Top ten committee tips for you

Today I deliver my list of the top ten tips that will help current committee members or people thinking about being on a committee to make the most out of that role by avoiding common mistakes. List in order: 10. Ask questions- it’s what I am here for; 9. If you act out of spite you can bet karma is lining up to bite your ass; 8. Think about what you are putting in writing; 7. If the vote counts, canvas for a “yes”; 6. Actually read what you are being asked to vote on; 5. Pick up the phone and discuss issues with other committee members - it’s quicker than 27 emails over 4 days at the end of which you cannot even remember what the issue was; 4. An apology can fix many things (this is also good life advice FYI); 3. Do