  • Majority Decisions

• Problem Solving
  • Assertive and confrontational techniques
  • Deciding upon and implementing strategies
  • Diagnosing the problem

• Ethics Laws: The Loud Voice of our Consciences
  • Ethics and Politics
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Professional Codes of Conduct