RE: consensus vote question | <– Date –> <– Thread –> |
From: Rob Sandelin (floriferous![]() |
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Date: Fri, 25 May 2001 17:48:01 -0600 (MDT) |
I have used for years and taught a few groups a simple fingers methodogy which in my experience functions very well in groups less than about 50 people. The question is asked: If you can support this proposal as it stands show one finger, if you still have a question, issue or concern about this proposal show 2 fingers. Then the facilitator calls out 3,2 1, show fingers. Everyone shows their finger choice all at once, and it is not OK to change your finger choice at this point. The facilitator then focuses on the people who show two fingers, asking them what their issue is, getting the group to solve the problems or answer questions. When all the issues have been addressed, the call for fingers is done again, with the same process. When you call for fingers and all show one finger, you have consensus. This process works well because it focuses the groups talents and energies on the folks that have specific issues and concerns and works through these one at a time. This also avoids the notion of "blocking" altogether, we simple honor all the issues and concerns until we are done. It also makes people clarify their issues and engages the group to resolve them. When an irresolvable issue comes up, it can then illuminated right on the spot and the person with this issue can then be asked if they can stand aside and let the group move forward, learn whatever lessons it needs to learn, and then check back later. Almost always, the "irresolvable" objection is either based on some fear of consequence or a personal value, either of which can be worked around as a sunset decision (we will revisit this in 6 months) or as a stand aside. I find groups that use blocking as a choice get stuck more often than not because they allow people to easily block the group, then don't have the tools or the time or whatever to process it further. This can encourage the dysfunctional person to use blocking power to hold the group hostage to their values, or other desires. Rob Sandelin Community Works! Group Process Workshops for social change groups. Check out the resources at http://www.ic.org/nica/cw1.htm The online draft of my book will be coming soon to the website above _______________________________________________ Cohousing-L mailing list Cohousing-L [at] cohousing.org Unsubscribe and other info: http://www.communityforum.net/mailman/listinfo/cohousing-l
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