Where
The Nonprofit Partnership
4900 E. Conant Street, Building O2
Long Beach, California
90808
Event Registration
| Ticket Type | Price |
|---|---|
| TNP Member Rate | $160 |
| Regular Rate | $205 |
| LACDAC Grantee (No Payment Due--Please Select Payment Method "Cash") | $205 |
| Additional Attendee (up to 2 per org) | Free |
Event Details
Robert's Rules of Order/Parliamentary Procedure
Tuesday, September 22, 2026; 9am - 11:30am (VIRTUAL)
Parliamentary procedure—often seen as a dry, technical topic—doesn't have to be intimidating or inaccessible. This 2.5-hour interactive workshop on Robert's Rules of Order is designed to make the rules relevant, engaging, and practical for participants at any experience level. Through a mix of instruction, real-life examples, and hands-on activities, participants will explore not just how Robert's Rules work, but why they matter and how to apply them with confidence in real meeting settings. The workshop emphasizes practice over perfection: meetings belong to everyone, and everyone has a role in making them run well.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:
1. Explain the purpose and key principles of Robert's Rules of Order, including how parliamentary procedure can support fair, efficient, and productive meetings.
2. Apply Robert's Rules of Order in common meeting scenarios, drawing on practical examples and interactive practice to navigate motions, debate, and decision-making with greater confidence.
3. Take shared ownership of meeting effectiveness, using parliamentary procedure as a tool to keep meetings on track, move agendas forward, and ensure all voices are heard regardless of their prior knowledge of the rules.
Trainer: Dr. Christine Petit, Dr. Christine Petit Coaching & Consulting
Christine E. Petit, PhD has two decades of impact as an organizational leader and founder in nonprofits and community- and labor-organizing. She earned a Doctoral degree in sociology with emphases in race and class inequality and social change.
She is an Everything DiSC® Authorized Partner, helping individuals and teams understand and maximize their leadership and communication styles for stronger collaboration and effectiveness. Christine is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through the International Coaching Federation and holds a Certificate in Mediation and Conflict Management from Harvard Law School’s Program on Negotiation.
Christine is accomplished in public policy, fund development, operations and administration, board relations and development, staff and leadership development, strategic visioning, planning, and implementation, and communications and public relations. She has guided organizations through significant growth and transformation, including rebranding and expanding funding, programs, and staffing, while providing strategic direction for policy, advocacy, and community organizing.
As a coach, Christine works with leaders of all kinds to tap into their inner wisdom and resourcefulness and take grounded, values-aligned action. She defines leadership broadly starting with how you show up and take intentional action in your own life.
Cancellation policy: We require notice of cancellation at least 48 hours in advance of the class start time. No refunds will be provided for no-shows or late cancellations. LADCAC grantees who register and do not attend will be invoiced directly for the full cost of the course. All registrants are encouraged to send an alternate if unable to attend.
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