Cohousing-L Mailing List: Colors of Consensus

[Dspreitzer (Dspreitzer]

Members of South-East Toronto Cohousing (SETCO) are in the process of
figuring out our decision-making process.  One of our members has suggested
that we consider using the 5 color, non-linear approach to reach consensus.
 It has certain appeal, yet we were wondering if the original group(s) who
used this process still employ it.  I think Winslow was the group that wrote
about it years ago in the Coho magazine.  Our questions are: 
1.  Do you still use it?  If not, why not?
2.  How do you ensure that people bring their cards?  (this is an issue since
we're not "living" it yet.)
3.  Have you revised it in any way?

Answers to these questions would be most helpful.  Thanks!

Warm regards,

Donna Spreitzer
Currently waiting for spring in frigid Toronto while missing the warm
temperatures that my former community-mates at N Street Cohousing in
California have no doubt been experiencing for months!