Edited by author 05-05-2009 04:11 PM
LEADERSHIP AND LEARNING --

They are indispensible to each other, according to John F. Kennedy (former President of the United States). This is another reason why AIP exists, today.

AIP helps leaders and followers to be effective and efficient, as well as, being more professional in performing ones duties. AIP specifically offers leaders and followers a good working knowledge of parliamentary procedure.

How is this accomplished, you may ask? It is accomplished by helping leaders and followers to project an image as being truly efficient, fair-minded and knowledgeable of rules of order and orders of precedents.

Conducting an orderly, smoothly running meeting, one that accomplishes the business at hand, should always be the primary goal. And, this does not imply that the business at hand should last too long.

Parliamentary authorities are never the first and foremost authorities that should be consulted by deliberative bodies. Leaders and follwers have the responsibility to become highly familiar with requirements and restrictions under their respective governing documents.

Rules and customs are designed to help carry out the will of the majority and not to hinder the business at hand, in any way.

Leaders and followers should always exercise tact and good sense. The rights of all should be protected. The will of the majority should also be about protecting the rights of all, especially the rights of the minority.