Adrian StrattonMastering the MinutesIn each meeting a secretary is responsible for capturing what was done by an organization. As one of the minimum essential officers…5 min read·Oct 31, 2022----
Adrian StrattonDeliberation Dilution“Are you ready for the question?” That critical invitation¹ is delivered frequently by presiding officers as a means to begin debate on a…6 min read·Mar 1, 2022----
Adrian StrattonDemocracy in Our DeliberationsDemocracy begins, is maintained, and ends with the members of an assembly. The ideas and opinions that members express truly add to the…4 min read·Aug 1, 2021----
Adrian StrattonVirtual Deliberative ParticipationVirtual group interactions are a relatively new convenience that have expanded the possibilities of connectivity. Never before has it been…7 min read·Jan 29, 2021----
Adrian StrattonMembership MismatchIt is an unfortunate reality of some deliberative assemblies that those who understand parliamentary procedure are often in the minority…4 min read·Jan 29, 2021----
Adrian StrattonParliamentary Law and the Development of Organizations, Leaders, and AdvocatesA powerful device for use in advocating ideas and ensuring fairness is parliamentary law. Used in some form by almost all organized groups…6 min read·Jul 5, 2020----
Adrian StrattonFramework of Virtual ParticipationIdeas for Understanding Interactions Within Virtual Environments6 min read·Apr 22, 2020----