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Leadership
Standard 5 Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Agenda | order of business for the meeting |
Amendment | a change of addition to the main motion, amendments can also be amended |
Ambiguity | a word or expression that can be understood in two or more possible ways |
Business correspondence | professional communication in a written format |
Chair/chairperson | person presiding at meeting |
Debate | discussion for or against the motion |
Feedback | a return message in response to a communication; comments about, or corrections to an action, process, or presentation |
Format | the arrangement or plan; a particular combination of content or style |
Jargon | special words or expression that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand |
Main motion | an idea brought before the group for consideration |
Majority | over half of the votes cast |
Minutes | written record of the meeting |
Non-verbal communication | communication that uses factors other than words, such as gestures, facial expressions, eye contact, and body language |
Parliamentarian | one who has knowledge of parliamentary procedure and is skilled in its practice |
Parliamentary Procedure | a recognized and acceptable method of conducting and official meeting |
Point of Order | to correct a breach of order or error in procedure |
Public relations | management of an organization’s relationship with consumers, communities, and other public segments; the business of cultivating public goodwill toward a person, firm, or institution |
Public Service Announcement (PSA) | a brief persuasive or informative message presented on radio and/or television |
Quorum | minimum number of members that must be present to conduct the business of the meeting |
Rapport | a relationship based on open communication and understanding |
Robert’s Rules of Order | an authoritative book on the standards of parliamentary law |
Second | another member supports motion |
Verbal communication | expressing ideas to others by using spoken words |