Cohousing-L Mailing List: Re: Do you have frequent blockers who stop needed agreements?

[Henning Mortensen (hmortensen]

Yes

On Sat, Sep 23, 2023 at 7:26 PM Martie Weatherly <mhweatherly [at] 
earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Yes the ability to block protects the community from passing something
> that will damage the community. In the many communities I have spoken to,
> this is frequently not understood and blocks are used to stop the action
> for months and years. That is why I am spreading the word so consensus is
> used appropriately.
> Martie
> Consensus Coach
> coachmartie.com
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org>
> Sent: Sep 20, 2023 5:02 PM
> To: <cohousing-l [at] cohousing.org>
> Subject: Re: [C-L]_ Do you have frequent blockers who stop needed
> agreements?
>
> Remind every blocker that they can only block if they are protecting a
> community common value. You&rsquo;re not allowed to block just because you
> personally don&rsquo;t like something.
>
> For example, if the community is near a decision to purchase an appliance
> for the kitchen, one person can&rsquo;t just block because they
> don&rsquo;t want that
> make or model. But if there&rsquo;s a common value that all appliances
> must be
> made in the USA, and the proposed appliance was from Germany for example,
> then a block protecting that common value would be allowed.
>
>
>
> On Wed, Sep 20, 2023 at 4:26 PM Martie Weatherly
> wrote:
>
> > A block is not a veto! The *Heart of Consensus video* will show you ways
> > to get past the frequent blocker, agree on emotional issues, and set the
> > tone for collaboration!
> >
> > This video is great to watch in small groups or with the whole community
> > and can also serve as a good orientation to consensus.
> >
> > Normally $147, mention this post and you will receive a $40 discount in
> > September only!
> > Email me here or use this link to find out more:
> >
> >
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