Post by markm on Oct 25, 2011 13:05:23 GMT -5
I suggest the group consider, if it already hasn’t, putting a time limit on GA meetings. The time limit would not need to be the same for each meeting, it could be determined when the group was preparing the agenda. The time limit could be extended with consensus of the group if needed. If the time limit expired and the assembly was in the middle of a debate time could be called after the issue was finished.
Some pro and cons:
Pros:
1. People get frustrated sitting in long meetings. It would keep interest up.
2. It would necessitate that procedure be better followed. If the facilitator was time conscious he or she would be more inclined to keep the keep everyone on topic, make sure procedure was adhered to and keep the meeting moving along.
3. People value their time and appreciate when others do to. It helps with their planning. Setting a time limit shows that the Facilitator values everyones time.
4. When participants know that their time is valued they will participate better and will be less likely to abuse process.
5. It would make the proposed rule that no decisions be decided if 50% of the original numbers of attendees had left the meeting unnecessary.
Cons:
1. It may limit debate. This is very important and should not be taken lightly.
2. It may mean that the agenda does not get completed.
3. It may lead to a tendency to rush through things just to get them done.
Some pro and cons:
Pros:
1. People get frustrated sitting in long meetings. It would keep interest up.
2. It would necessitate that procedure be better followed. If the facilitator was time conscious he or she would be more inclined to keep the keep everyone on topic, make sure procedure was adhered to and keep the meeting moving along.
3. People value their time and appreciate when others do to. It helps with their planning. Setting a time limit shows that the Facilitator values everyones time.
4. When participants know that their time is valued they will participate better and will be less likely to abuse process.
5. It would make the proposed rule that no decisions be decided if 50% of the original numbers of attendees had left the meeting unnecessary.
Cons:
1. It may limit debate. This is very important and should not be taken lightly.
2. It may mean that the agenda does not get completed.
3. It may lead to a tendency to rush through things just to get them done.