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\section { Consensus Process}
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\textbf { Discuss} : The item is discussed with the goal of identifying opinions and information on the topic at hand.
\textbf { Proposal} : Based on the discussion a decision proposal is presented
\textbf { Consensus Test} : The facilitator calls for consensus on the proposal. Each member must actively state whether they agree/consent, stand aside, or object,
\textbf { Stand Aside} : Member does not support a proposal, but does not block
\textbf { Block} : Member blocks on moral or ethical grounds and the proposal fails
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\section { Roles}
Roles: Essential for Efficiency
Essential Roles:
Facilitator: Keep the group on topic on time and within the rules
Timekeeper: Make sure no one rambles and keep on schedule
Note Taker: Takes Notes
DLC Roles:
Empath: keep the emotional climate rational diffuse potential emotional conflicts
Devils Advocate: you know this one Greeter: greet newcomers, inform them of what's happened
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\section { Things go right when...}
\begin { enumerate}
\item meeting more frequently
\item use direct action tactics- paid staff are avoided- networked with other consensus-based groups
\item members monitor their own/others’ domineering behavior
\item members reflected collectively on the distribution of power
\item as many decisions as possible are left up to each person
\item all decisions are treated as provisional
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\section { Things Go Wrong When...}
\begin { enumerate}
\item one voice is heard more than others
\item complacency in a few leading decisions
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Intro to Achieving Consensus
Consensus Decision Making (CDM)
Intro and Reference
"The commons are those things that we all own together, that are neither privately owned,nor managed by the government"
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